Call for Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians in Gaza with family in UK
by Neha Gohil Community affairs correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6KS47)
Charities and law firms sign letter to home secretary saying existing immigration routes are not working
A letter signed by almost 60 charities, law firms and organisations will be sent to the home secretary calling for the creation of a Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza who have family in the UK.
The letter, signed by the Refugee Council, Care4Calais and the Helen Bamber Foundation, says existing immigration routes are insufficient and not working" and describes how a Gaza family scheme would enable Palestinians in Gaza to reunite with their immediate and extended family members in the UK".
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