Sanctuary

Many families in the UK open their homes to provide refuge for fleeing Ukrainians. What is the history and the future of sanctuary?

The idea of sanctuary for the oppressed individual or for groups of people fleeing persecution or war is an ancient and noble one. In biblical times there were even designated sanctuary cities for those under threat. In these gender conscious times, the Women’s Refuge provides another sort of sanctuary. Sara Trewitt and Beth Phillips discuss sanctuary