Winter solstice.
The darkest day, a time to celebrate a brighter future.
I wish I could believe that things are going to get lighter.
It feels that darkness has invaded the world.
Yesterday we learned that college and university for women in Afghanistan has been stopped, active immediately.
We also had the high court decision that the UK can legally send refugees to Rwanda.
The darkest day!
But where is the promise of a brighter future?
Will the light return?
I wish I could celebrate.
But that's impossible unless safe passage is offered to those fleeing persecution and war.
I hear constantly the word "illegal".
Seeking asylum, seeking protection, is not illegal!
You cannot have an illegal asylum seeker!
Seeking asylum is a right! Not illegal!
Please bring the light, it's ok if it's slow, just be the light in the darkness.

Photo credit: Nicolas Georgiou

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