Statement of Welcome for Refugees
People in Dover are compassionate and caring. 대부분의 사람들은 경험 중 첫 손이나 국경 마을에 살고의 도전의 가족과 친구를 통해이. 도버에서 일하는 많은 사람들은 우리의 국가 사회뿐만 아니라 필요로하는 사람들에게 지역 사회와 연민의 영국 값을 수호 해를하고자하는 사람들에 대한 국민의 보호와 자유를위한 날카로운 끝 부분 책임이있다.
The names on Dover’s war memorial and the graves of the war dead in Dover’s cemeteries testify to the determination of our community to protect our national freedoms and way of life even at terrible personal cost.
Dover is a front line community with a proud history of welcoming those seeking safety when in fear of their lives. 에서 1685 French Huguenot refugees landed at Dover fleeing persecution for their religious beliefs.
Dover was the first town to welcome Jewish children saved from Germany before the Holocaust of the Second World War. A child coming to Dover remembers;
“When I saw the famous cliffs of Dover, I got terribly excited. Inside me I had a feeling that a new era was about to start. I made up my mind there and then to start afresh”
We understand that threats to our freedoms and values can be physical and support our Border Force in their duties.
Dover people fought and died in the past to make sure that our community was a safe and caring and compassionate place to live and flourish.
Dover people today are committed to working to make sure we remain a safe and caring and compassionate community where a warm welcome is given to refugees and all are able to live full and happy lives.
Adopted by the Town Council at its meeting held on 21st October 2015