The facts about Wales and Sanctuary

Did you know that Wales is officially a Nation of Sanctuary? How about that this is supporting people and communities in ways that rarely make the headlines?

When it comes to sanctuary and what it means to find safety in Cymru, we don’t always hear about the facts. It’s why we’re going behind the headlines to set the record straight.

Our latest guide with City of Sanctuary has facts and figures about how sanctuary actually affects Wales.

Here’s just one example:

Did you know there are around 3,500 sanctuary seekers in Wales? Or, if you’re a rugby fan, that’s just over 3% of seats filled at the Principality Stadium on match day.

It’s a smaller number than you might expect, with an impact that’s far bigger than you’d imagine.

Wales doesn’t control its immigration policies. But through the Nation of Sanctuary, we’re standing for the values of fairness and croeso — and the facts show why that matters for all of us.

Read the full guide in English and Cymraeg to get the facts.