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PROJECTS working with refugees and asylum seekers have scooped this year's Wilson-Hinkes Peace Award. Wycombe Refugee Partnership (WRP), a multicultural group which supports refugee families when they are reunited in the UK, is one winner.
The second is Dr Inderjit Bhogal, for his pioneering work in initiating the City of Sanctuary movement.
From left, Sue Gayle (WPWP Committee), Dr Inderjit Bhogal (winner), Dr Michael Bowker (winner), Sue Claydon (WPWP Committee).
The Wilson-Hinkes Peace Prize is awarded by an inter faith initiative, the Week of Prayer for World Peace (WPWP).
The prize recognises significant contributions in furthering peace, justice and reconciliation. WRP trustee Dr Michael Bowker said: "One of the first children we rehoused was a little girl from Aleppo.
She used to play with her neighbours, but they were killed by a bomb.
She and her family have been given a safe new home in High Wycombe. "The City of Sanctuary movement has spread across Britain and Ireland, and recently launched its first "Sanctuary" building in Sheffield.
The Award was presented at a service at the Hinde Street Methodist Church in London.
Both winners received a cheque for £500.