Who lets this happen to a child?
As if our hearts weren’t heavy enough: the news that five people - including a girl aged just seven - have died attempting to cross the Channel - comes just hours after the safety of Rwanda bill was passed into law. This is the act that is meant to deter those attempting to get to England by small boat.
The act is unworkable, expensive, divisive and - most importantly - puts those seeking safety in danger. It enables the government to forcibly expel people seeking asylum - including children - at grave risk of harm and human rights abuses.
In doing so, it breaks international law. People will be removed to a country they have no connection to, despite the ruling of our country's Supreme Court that it is unsafe for them. The United Nations is, this morning, urging the UK to rethink the act, saying the policy will have a harmful impact on refugee protection and human rights around the world.
We are angry, worried and scared for our young people. Looking at the news on Channel crossings, many will just see numbers. Our young people are not simply statistics: they are individuals with their own characters.
Working with them on a regular basis and creating a safe space at KRAN has allowed them to open up, let their personalities shine and start to fulfil their true potential.
As well as Rwanda, there has been talk of those seeking refuge being returned to the countries they fled. We know from our young people, this is not an option: most left because their lives were in danger - and they will be in even more danger by going back.
As it stands - and without any other option - our young people will remain here, undocumented and in limbo. They will be unable to work, contribute positively to society, or move forward.
They will be living in fear of deportation when they turn 18 and may drop below the radar, becoming vulnerable to exploitation.
Who lets this happen to a child?
We repeat our call (echoing that of many others around the country) that instead of this cruel scheme, this government (or the next) must offer safe and legal routes for those seeking asylum. We will keep fighting for this - and hope that you will too.