A global law firm, DLA Piper, helps individuals who can’t access legal aid, non-governmental organisations, United Nations agencies, and social entrepreneurs. Through this work, the firm aims to promote the rule of law and access to justice. The firm runs several pro bono projects to support and empower people seeking asylum, refugees and other under-served […]
Archive | June, 2023
Advocacy Together event to promote voices of disadvantaged groups – Thursday 20th July 2023 from 10am-1pm
By The Advonet Group on 30th June 2023 in Education, Training & Work, Event, Funding, Jobs, Meeting, Services
Next month, a free event will be held in Leeds to shine a light on the voices of people from disadvantaged communities in the city. Advocacy Together is organised by The Advonet Group, a leading Leeds-based advocacy charity. The event will focus on helping people from marginalised groups in Leeds to be heard, showing how […]
Resource of the Week: Education funding options for refugees and asylum seekers 2023
It’s that time of year when people are thinking about exam results and Universities. Universities of Sanctuary maintain a comprehensive list of resources for asylum seekers and refugees who wish to access Higher Education Student Action for Refugees also list of scholarships and grants, and guides to making successful applications Lastly, Refugee Education UK have […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group Meeting – 13th July 2023
The Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group are meeting on Date: Thursday 13th July 2023 (10am-12pm) Venue: RETAS, 233-237 Roundhay Road, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 4HS Meeting theme: British Red Cross International Family Tracing Service For the key theme, British Red Cross International Family Tracing Service will share an update on their long closure and open a […]
Online Session for people who host Ukrainian refugees: ‘How to Support Your Guest to Find Their Own Accommodation’ 20th July 2023, 7pm
Online information session for Hosts of Ukrainian Refugees Presented by Carolanne Israel, Senior Housing Advisor, Leeds Housing Options Thursday 20th July, 7.00pm To book and receive the online link please email or telephone Anna: 07462808789 For more information click here
Barnardo’s support helplines for asylum seekers, Ukrainians and Hong Kong BNO
Barnardo’s support helplines for asylum seekers, Ukrainians and Hong Kong BNO https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk/ Barnardo’s Boloh Helpline is pleased to announce the expansion of our service to support the mental health and wellbeing of adult asylum seekers across the UK. This project is funded by the Home Office from September 2022 until 31st January 2025. The Helpline […]
Legal Aid Contracts: Ask Us Anything Event – Wednesday 19th July 2023, 9.30 – 11:00am
[Jon from LASSN writes:] As you know, there is an enormous lack of Legal Aid in Leeds, Yorkshire and the whole country. Things are so bad, the Home Office are considering paying more money in legal aid fees to attract Solicitors to help meet the needs of people held in the new detention camps. Meanwhile […]
Leeds Strategic Migration Board – 18th of April 2023 meeting summary
The Leeds Strategic Migration Board is a council led partnership who meet quarterly to better understand key priorities for new and emerging communities in Leeds, while considering Leeds City Council’s Migration Strategy. The board last met on the 18th of April to discuss the key item, listening to people with lived experience (a summary of […]
Weds 21st June 2023: Free walk and dance performance in Gledhow Valley Woods
We are pleased to announce a beautiful one off walk and dance experience in our favourite Gledhow Valley Woods. Please join us on Wednesday 21st June in the morning for a real treat with the Balbir Singh Dance company You can meet the dancers at the bridge near the lake at 10am ( opposite Gledhow […]
Michka & Me family afternoon – Saturday 24th June 2023, 1-3pm, Leeds Playhouse
Would you like to hear a story of when I met a special bird? Meet Pari, a little girl with a bird heart. Meet Michka, a little bird with a big story to tell… Join Pari and Michka on an adventure through the city, as they make friends and try to build the bestest nestiest […]
With a Flourish installation & Garden of Sanctuary ceremony – MAFWA Theatre
Join us in the newly opened Roxby Community Garden, June 20th 4-6pm, this Refugee Week for a Garden of Sanctuary ceremony and eco-art installation. We will be unveiling ‘With a Flourish’, an art piece created by artist Michaela Lesayova and members of our eco-art club. The large-scale textile installation, featuring dyes extracted from local flowers […]
SUTR Solidarity demo: #RefugeesWelcome, City Square, Leeds 6pm Monday 19th June 2023
Hundreds of people have died off of the Greek coast in an appalling disaster. This is the result of a fortress Europe policy and hostile environment strategy that makes safe passage for refugees all but impossible. We stand in solidarity with all those who have lost their lives, their families and loved ones and demand […]