We’ve reported on this a few times – and you may consider this old news – but now that all of this has been signed off and the political process is over, the real work begins. Here’s the document presented to the Exec Board of the council which outlined what a Council of Sanctuary is […]
Archive | April, 2024
STEP forward, ESOL classes for Women refugees, Refugee Council
Racial Equity Programme webinar and Q&A- 24th April 2024
On behalf of Lloyds Bank Foundation: About this event As part of our funding programme, we are awarding unrestricted grants of £75,000 over three years, alongside tailored development support, for registered charities and CICs which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or, We will be […]
Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter Issue 5 – April 2024
Please see attached the fifth issue of the Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter. This newsletter includes important updates on policy and government guidance, our progress in delivering the scheme in Leeds and useful info for hosts, guests, and partners in the city. If you have any questions, feedback, or contributions for future issues, please do […]
Rematching guide for hosts and guests – Homes for Ukraine Leeds April 24
The Leeds City Council Homes for Ukraine Team has produced a short guide on the rematching process in Leeds, for Ukrainian guests and their hosts. This covers the steps guests and hosts should take, and the support available to help Ukrainian guests find a new host or independent accommodation. This was referenced in our recent […]
Jobs fair at the Civic Hall, Leeds on 1st May 2024
DWP are hosting an Employment & Support fair in Leeds on 1st May. The event will take place at the Civic Hall between 10am – 1pm, and is open to anyone with lived experience of migration. At the event you will: Get a chance to meet employers who have live vacancies across a range of […]
Update from Asylum matters and NACCOM – briefing for Local Authoritiesm, April 24
By Jon from LASSN on 19th April 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research
The Illegal Migration Act has barely been enacted, yet. This excellent briefing from Asylum Matters and NACCOM is aimed at Local Authorities, but it’s an excellent statement of where we’re at, and what we still need to prepare for. (Unless we can persuade our politicians to change the law. It’s happened before.)
Are you a community volunteer who could use some more support? Unfolding from HumansBeing
Free training for Community Volunteers from HumansBeing Volunteers are committed to their volunteering organisations, yet stretched in their capacity to support people whose needs are growing in complexity. Both volunteers and the people they support are increasingly likely to be facing financial stresses, mental ill-health, isolation and loneliness. Unfolding was born out of the commitment […]
Asylum Matters, Advocacy and Campagning Update – April 19th 2024
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Rwanda The Safety of Rwanda Bill has been back in Parliament this week. With the Bill being debated twice in the Lords and the Commons. The Lords amendments have now been reduced to two; one exempting people that have served alongside UK Military from removal to Rwanda, and one requiring a […]
Great resource to help encourage courageous conversations about refugee rights
City of Sanctuary have put together a great resource, ‘10 Tips to have Courageous Conversations‘, really thoughtful and practical suggestions regarding how to respond to challenging comments that you might hear. They also have a “Speak up for Sanctuary” webinar and handbook that teach you how to counter hostile rhetoric, how to engage with MP’s, […]
Engineering Vacancy with Leeds City Council
PATH Yorkshire are pleased to be promoting this vacancy of the behalf of Leeds City Council. Here we have a rewarding opportunity for a Flood Risk professional to support the delivery of flood risk schemes, as well as actively contributing to the wider Leeds Flood Risk Management team. Work with Leeds City Council, to assist […]
Refugee Football World Cup 2024
As part of this year’s Refugee Week, we will be running two 7-a-side football tournaments for the Refugee World Cup: one for all genders and the other for women and non-binary individuals only. Both tournaments will be held on Saturday 22d June between 12.30-4.30pm at Dixons Academy, LS7 3BG. Contact [email protected] to enter a team.