A huge post from Asylum Matters, only slightly redacted. Well worth it – local stuff at the bottom National updates Asylum Statistics: January to March 2019 Home Office Abandons Six-Month Target for Asylum Claims Access to Healthcare Resources from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission Patients not Passports Toolkit *missing* ARC & Asylos Research: Albania: Trafficked […]
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To and Fro: at Leeds City Museum 19th – 21st June 2019
Join us for a launch of To & Fro, on display at Leeds City Museum from 19th – 21st June as part of Leeds Refugee Week. The launch will include a short performance, a short film screening and a chance to meet the creators and curators of the exhibition. Launch event including performance, spoken word and […]
University of Leeds’ Sanctuary Scholarship: be quick – closing date is 22nd July 2019
Leeds University are delighted to announce applications for the University of Leeds’ Sanctuary Scholarship are open for the 2019/20 academic year. Key Info: Valid for UG, PG and PhD degrees Worth full cost of tuition and £10,000 a year living costs (both up to a maximum of 3 years) The support of a 1-1 contact […]
Celebrating Refugees in Leeds: 1918-2018 – An exhibition at Leeds Central Library
What? Celebrating Refugees in Leeds: 1918-2018 – an exhibition When? from the 11th of June 2019 til the 21st of June 2019 – and an opening event on the 11th from 5-6pm in the Gott Room Where? The exhibition will take place in the foyer of the local and family history department of Leeds Central […]
Arts without Borders – Free Party 20th June 2019
Open Source Arts are celebrating Refugee Week ‘19 with a mixed-arts event on Thursday 20th June, featuring informative Talks, Crafts, Live Music, YouTube Disco, Dancing, and free Food. A #PAYF (Pay As You Feel) celebration bringing together asylum seekers, refugees, their friends, family and allies in order to rejoice the cultural contribution these groups have […]
Leeds Volunteering Fayre – 25th June 2019
An opportunity to find out about all the volunteering opportunities across Leeds. When? 25th June – 12:00 – 17:00 Where? The Event Space, Kirkgate Market, Leeds, LS2 7JL
Upcoming Homeless Charter Meeting – Migration Working Group 4th July 2019
Thank you to every person, group, organisation who has signed the Charter and managed to attend the Launch on 10th May. It was great to see so many people. In case people didn’t see it there’s an article here (Click). The finished version of the Charter with its front cover is here (Click). If you […]
EU Settlement Scheme: where to get support in Leeds (EU nationals and their family members)
Leeds City Council has now a dedicated webpage where residents in Leeds can access information on Brexit and be signposted to where find further information from central Government. please click on the image below The process is completely online – so if you know people who might struggle – Digital Assistance is available, they can […]
Hidden Talents Short Film
On 16/05/2019, Growing Points hosted a successful event in Leeds where a short film about the Hidden Talents Project was screened. Made with the help of students from Leeds University, the film showcases how, the Hidden Talents project works. Watch it here
Leeds Migration Research Network Annual Lecture – June 17th 2019
The Leeds Migration Research Network is pleased to announce that Dr Brenda S.A Yeoh, National University of Singapore, will deliver this year’s Annual Lecture: Postcolonial Migrations and the Cultural Politics of Plural Diversities in the City of Migration When: Mon, 17 June 2019 16:00 – 19:30 BST Where: Clothworkers North Building LT, Room 2.31 University […]
Bradford’s Refugee Week calendar of events
The calendar details events across Bradford during Refugee Week. This link takes you to specific information about the Art Exhibition.
New Roots Project: Employer visits and placements for Refugees
PATH Yorkshire are currently rolling out a series of employer visits aimed at refugees. As part of the New roots project, participants will benefit from an informal chat a tour of employer premises and have an opportunity to ask questions at the end. There may be the opportunity to develop short work placements for participants […]