Reproduced without the permission of Asylum Matters, but they’ve not complained about us doing it so far… Ongoing advocacy Nationality and Borders Act It was a sad, sorry day on 28th April when the Nationality and Borders Act was given Royal Assent following frantic last-minute ‘ping pong’ between the House of Commons and the Lords. […]
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Asylum Mattters Update, 27th April 2022
[please note, this was originally sent on 27/4/22 – so references to “today” means 27th, “last night” 26th etc ] Response to Government announcements on asylum system Last week, the Home Secretary signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Rwanda for the processing of people seeking asylum in that country, rather than in […]
Advonet Focus Group: Bill of Rights – Monday 25th April 2pm-3pm. Unity Business Centre
The Advonet Group’s monthly Focus Group meeting will look at the proposed ‘Bill of Rights’, which could replace the Human Rights Act, and how it affects marginalised communities. We have two guest speakers. Both will speak about the Bill of Rights and migration. It takes place on Monday 25th April from 2pm-3pm in person at […]
Leeds Regional Report, April-June 2022 from Migration Yorkshire
By Jon from LASSN on 8th April 2022 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution, LMP, Policy, Reports & Research
5 pages of bang up to date info from (Stefan at) Migration Yorkshire, all viewed from the perspective of folks living and working in the Leeds Region. If you’re reading this post, we absolutely guarantee you’ll find something of interest in here… UK Migration Statistics and Trends Ukraine UK borders and immigration policy Asylum Hong […]
Council launches Leeds Together For Ukraine appeal in response to refugee crisis
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 11th March 2022 in Activism & Campaigning, Online
Leeds City Council has announced details of a major fundraising appeal to help those facing upheaval and heartbreak following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The press release regarding the ‘Leeds Together for Ukraine’ appeal to support Ukrainian refugees as they start to arrive in the city is available here: https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council-launches-leeds-together-for-ukraine-appeal-in-response-to-refugee-crisis
Asylum Matters Yorkshire and Humber update, 2nd Match 2022: Advocacy, resources & campaigns
via Mary at Asylum Matters Ongoing advocacy Situation in Ukraine Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the situation in Ukraine, which demonstrates once again how people can be forced to flee for safety overnight. The sector’s response included a joint letter of 50 charities, NGOs and aid agencies urging the UK Government to show […]
Nationality and Borders Bill to cost £2.7 billion a year – a report from Together with Refugees
It’s a departure from our usual editorial policy, but we thought an update on a national issue would be welcome at this point. The first is an extract from an email by Refugee Council/Together with Refugees, and the second is link to a summary of where the Bill is up to by the Joint Council […]
Asylum Matters Update – 1st Feb 2022
We’re recruiting! Asylum Matters is recruiting for a Wales Campaigns Manager. We’re looking for a dynamic campaigner passionately committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum in Wales and across the UK. The closing date for applications is 12pm Monday 7 February. Further information about the role and how to apply is on our […]
Asylum Matters Update 18th January 2022: Advocacy, Resources & Campaigns
As usual, here is the most recent Asylum Matters newsletter, cut and pasted for those who don’t yet subscribe: Ongoing advocacy Nationality and Borders Bill The Nationality and Borders Bill entered the House of Lords for its second reading on 5 January for the next stage of its passage through Parliament. Refugee Action shared a […]
Facing up to homelessness among non-UK nationals – report by Homeless Link
Subtitled “The challenge and opportunity since ‘Everyone In’” – this is a great summary of homelessness, destitution and some possible ways forward. Required reading for anyone working with homeless people people who are not from the EU, and who also have no recourse to public funds.
Migrant Aspiration Programme, from Migrant Rights Network. Deadline is beginning of February 2022
If you are a migrant that wants to use your story and voice to get more involved in your communities, this one is for you! Migrant Rights Network have received funding from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust to develop a comprehensive training programme called the Migrants Aspiration Programme (MAP). This programme will seek to support […]
Asylum Matters update – 17th December 2021
We’re getting in touch with this, our final update to you all of 2021. We’ll resume the updates in January. For now, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year; and we look forward to campaigning with you in 2022! With thanks and best wishes from all of us at Asylum […]