Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Lift the Ban We’ve been working with expert by experience campaigners to develop ideas for a big campaign “moment” in the New Year, which will take our important call for the right to work to decision makers and the public, generating powerful, thought-provoking content that can be shared by many online. […]
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Asylum Matters update 15th November 2024
By Jon from LASSN on 15th November 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Event, Jobs, Policy & Research
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Lift the Ban Lift the Ban campaigners with lived experience of the ban met this week for an interactive session to co-create a moment of action for the campaign. We hope this will take the voices of people affected by the ban to decision makers in the New Year and […]
Asylum Matters update 30th October 2024 – advocacy, campaigns & resources
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Lift the Ban A big thank you to everyone who attended the Lift the Ban Coalition online gathering on the 21st October. We heard some fantastic campaigners from right across the UK working to lift the ban on working rights for people seeking asylum, and are developing big plans for the months […]
Asylum Matters update 16th October 2024 – advocacy, campaigns & resources
By Jon from LASSN on 17th October 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research
Please be sure to skim down to section three to find news from PAFRAS and Mafwa Theatre! 1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Lift the Ban We can’t wait to see as many of you as possible at our upcoming online coalition meeting on Monday 21st October, where together we can take stock of the new […]
Job: Centre Director – £46k, St Augustine’s Centre Halifax – Deadline Monday 18th October
St Augustine’s Centre is looking for a Centre Director. Are you a compassionate and inspirational leader or manager with a proven track record? Do you care deeply about the challenges facing people fleeing war and persecution? If you are excited by the idea of running a vibrant refugee centre in Halifax, co-led by people seeking […]
Would you like to have your say and help influence decisions being made in Leeds?
This is a great opportunity to make sure that under-represented groups are included in the ways decisions are made in Leeds If you are 18 or over and would like to participate in consultations and surveys you could join the Leeds Citizens’ Panel. Leeds City Council runs the Citizens’ Panel to find out what people […]
Asylum Matters Advocacy update 2.10.24
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Lift the Ban We have produced fresh resources to help you engage with your new or returning MP on the right to work. Please do get in touch if you’re not already a member of the Lift the Ban coalition and we can share these resources with you. We are […]
Asylum Matters – Advocacy Update – 19th August 2024
By Jon from LASSN on 20th September 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Health, Policy & Research
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Communities Not Camps The Government has made the welcome decision not to proceed with plans to place people seeking safety at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, saying the site “no longer represents value for money”. £60 million has already been spent on previous plans for the camp. West Lindsey District Council is […]
Community Grants to tackle the stigma of HIV, TB or Hepatitis B/C – Sept 24
Leeds City Council, BHA and MESMAC are working in partnership to award micro grants (using historical funds from the Elton John AIDS Foundation) of up to £700 to groups in the Leeds area to express their experiences of stigma and discrimination, and its impacts on people living with HIV, TB, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C […]
Asylum Matters’ Campaigns and Advocacy Update 05/09/24
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Another awful channel fatality this week with at least twelve more lives lost. We send our love & strength to those grieving, those left without safety, and our solidarity with you all. Campaign for free bus travel in Scotland Over 50 frontline refugee support organisations, faith organisations and public bodies […]
Asylum Matters’ Campaigns and Advocacy Update 22/8/24
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Racist riots and community response Following the shocking & terrifying attacks on Black & Asian people, Muslim people and Migrants & Asylum Seekers, Asylum Matters, Praxis & Refugee Action produced guidance for people concerned about far-right violence targeting people in temporary asylum accommodation or with refugee status living in the UK. […]
Far Right Unrest – from Kim Groves, Chair of Third Sector Leeds
In the wake of the violent unrest that has taken place across the country in recent days, this round-up from Third Sector Leeds focusses on information and advice for groups and organisations working with communities across the city. As Chair of Third Sector Leeds, I would like to offer reassurance and support to the sector […]