1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives #FightTheAntiRefugeeLaws Urging the Home Secretary to resume processing Syrian asylum claims Last week Asylum Matters co-ordinated a joint public letter to the Home Secretary, opposing the Government’s ‘dehumanising’ decision to suspend Syrian asylum claims following the fall of the Assad regime. Key asks of the letter included resuming the processing of Syrian asylum claims, lifting […]
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Support for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants in Leeds over Christmas 2024 (last updated 13th Dec 2024)
By Jon from LASSN on 11th December 2024 in Destitution & Housing, Health, LMP, Resource, Safety & Inclusion, Services
Telephone support Migrant Help telephone advice and guidance for asylum support and repairs issues is now open 24/7 – 0808 8010 503 To report a problem to Migrant Help/Mears, check the email address list. Also, check (what Migrant Help can and cannot help with) Refugee Council’s Telephone infoline – 0808 196 7272 is open Monday and Thursday between […]
Smartphones for Destitute Asylum Seekers and Refugees oin Benefits, from Leeds Refugee Forum
We are excited to share that we have secured a grant to support vulnerable individuals in staying connected through the provision of free smartphones. This initiative aims to assist destitute asylum seekers and refugees who are currently receiving benefits and cannot afford a smartphone, ensuring they remain connected to essential services, support networks, and loved […]
Asylum Matters Advocacy Update 28/11/24
By Jon from LASSN on 29th November 2024 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Policy & Research, Resource
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 […]
The long wait for a Council House in Leeds, 2024
In Nov 2022, we wrote about the long wait for a council house in Leeds. Two years later, it’s about time we updated things. All figures are hyperlinked to their sources so that you can check the maths yourself. Many people are looking for accommodation in Leeds, and many want to apply for Council housing […]
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 […]
Asylum Decision Guidance – Leeds City Council, September 24
Revised and updated information for asylum seekers who have just received their Asylum Decision. Like all Google docs, this can be translated by logging into Google, selecting Tools and then Translate
Information and Advice on Finding and New Home – Leeds City Council, October 2024
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Leeds Information Session Hosting Refugees – 7-9pm, Thursday 24th October 2024
Leeds Information Session Hosting Refugees. Thursday 24th Oct 2024: 7 – 9pm