Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives NGOs mobilise around Macron visit and border violence Over 65 organisations supporting refugees in the UK and in France signed a cross-Channel statement calling for an end to escalating border violence and the deaths it is driving, to coincide with the state visit of President Macron. Coverage here and here and full statement here. In a […]
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Asylum Matters update 2.7.25 – advocacy, campaigns & resources
By Jon from LASSN on 2nd July 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Opinion, Policy & Research, Resource
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives ‘Unfreeze our lives’: Syrians impacted by suspension of asylum and ILR applications head to Parliament In partnership with the Syrian British Consortium (SBC) and the Syria Action and Advocacy Group (SAAG), we have organised a parliamentary lobby event on the 14th July hosted by David Taylor MP, where Syrian nationals […]
DWP ESOL Recruitment Event Southern House 30/07/25, 10.30am – 12.30pm
By Hannah Jameson on behalf of DWP on 26th June 2025 in Education, Training & Work, Event, Jobs, LMP
DWP are hosting a recruitment event for employers with vacancies suitable for people with English as a second language. Employer booking link is here DWP ESOL Recruitment Event Southern House 30.07.25 10:30am-12:30pm Tickets, Wed 30 Jul 2025 at 10:30 | Eventbrite The recruitment event is only for Universal Credit claimants. To book, claimants can ask […]
Job – Development Support Officer Approx £26.6k p/a – Leeds Health and Care Academy
The Leeds Health and Care Academy are recruiting for a development support officer to support the Health Equity Development Programme. Attached is an expression of interest form and the person specification for the role. The closing date is the 20th June and they are keen to have someone in post as soon as possible. This […]
Asylum Matters Y&H update 5.6.25 – advocacy, campaigns & resources
By Jon from LASSN on 6th June 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Policy & Research
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Fight for Asylum Rights Webinar: Exposing the Criminalisation of Refugees – with Maddie Harris Join us this Tuesday 10th June 2025 at 2pm for a special Fight for Asylum Rights campaign webinar featuring Maddie Harris, Director and Founder of Humans for Rights Network. Maddie will share findings from their groundbreaking report exposing the […]
Job: Community Organiser, 35hrs/wk, £22.8k – ACORN
Salary: £22,932pa (Real Living Wage), rising to £23,182pa after probation Hours: 35 p/w Holiday allowance: 28 days plus bank holidays Location: Leeds, based at our office in Holbeck Qualifications: No formal qualifications are necessary. We’re primarily looking for applicants with a strong work ethic, good listening skills and the ability to motivate others. ACORN is […]
Asylum Matters: Two online sessions to encourage more refugees to apply for the Campaigns Manager role: 5th June and 9th June
Asylum Matters are recruiting for a new Yorkshire Campaigns Manager, The job pack for the role is available here: Asylum Matters jobs | CharityJob Join us at one of the sessions below for further information and support in applying: Thursday 5 June, 5pm – 6pm on Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87087654499 Monday 9 June, 1pm – 2pm on […]
British Red Cross are recruiting 2 x Interns – closing date 15th June 2025
The British Red Cross Refugee Support team are recruiting 2 x interns to support our work with destitute asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants in West Yorkshire. Educational Placement Volunteer (Refugee Support – Leeds) BRC Volunteering The closing date is 15th June 2025, or when maximum number of applications received.
Asylum Matters Y&H update 29.5.25 – advocacy, campaigns & resources
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Government’s new Immigration White Paper On 12th May, the Government published a new Immigration White Paper, which has a focus on ‘legal migration’- which covers people who come to the UK to work, study or for some other reasons- and has been used by the Government to demonstrate their intention to reduce […]
Asylum Matters update 23.5.25 – advocacy, campaigns & resources
By Jon from LASSN on 23rd May 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Jobs, Opinion, Policy & Research, Resource
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Government’s new Immigration White Paper On 12th May, the Government published a new Immigration White Paper, which has a focus on ‘legal migration’- which covers people who come to the UK to work, study or for some other reasons- and has been used by the Government to demonstrate their intention to reduce […]
Job: Young Migrants Caseworker – 35 hrs/wk, £30k, PAFRAS – Deadline 16th June 2025
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed casework to provide specialist support, advice and advocacy for young migrants experiencing, or at risk of, destitution in PAFRAS’s Young Migrants Matter service. PAFRAS is a small, grassroots charity that has been supporting people who have migrated to Leeds since 2002. We aim to end […]
Asylum Matters Y&H update – 08/05/25 advocacy, campaigns & resources
By Jon from LASSN on 9th May 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Jobs, Opinion, Policy & Research, Resource
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Fight for Asylum Rights Urgent: Ask Your MP to Back Amendment NC1 – Reporting of Deaths in the Asylum System The House of Commons Report Stage for the Border’s bill is now scheduled for 12 May 2025, and time is running out to secure MP support for our life-saving amendment. We’ve worked with […]