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 […]
No Access to Justice report, and what it means for migrants in Leeds
Access to legal support for migrants in Leeds has been in crisis for several years. At the last LMP Strategy Group meeting, we focused on how to address these challenges in a more strategic way. We also know that not all LMP members will have the time to read the full 255-page No Access to […]
Asylum Matters update 18.6.25 – advocacy, campaigns & resources
By Jon from LASSN on 18th June 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Opinion, Policy & Research, Resource
1. Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Refugee Week A great big Happy Refugee Week to all of our friends and partners, and most especially to the wonderful Refugees and people in the asylum system that have chosen to make the UK their home. Don’t forget to check for events in your local area this week and celebrate sanctuary. […]
Afrikindness/Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service survey about the mental health experiences of Black communities in Leeds – June 2025
Afrikindness/Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service want to better understand the thoughts, beliefs, and experiences of Black people in Leeds when it comes to mental health. Your voice matters—and will help shape more inclusive, culturally aware support in our community. We know that mental health is personal and shaped by identity, culture, and lived experience. By […]
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 […]
Share Your Story: Help Improve Understanding of the Asylum Interview Experience
Have You Had an Online Asylum Interview? A researcher from the University of Leeds wants to hear your story. Who can take part? People asking for asylum Aged 18 to 65 What is the research about?Ana wants to understand what it was like to have your asylum interview online (by video). She is doing this […]
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 […]
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 […]
Asylum Matters Y&H update – 02/05/25 advocacy, campaigns & resources
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Fight for Asylum Rights People Are Not Bargaining Chips: We Say No to the UK-France Asylum Swap Deal The UK government’s proposed deal with France to “swap” people seeking asylum would treat vulnerable individuals as bargaining chips, according to the Fight for Asylum Rights campaign. Instead of creating safe routes or addressing delays in the asylum process, this move threatens to displace […]
Your views on the effectiveness of the extended 56 day move-on period – tell Migration Yorkshire how it is (deadline 16th May 2025)
Migration Yorkshire are gathering evidence on the effectiveness of the extended 56 day move-on period. Migration Yorkshire would like to be able to feedback your experiences to build a region wide picture of how the change has been received, including the positives and negatives. Please click here to share your response to the below questions […]
Paid Research Opportunity – Housing Problems due to Windrush – BEO
By Brielle Morton on 27th April 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research
Have you experienced housing issues because of the Windrush Scandal? This could be in relation to: Falling behind on rent or mortgage payments Changes to your living situation Experiencing homelessness or being unhoused Black Equity Organisation (BEO) is researching the impacts of the Windrush Scandal on Housing. We will conduct interviews and collect data that […]