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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Don’t forget – Weekly Migration News from Migration Yorkshire
Every Monday, Migration Yorkshire updates its News page. Unfortunately, this usually happens on a Monday afternoon, a few hours after the automated LMP newsletter is sent out, so we don’t often link to it. (If we did, it would always be about a week out of date by the time it arrives in your inbox—and […]
Ukrainian Employment Survey by Migration Yorkshire
Migration Yorkshire has published its report based on findings from their employment survey of Ukrainians living in Yorkshire and Humber. 141 responses were received from across the region, 43% of them from West Yorkshire. Common themes include access to ESOL, understanding existing services available, qualifications being recognised, and more. The report makes recommendations on how […]
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 […]
Caring in migrant families: Key messages and film screening Friday 15th November 2024 | 11am – 2pm, MILLENNIUM ROOM at The Carriageworks
Please join us for this event to hear about the key messages from our project on Care, Inequalities and Wellbeing among Transnational Families in the UK, Spain, France and Sweden. We will share the key messages from our research and launch the final report and recommendations. We will also show short films about the experiences […]
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 […]
eVisa – The Right to Remain Toolkit
***This information has also been added to the e-Visa sticky on the front page of the LMP website. As will any updates we’re aware of*** This Key Guide, written by Right to Remain, is for people who are helping someone to make a UKVI account. It covers the key points including: who needs to apply […]
Volunteers needed for a research study on immigrant women and domestic violence- October 2024
West Yorkshire Combined Authority wants to speak to 30 people who are or have been out of work due to health or a disability
Date: Speak to people by 14 Oct Reimbursement: £30 oneforall voucher West Yorkshire Combined Authority are co-designing their first Work, Health and Skills Plan to improve the work, health, and skills offer to residents and ensure everyone has the support to lead a healthy life, access to good employment, and the skills needed to thrive. […]
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 […]
Texts to people with BRPs about eVisas – 18th September 2024
(content taken from Citizens Advice Expert Advice circular, 18/9/24) eVisas – clients to get texts about creating an account UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has begun sending text message notifications to Biometric Residency Permit (BRP) holders to encourage them to create a UKVI account. This may lead to some offices getting inquiries from clients who […]
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 […]