Conversation over Borders offers a new national listing: “a collaborative extensive list of organisations and charities working with displaced people in the UK. To help this to grow you can submit new organisations or resources to the list using this form. We hope for the list to continue growing and become a thorough network of […]
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Resource of the Week: Refugee Action Resources on the Illegal Migration Act (IMA)
Refugee Action have done that thing they’re great at – “a webpage compiling events, resources and guidance related to the Illegal Migration Act, to support organisations to stay connected to each other and respond effectively. Organisations can contribute via the webpage” Illegal Migration Act (ragp.org.uk)
Leeds Card Extra – £5 to asylum seekers
The Leeds Card Extra – costs £5 and if you have one you can access Leeds Leisure centres off-peak for substantially less than full price. It also entitles you to discounts on local leisure activities, goods and services. Leeds City Council have agreed to issue Asylum Seekers with a Leeds Card Extra for £5, if […]
Updated migration statistics for Leeds and Yorkshire, August 2023
The refugee and asylum seeker dashboard has been updated by Migration Yorkshire. It remains the most accurate assessment of numbers we have available for Leeds and the surrounding areas. The data dashboards now include data released by the Home Office on 24 August 2023 covering the period up to April to June 2023 (Quarter 2). […]
Asylum Matters update 19.07.23
By Jon from LASSN on 19th July 2023 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research, Resource
Still the best source of information on asylum and refugee issues we know of (And Asylum Matters folks should feel free to use this quote in one of their funding applications) Refugee Ban Bill The UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill – or the ‘Refugee Ban Bill’ – is now set to become law, having completed […]
Streamlined Assessment Process – Online/Facebook scam alert July 2023
This alert refers to information covered in the Streamlined Assessment Process sticky on the LMP front page – and affects some Afghan, Eritrean, Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Syrian and Yemeni Asylum Seekers Via Mears Housing “our operational team have received information via a solicitor working with one of our service users that an online/Facebook scam is […]
“Safeguarding children and young people who migrate in a Hostile Environment” – free training on 12th & 20th September 2023
I’m writing to let you know about some upcoming free training co-produced and co-delivered with PAFRAS clients. The sessions are aimed at frontline staff working within key public services and other relevant frontline services. We hope the session will equip attendees with practical tools to better support people seeking asylum and to understand and challenge the Hostile Environment. 💛 Tuesday […]
Free clothing/household shop – All Hallow’s Church/Rainbow Junktion, Mon 10th July and Thurs 13th July 12:00-15:00
All Hallow’s Church – 24 Regent Terrace, Burley, Leeds LS6 1NP It’s Hyde Park Christmas time 🎄 Our student neighbours have just moved out and left TONS of stuff behind. Most of it in great condition- so please help us rehome it all. Clothes and crockery and cutlery and household goodies- if you know anyone […]
Law Firm, DLA Piper, Research and Pro Bono Work
A global law firm, DLA Piper, helps individuals who can’t access legal aid, non-governmental organisations, United Nations agencies, and social entrepreneurs. Through this work, the firm aims to promote the rule of law and access to justice. The firm runs several pro bono projects to support and empower people seeking asylum, refugees and other under-served […]
Resource of the Week: Education funding options for refugees and asylum seekers 2023
It’s that time of year when people are thinking about exam results and Universities. Universities of Sanctuary maintain a comprehensive list of resources for asylum seekers and refugees who wish to access Higher Education Student Action for Refugees also list of scholarships and grants, and guides to making successful applications Lastly, Refugee Education UK have […]
VCS Update from Migration Yorkshire w/c 5th June 2023
with best wishes from Vicky at Migration Yorkshire NRPF: Praxis report on cost of living crisis Please find below a new report by Praxis using results on a recent survey on the impact of the cost of living crisis for people with no recourse to public funds. Cost of living crisis and NRPF — Praxis […]
Asylum Matters update 07.06.23 – advocacy, resources and campaigns
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Refugee Ban Bill The Committee Stage of the Refugee Ban Bill has continued in the House of Lords, with cross-party voices continuing to condemn the UK Government’s proposed measures. The Archbishop of Canterbury has proposed amendments to the Bill on human trafficking and international cooperation. You can find all proposed amendments […]