What? A group PhD students at Leeds University are organzing PGRs-led conference on ‘Racialized Migration and Displacement in a (De)-colonizing World’ When? 20th of September 2019. Where? Room 12.21/25; School of Sociology and Social Policy; University of Leeds; Leeds LS2 9JT By involving RETAS Leeds, this one day conference will also provide participants with the opportunity to combine the world of […]
Refugee Week in Leeds 2019 – The Definitive Programme
Here it is… Also available as 2 massive pictures for posting on Social Media etc
Immigration advice helpline for vulnerable EU women
If you work with any vulnerable EU women (or a family member of an EU national) who might benefit from having settled status, Rights of Women are running a new telephone advice line providing legal advice and assistance. Telephone advice line, available on 020 7118 0267, is staffed by women immigration solicitors or barristers who […]
Resource of the Week #76: Social Activities & Support
At RETAS we have developed some resources using a tool called Padlet on which we have been displaying recurring social activities and support groups for signposting refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants. We are trying to expand the use of these and have a number of other organisations now collaborating on this. Here are […]
“Handling Times of Crisis Together: Safe and Prepared Communities”
When? Wednesday 19th June 2019, 9.00am – 3.00pm Where? The Banquet Suite, Civic Hall, Leeds This event, hosted by Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police will focus on the role of faith communities during times of crisis such as a terror attack, a health pandemic or a natural disaster as well as the support […]
Bradford City of Sanctuary AGM – 12th June
When? Wednesday 12th June 2019 – 18:00 to 19.30PM Where? The Millside Centre,131 Grattan Road, Bradford BD1 2HS featuring the inspiring Voices short film, created for Bradford’s CoS 10th anniversary last October. Sara Trewhitt, Regional City of Sanctuary Coordinator for Yorks & Humber, will be bringing news of many exciting developments across the region and […]
Funding Training Sessions from Voluntary Action Leeds
Doing Good Leeds are offering a variety of training sessions that are of particular value to new/emerging community groups. Session Date/Time Venue Trustees Roles and Responsibilities 13th June, 9.45 – 12.45 Leeds Mencap Applying for Small Grants 12th June, 9.45 – 12.45 Leeds Civic Hall How to Register as a Charity 26th June, 9.45 – […]
Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month Celebration Event
Leeds is proud to be a compassionate and child friendly city where culture and diversity is both important and celebrated. Please join us to celebrate and recognise the contribution children, young people and their families from our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller [GRT] communities make towards Leeds ambitions and aspirations for children and young people. This […]
New Roots Art and Music Workshops
New Roots have arranged Art and Music workshops. See attached flyers for more information. The New Roots project is part funded by the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. Making management of migration flows more efficient across the European Union.
Nari Ekta Open Day 4th July
Nari Ekta ‘Step to Success’ project have a number of free training courses available to women and are holding an open day on the 4th of July. There are a variety of training sessions being offered – for more information see the attached flyer. Nari Ekta is a first gateway for Ethnic Minority women offering […]
LEARN ENGLISH with Aspire-Igen (16-18 Years Old)
Aspire-igen provides courses for 16-18 year olds. If you are looking to learn, come see us at 33a Eastgate (by the job centre). Our main selling points are small bespoke classes that offer intensive support and a track record of success with pre-entry and entry level learners. We also offer a range of vocational courses […]
Leeds Migration Partnership documents, presentations etc
We produced a style guide and resource pack for people putting together LMP related communications. It’s pretty basic – but here you are A full set of LMP resources can be found here