New role working on the New Roots Project at Refugee Council in Leeds Deadline 21st October See link for details and to make your application https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs/5389_integration_and_oisc_level_1_asylum_and_protection_adviser
The National Conversation on Immigration – Findings on Refugee Protection
This content was stolen from City of Sanctuary’s October Newsletter British Future and Hope not Hate have recently published their final report on ‘The National Conversation on Immigration’ – the biggest-ever public consultation on immigration and integration. City of Sanctuary have posted a brilliant summary if its findings on their website – but if you want […]
Job: Integration & Partnerships Officer (Full-time, £31,401) , Migration Yorkshire
Vacancy: Integration and Partnerships Officer Location: The post is based in the centre of Leeds, and requires travel across Yorkshire and Humber [and sometimes further afield] Salary: PO2 – £31,401 to £34,106 Closing date: 11:30 pm on 22 October 2018 Are you passionate about improving the asylum system, integrating refugees and migrants, and working collaboratively […]
IOM LINK IT Host Community Session – Monday 29th October 10am – 4pm
LINK IT is an innovative project aimed at delivering better integration outcomes for Syrian refugees resettled from Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey to Germany, Portugal, Romania and the United Kingdom. The project focuses on strengthening the link between pre-departure and post-arrival integration support for refugees. LINK IT activities will aim to develop and pilot a pre-departure […]
Resource of the Week #45: City of Sanctuary Mental Health Resource Pack
Excellent resource here produced by the good folks at Solace and Freedom from Torture on behalf of City of Sanctuary This resource pack will help you understand the circumstances of refugees and asylum seekers’ lives and how these circumstances affect their emotional wellbeing. It is designed to give you a real understanding of the lives of asylum seekers […]
Resource of the week #44: transitionguide.org.uk – a guide to life in Leeds for new refugees
At last, we can announce the launch of the Transition Guide: http://transitionguide.org.uk a step-by step-guide to settling in Leeds, once you’ve received leave to remain. It’s been 3 years in the making, designed in collaboration with people who’ve sought refuge, featuring photos take by asylum seekers and refugees. You can read more about the process […]
Resource of the week #43: newtoleeds.org – a guide to settling in Leeds
The New to Leeds site http://newtoleeds.org is a guide to settling in Leeds for anyone who has a right to work in the UK. It’s the sister site to the refugee Transition Guide. It covers lots of topics from access to heath, education, housing, work, in a simple straightforward style and is translated into loads […]
Windrush Compensation Scheme and Lessons Learned Review – Mon 8th October at 16:30 – 19:30
from Samantha Powell at LCC “The Home Office is working alongside independent advisors Wendy Williams, leading on a Lessons Learned Review; and Martin Forde QC, working to put in place a Compensation Scheme for people impacted from the ‘Windrush generation’ / long-term Commonwealth citizens who are settled in the UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-lessons-learned-review Wendy and Martin are […]
Latest News from the Diocese of Leeds
Here is the latest Refugee Response Newsletter from the Diocese of Leeds Refugee Support Group bringing you a brief overview of the work being done across the Diocese since September 2015 and some updates from 2018. Recently we have been encouraging support for the WYDAN Night Shelter and the Community Sponsorship Scheme.
Moving the Goalposts – 20th October, Power League, 12:00-15:00
The excellent Yorkshire St Pauli and Republica Internationale are collaborating on this brilliant event, which is part of the #footballpeople week of action Tell your friends. Klatscht mit!
Help Leeds City Museum plan exhibitions on Migration October 11th
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Asylum Matters – New Website
At long last, Asylum Matters have a website https://asylummatters.org They’ve got news and briefings and resources and all sorts A seriously worthwhile org with a website that’s chock full of good stuff. Well done to everyone involved Click on the picture below to be magically transported into a world of activism and fairness