Statement from the Home Secretary Amber Rudd on the Private Sponsorship of Refugees http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-statement/Commons/2016-07-19/HCWS95 Guidance for people considering becoming applicants As yet we can’t find the “Help Refugees in the UK” digital register mentioned in the announcement, but we’ll post this when we find it. People who are interested in this can register their interest at […]
Race card conference 2016: Equality, Diversity and Social Justice
UN recommends increase in asylum support rates
via still human,still here On 24 June 2016, the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights issued its concluding observations on the 6th report of the UK and noted that it “is concerned about the challenges faced by asylum seekers in the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, particularly due to restrictions in […]
Migration Yorkshire – Ensuring the VCS have a voice at a strategic level
The deadline for registration has passed, and there were a limited number of places – so please don’t pitch up without an invitation. This is being posted to ensure everyone is kept in the loop about developments within the sector. On Wednesday 20th July, Migration Yorkshire will be holding a consultation event, to see how […]
Leeds Migration Partnership- Notes from Destitution Task Group
A Task Group met in June 2016 to discuss levels of destitution in Leeds, especially amongst those with no recourse to public funds. Here are the notes from the first meeting. If you are interested in participating in this group please contact [email protected]
Vacancy: Refugee Council – Regional Volunteer Coordinator (Leeds/North Yorkshire) 23k
via Duncan at Refugee Council Closing date is 22nd July 2016 for more details visit the website http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/jobs/4686_regional_volunteer_coodinator
Groups for parents and mums to Be – Bankside Children’s Centre, Tuesdays
Amnesty International UK Director coming to Leeds, 21st July
via @andybanjobrown Kate Allen @KateAllenAI, Director of Amnesty International UK comes to Leeds. Thursday 21st July 19:00 – 21-00 Amnesty Leeds Group meetings take place at Leeds Civic Hall on Calverley Street, LS1 1UR (opposite Millennium Square).
Combating Racism & Xenophobia in Leeds: 12:00 – 14:30 Tuesday 19th July 2016
A lunchtime briefing/workshop hosted by Leeds Migration Partnership & Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network 12:00 – 14:30 Tuesday 19th July at Ebor Court, Skinner Street, Leeds Recent reports suggest that in the run up to (and aftermath of) the EU referendum, hate crime and racist behaviour are on the increase. Come along to discuss Is hate […]
Vacancy: Teaching Assistant post in Harrogate: Arabic an advantage
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Toast Love Coffee has moved
The excellent pay as you feel café for everyone has moved up the road.
Volunteer with SARSVL Advocacy Service
SARSVL is currently developing a volunteer scheme for women to volunteer in their Advocacy Service to provide practical support to women who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. They are particularly keen to allow for women who are seeking asylum to participate as volunteers if they would like to. Lucy Coen, Advocacy […]