Two brilliant people from Leeds’ Migrant 3rd Sector have been shortlisted for National Diversity Awards. Christine Majid – former Chief Officer at PAFRAS has been nominated as Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion & Faith. Jess MacIntyre – Founder and Chair of ReachOUT Leeds has been nominated as Positive Role Model Award for LGBT. The very best […]
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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]
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 […]
Leeds Migration Support Overview
As discussed at today’s LMAM – any questions please contact [email protected]
Free training and networking event for local charities working with refugees: October 13-14
via @leedscityofsanctuary “On behalf of Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales and US-based funder Unbound Philanthropy, I am delighted to invite you to a free training and networking event for local charities working with refugees, this coming October. As the refugee crisis continues to take its toll across Europe, your work is more important than […]
People Welcome In LEEDS – March Against Xenophobia and Racism: 2nd July 12:00-13:30 The Barrel Man, outside Sainsbury’s, Headrow, Leeds
via @yorkshirestpauli “After a huge increase in xenophobic, racist attacks against migrants and British citizens of migrant descent, we are calling for a march of solidarity to show that in our city, we will not tolerate hate and bigotry. This is not called by any political party, organisation or campaign group – it doesn’t matter […]
Speakers from Leeds Bereavement Forum’s Conference on Radio Leeds
Following Leeds Bereavement Forum’s Conference on Wednesday 22nd June, you can hear two of the speakers – Diako and Emily on Radio Leeds – about 2hrs 50 into the programme click here to listen