via Lorna at Asylum Matters As of the 1st April, the Regional Asylum Activism Project and Still Human Still Here have merged to become Asylum Matters! Asylum Matters is an advocacy and campaigns project that works in partnership locally and nationally to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political […]
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Help to monitor the DWP ‘warm handover’
From Lorna at RAA In the last LMP meeting there was a quick discussion about the DWP ‘warm handover’ rollout across the region, a measure aimed to address issues with the transition period between NASS support and mainstream benefits. After speaking to a colleague in the North East who’s been working with the local NE […]
Regional Asylum Activism: APPG Submission
Another brilliant piece of work by Lorna from RAA
Refugees Welcome in Leeds? APPG Evidence Gathering Meeting, 2 – 4pm, Tuesday 6th September, Ebor Court
via Lorna at RAA Earlier this summer, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees launched an inquiry into the experiences of refugees in the UK. This is a great opportunity for refugees and those working with them to speak directly to Parliament about the challenges faced by those seeking sanctuary, and the kind of welcome […]