Birmingham – City of Sanctuary
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Consultation on reforming support for refused asylum seekers
Earlier this month, the government announced a consultation on proposed changes to asylum support, including the withdrawal of support from refused families.
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Assisted Voluntary Return Programme – Choices – to close in December
Refugee Action were told at the end of July that their Choice assisted voluntary return service will not be continuing…
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Football Unites, Racism Divides
Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) is a youth and social inclusion organisation based in Sheffield.
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Prisons Inspector finds that Yarl’s Wood is failing vulnerable women
Thanks to The Detention Forum for this news report.
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#UnlockTheDebate – Take part in the ‘alternative’ debate from 1st September to 10th September
We have already reported that Parliament will debate the Detention Inquiry Report on the 10th September and have asked our…
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Student loan ban overturned
We are pleased to share this good news story with you. For information on student bursaries for those still seeking asylum or limited leave to remain, please check…
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Scam alert which may affect vulnerable migrants and refugees
We have received the following alert and ask all our supporters to warn those who they work with about this scam.
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Parliamentary Debate on the Detention Inquiry Report to be on 10th September
"That this House supports the recommendations of the report of the Joint Inquiry by the All Party Parliamentary Group on…
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Campaign opposing the cuts to asylum support rates for children and single parents takes off.
There is a growing campaign since the 16th July announcement by the Immigration Minister James Brokenshire MP that the Home…
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“Immigration Detention- A British addiction” Detention Action Day In Middlesbrough
Detention Action and Detention Forum, along with the Regional Refugee Forum and North East Refugee Forum, held an open meeting…
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ASAP Report the Refusal of Fresh claims and Section 4 (S4) Support
We are circulating below a timely reminder from the excellent Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP), with very helpful Section 4 urgent contact details…
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New Destitution Concerns re: The Planned Implementation of the Right to Rent
Southampton and Winchester Visitors Group (SWVG) are very concerned about the potential impact of the implementation of the Right to Rent for refused asylum seekers. The crucial issue is that the Act will deprive refused asylum seekers of shelter. They almost invariably live in rented accommodation while considering their best options -…
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Malvern’s hopes for Sanctuary for Syrians
On Saturday, July 4th, the Malvern Welcomes Syrian Families Steering Group held an informative and inspiring workshop on creating a "Culture of Welcome" for 50 members of the community to deepen understanding of the challenges facing refugees and to explore the best ways to support them in becoming part of…
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Home Office to take responsibility for stranded asylum seekers in Liverpool
The Home Office have agreed to assist people with emergency travel arrangements if they are stranded as a result of…
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We support Refugee Council e-action re: The Mediterranean crisis.
The Refugee Council have launched an e-action asking people to write to their MPs about the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean. They want to encourage MPs to call on David Cameron to do more to help refugees find protection in Britain.