Since December 2016, G4S have asked their housing welfare officers to wear body worn video cameras when they conduct home visits. They have not yet published an operational policy or privacy impact assessment (PIA) regarding this practice and it is unclear how video data is being collected, stored and accessed.…
City of Sanctuary is urging all its supporters to contact their Parliamentary candidates and ask them to sign up to…
We are proud of Qazi Marzia Babakarkhail who won the prestigious Fusion Woman of the Year award in Oldham last month.…
Common Purpose is running a programme from 16th to 19th of May for Syrian leaders in the diaspora that aims…
A Nation of Sanctuary – what an idea. A whole country where people seeking sanctuary find people who welcome them,…
On Tuesday 20th June, Hull, City of Sanctuary, will proudly launch World Refugee Day at Hull Minster, formerly Holy Trinity Church and the church of William Wilberforce. The event will run from 11 am throughout the day with lunch provided. All are welcome to attend for all or part of the…
What is Asylum Matters?
Chaigaram is a social purpose business focused on empowering refugees by providing them with employment and leadership opportunities within our tea company. Refugee employees are integrated into the business alongside people who are passionate about providing a positive experience for them as they fulfill jobs ranging
At the weekend, the National Union of Teachers’ annual conference passed a motion condemning the Department for Education’s attempts to…
A Great British Welcome is the UN Refugee Agency's series of stories profiling people across the UK who are supporting refugees.
Wales ELGC Committee calls for Wales to become the world’s first Nation of Sanctuary
Our Migration Story: The Making of Britain is an Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded collaboration between the Runnymede Trust and academics based at…
Refugee Week is the UK's largest festival celebrating the contribution of refugees and promoting understanding of why people seek sanctuary.…
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Home Office Review of Cash Allowance Paid to Asylum-Seekers for 2016
NEW! Choir for Refugees and friends starting this week in London!