Final stages of the Illegal Migration Bill
By Hari Reed, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator As the Illegal Migration Bill enters its final stages, now is your last chance to lobby your MP. What happened this week? The Illegal Migration Bill (IMB), the proposed legislation behind Sunak's pledge to 'Stop the Boats', is currently in the 'ping pong' stage of the parliamentary process. (This is
Sharing our stories
By Emma Jones This Refugee Week, we are launching a film and podcast to spread the word... At Asylum Welcome, we are always eager to raise awareness about our work. The people we support often do not receive a fair hearing in the media, which is why it is crucial to share their stories.
Sanctuary Wheels turns 1! The magic and beauty of a community project
Reblogged from Active Oxfordshire With a shared goal of making Oxfordshire a more welcoming home for those who have moved here to escape from conflict, over 600 bikes have been donated, repaired, and given to refugees in Oxfordshire. How does Sanctuary Wheels work? Sanctuary Wheels is a fantastic example of the Oxfordshire community coming
Asylum Welcome’s Services Director responds to a new statement from Robert Jenrick, The Minister of State for Immigration
By Almas Farzi ('Navid') Asylum Welcome’s Services Director responds to a new statement from Robert Jenrick, The Minister of State for Immigration. For nearly two years at Asylum Welcome and across the country, we have been fighting the injustice of the Nationality and Borders legislation created by the Home Office under Priti Patel and enacted on
Britain’s asylum hotels – a glimpse behind the headlines
By Mark Goldring, Director of Asylum Welcome As our politicians shout ever louder about stopping the boats and now seek even to deny proper legal consideration to people fleeing persecution and to those trafficked as victims of modern slavery, it’s worth reflecting on the lives of the more than 100,000 people already languishing in our
“One year on, Ukrainians have become a valued part of our community.”
By Hajar Zainuddin, Advocacy Volunteer, and Tamara Kurzova, Ukraine Community Liaison Officer On the 24th of February 2022, Russian forces invaded Kyiv, devastating lives and displacing millions of innocent civilians. The UK responded by setting up the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme. Under this scheme, Ukrainians can live, work and have access to public funds in
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