Response to proposals for off shore processing

Today the widely condemned Nationality and Borders Bill has passed, another devastating blow for those seeking safety in the UK. Ici, un client partage son point de vue sur «Off Shore Processing» au Rwanda,en,Mettre en évidence l'impact de ces décisions politiques sur ceux qui ont trouvé l'asile ici,en,«Ces propositions me font me sentir très mal en tant que réfugié et quelqu'un qui a construit une nouvelle vie au Royaume-Uni,en,Comme je pensais que c'est la dernière distance où je peux passer le reste de ma vie avec ma famille puis entendre ces propositions,en,Je me sens vraiment désespéré,en,Je me suis demandé,en,Que signifie la démocratie,en,Qu'est-ce que l'égalité,en,Quel est le travail de la surveillance des droits de l'homme,en,Qu'est-ce que le HCR,en,Quel est leur travail,en,J'ai beaucoup plus de questions dans mon esprit mais pas de réponses,en,Alors,en,Je ne peux pas expliquer avec des mots quand j'ai entendu cette nouvelle,en,J'espère que cela ne pourrait pas arriver aux réfugiés à nouveau, celui qui a créé les yeux les regarde également,en, highlighting the impact of these policy decisions on those who have found asylum here; “These proposals make me feel …

Reflection on the impact of Covid-19

In the two weeks since the end of the UK Covid-19 travel restrictions, we have been reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on our clients and our organisation. We wanted to make sure we have gone some way to capture the effects of this extraordinary time on some of …

Response to Ukraine crisis

We believe that all refugee families should be able to live together if they wish and that all families fleeing persecution should be given the same treatment by the UK government. We welcome the safe and legal routes that the UK government has opened up to people fleeing from Ukraine …

Briefing note: Impact of Nationality and Borders Bill

Introduction We believe refugee families should be able to live together if they choose. We are highlighting the impact of the Nationality and Borders Bill on families being able to be reunited. The Bill proposes a two-tier system that will leave some refugees with no right to family reunion. Family …

A single tweet to reunite hundreds of families

A single tweet by University of Michigan professor, Beth Wilensky has resulted in over 25 million air miles being donated to US based charity Miles4Migrants. Miles4Migrants innovative programme takes pledges of air miles and works with partner organisations across the world to book flights to reunite refugees with their families. …

Bid and Rebuild 2019

En Mars 2019 we’re hosting our second art auction in Manchester with the Survivors of Torture Fund. Bid and Rebuild: une vente aux enchères d'art contemporain collectant des fonds pour deux organisations caritatives aidant les réfugiés à reconstruire leur vie au Royaume-Uni,,en,Un grand merci aux artistes qui ont si généreusement fait don de leur,,en,Cette année, nous avons poursuivi notre relation avec Miles4Migrants et,,en,les familles ont voyagé à travers ce programme,,en,Avec ce programme nous permettant de fournir des vols aux familles, nous avons,,en. A big thank you to the artists who have so generously donated their …

Bid and Rebuild: Charity Art Auction

Supporting refugees to rebuild their lives in the UK 16th November, 2017, Venue: 2022, 20 Dale Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester   Our auction raised £2600 for our clients and destitute torture survivors. Take a look at the artwork kindly donated by the artists here.   The night included live and silent auctions …

To lose a visa through lack of travel money is unimaginable

A debate in Westminister Hall on Tues 29th November covered many of the key issues faced by refugees in being reunited with their families. Thangam Debbonaire, who tabled the debate, opened with facts from the Red Cross including that 51% des candidats aidés par la Croix-Rouge à travers leur famille,,en,Nos centres de travail sur la réunification des familles séparées par la persécution et le but de l'exposition était de discuter,,en …