Today the widely condemned Nationality and Borders Bill has passed, another devastating blow for those seeking safety in the UK. Here a client shares his views on ‘off shore processing’ in Rwanda, highlighting the impact of these policy decisions on those who have found asylum here; “These proposals make me feel …
We are pleased to announce that The British Academy have funded a research project to allow us to explore the lived experience of refugee families after reunion. ‘When the Dust Settles’ aims at understanding the lived experience of refugee families one or more years after the arrival of relatives through …
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 …
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 …
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 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. …
Во март 2019 we’re hosting our second art auction in Manchester with the Survivors of Torture Fund. Bid and Rebuild: аукција на современа уметност која собира пари за две добротворни организации кои ги поддржуваат бегалците за да ги обноват своите животи во Велика Британија,,en,Голема благодарност до уметниците кои толку великодушно ги донираа,,en,Мими не го познаваше,,en,Оваа година го продолживме нашиот однос со Miles4Migrants и,,en,семејства патувале низ оваа програма,,en,Со оваа програма ни овозможува да обезбедиме летови за семејствата што ги имаме,,en. A big thank you to the artists who have so generously donated their …
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 …
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% of applicants helped through the Red Cross through their family …
Introduction We are asking that UK entry visas granted to the families of refugees living in the UK to allow them to exercise their right to family reunion are made valid for 6 months rather than the current 30 days. This briefing sets out the problems we have encountered with …
