Come and join our team as our Duty Scheme Legal Officer (maternity cover). You'll provide crucial support to our legal representation service, helping people seeking asylum in the UK avoid homelessness and destitution. www.asaproject.org/about/jobs-v...

This statement from people living in asylum hotels in Greater Manchester is a compassionate response to the rise in violent protests written by people who are living it every day. I hope it leads to more nuanced conversations and understanding. Thankyou to everyone involved in putting it together.

Our #BigGive Campaign has officially launched! From now until 15th October, every donation you make up to £5,000 will be doubled. Hear from our Director, Ali Fiddy, on why your support matters now more than ever. 👉 Donate now: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... #WGMF

Do you work with people who have claimed asylum? Would you like to know more about their entitlement to accommodation and financial support? ASAP next webinar will be an “Introduction to Asylum Support” on the 23rd of October - find more info here: www.asaproject.org/training/upc...

Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social movement. While a hateful minority spend their time whipping up division, this network of thousands dedicate themselves to welcome and kindness. These are the people who represent the UK that we're proud to be part of.

Last summer we saw shocking scenes of violence. Now tensions are bubbling again. This angry minority do not represent us. From 7–10 Aug, we’re coming together for a Welcome Weekend — a nationwide show of solidarity. This country welcomes refugees. togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...

Right to Remain's next Knowledge is Power workshop is on 21 July! Join us to get to grips with the basics of the asylum system and our Right to Remain Toolkit. For more information, follow the link below 🙂 righttoremain.org.uk/21-july-know...

📢 EVENT - The Basics of Tribunal Representation 📆 Thursday 3 July, 2.00pm-4.00pm 📍 Online 🔽Book tickets and for more info: tinyurl.com/479fr8m8

Do you help asylum seekers apply for Section 4 and Section 95 support? Want to learn more about how to help your clients gather the best evidence, and make the strongest applications possible? Find out more about ASAP's next free online training on 16th of July: www.asaproject.org/training/upc...

From avoiding the Bibby Stockholm to cooking for Tracey Emin, Salman's stay with one of our hosts in Margate gave him the time needed to start rebuilding his life. Read his story here: refugeesathome.org/case-study/c... #refugeeweek

HAPPY REFUGEE WEEK!🥳 This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is building a movement of welcome for people seeking sanctuary in the UK. This week, and every week, we know that community is our superpower.

Healthcare should be free for everyone, regardless of immigration status. Join us to get up to speed with #PatientsNotPassports - let's build people power across the country. 🩺Community Organising for Health Justice 📅 Fri 6th June 12-1pm Join us 📌 actionnetwork.org/event_campai...

We've signed an open letter to the Home Secretary, with over 100 refugee, migrant, and racial equality orgs urgently calling for a meeting. We're urging the govt to meaningfully engage with migrant communities & organisations that represent them. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Yet more harrowing evidence coming to light about how the last Government let appalling conditions to develop in its detention centres. It must be a warning to current leaders to listen when we speak out about the conditions people are forced to endure. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

We're delivering an hour long intro to the asylum support system on Thurs 22nd May. See below👇 for info actionnetwork.org/event_campai...

How about some Friday positivity for your timeline? Look back at this wonderful display of skills from campaigners in Coventry, who took to the streets with one clear message: People seeking asylum are ready to work. Let them. #LiftTheBan

This week has been heavy. From the Government's white paper on immigration to the disturbing comments made by the Prime Minister, it's been a week of hostility. But in the face of such hostility, we are finding moment of hope and happiness. Joy is resistance! 1/🧵

💫 POETRY: Our storytelling group is exploring ''Joy as a site of resistance" Can joy be used to challenge harmful media portrayals of migrant communities? Can we resist the types of stories we are expected to tell? The Joy Collection ➡️

Mohammed Elbayan from Chad just won the Halstead Marathon with a record time. He learned English through sport and became a champion. There are no "strangers" we should fear, but neighbours whose contributions enrich us all. Congratulations Mohammed! www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/2515830...

Let's be very clear who is responsible for this disgraceful hotel bill. The last Government created an asylum backlog and forced people to live in appalling conditions for years on end. It chose cruelty over taxpayers' money - then scapegoated sanctuary seekers for its failures.

We are delighted to report that DPG's PAP Project has been awarded 3 years of funding by the AB Charitable Trust! This will partially cover the costs of the PAP Project from 29 April 2025 onwards, enabling this vital project to continue dpglaw.co.uk/a-b-charitab...

Legal aid is a vital public service. It's about care, compassion and dignity. We won't stop fighting for a legal aid system that works for all- join us ⬇️ www.migrantsorganise.org/access-to-ju...

In an increasingly hostile climate, we need public sector workers to stand up and speak out in solidarity with migrants! ✊🏽 Attend and share these free trainings coming up in May. ➡️ Sign up at www.sknb.org/suso