These harmful camps don't just fail refugees - they fail communities and taxpayers too. The cost of this cruelty is eye-watering. Instead of warehousing refugees in retraumatising military camps - house people in humane accommodation within communities. #CommunitiesNotCamps

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Government has announced it is doubling down on the failed experiment of warehousing people seeking safety in retraumatising camps and barracks. Despite these harmful large-scale sites costing 5x more than humane accommodation within communities. #CommunitiesNotCamps www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

“The proposals will put children at risk of harm.” Powerful words from the Children's Commissioner for England. And she's right. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Flags & banners from the recent Refugees Welcome March in Birmingham #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek @birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @asylummatters.bsky.social @storiesofhome.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social

With a new PM on the way, here's a message they need to hear: leaving refugees stuck in limbo is cruel, counterproductive, and it benefits no one. Sign the petition now to tell whoever forms our new Government that they must let people settle: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...

On World Refugee Day this year in Birmingham, we walked with many others in solidarity with refugees! It was a really joyous event

What a week! From community street parties to radio appearances, we've been out celebrating courage this Refugee Week. And we've been demanding courage from our leaders: the courage to build a better asylum system, to Lift the Ban and let people work, to build safe routes and let them really settle.

The courage to leave your home. The courage to rebuild a life. The courage of every refugee is worth celebrating, and this Refugee Week we've done just that. But let's also think about the courage refugees shouldn't have to show.

Water cannon use is violent, dangerous - and banned in the UK. So why are our taxes paying for them to terrorise people seeking sanctuary in France? It's utterly appalling, and it must be stopped.

Refugee Week starts today ☀ This year’s theme, Courage, feels especially resonant. Courage in the journeys people have taken to find safety. Courage in rebuilding lives in new places. And courage in communities that choose welcome, solidarity, and understanding.

‼️ Our statement in light of the police findings published by @theguardian.com which reveals that 1 in 5 people arrested during the 2024 riots have been reported for domestic abuse. @evawuk.bsky.social @4refugeewomen.bsky.social @sbsisters.bsky.social @imkaanuk.bsky.social @asylummatters.bsky.social

Today is the first day of Refugee Week. This week and every week, we stand alongside refugee women - championing their strength, amplifying their voices, and keeping their lived experiences at the heart of everything we do. Today and every day: Refugees welcome! 💜🧡

It's #RefugeeWeek2026, a week to recognise the courage we see every day in the people we support💚. People seeking sanctuary are courageous. Risking your life in search of safety takes immense bravery. But no one should have to take dangerous journeys to find protection. Safe routes are needed now.

This #RefugeeWeek, we stand #WithRefugees This Refugee Week, we’re celebrating the courage it takes to seek sanctuary, to rebuild your life in a new country. And we're demanding courage from those in power, to speak up for the principle of sanctuary. Join us. #Courage

Alongside women's rights experts, we've been calling out the weaponsiation of concern about violence against women & girls to excuse racist violence. Today is a good day to highlight the scale of domestic violence arrests among men who claimed to be "defending" women in the 2024 anti-migrant riots.

When hate feels loud, we choose to celebrate love 💜 🎉 Great news this week: Jomiloju, a woman in our network, has finally received her status after spending a long time in limbo. 🗣️“I fled my country with my kids for safety. All I wanted was a better life for my children away from violence...” 1/🧵

People in Belfast have been attacked, traumatised and displaced by appalling, organised racist violence. Anaka Women's Collective are raising funds for urgent support transport & accommodation for people in danger - you can donate here: chuffed.org/project/1854...

The racist attacks in Belfast are a direct outcome of the constant vilification & scapegoating of refugees & migrants in our politics & the media. After the far-right riots of the last two summers, survivors of torture and trafficking, including those we support, are more terrified than ever.

No tragedy should be exploited to justify racist violence. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home and neighbourhood. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Monday's horrific stabbing, and with the migrant, refugee and minoritised communities targeted by the subsequent violence in Belfast.

The actions of one person must never be used to stigmatise an entire community. Collective blame only creates further division harm. We stand with Belfast City of Sanctuary in condemning all violence, racism, hatred and attempts to exploit tragic events to spread fear and division.

A profound injustice has taken place in our courts today. Two men fleeing war-torn countries were imprisoned for 'endangering lives at sea' - while our Government continues to make policies it knows kill people in our channel. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Racist violence on our streets doesn't appear from nowhere. When our leaders refuse to stand up for sanctuary and migration, when they let social media companies profit from division, they put people in danger. Our communities must come together in solidarity - and demand better from our leaders.

Our asylum system is broken. And if cruelty and hostility were the solution, then trust us, it wouldn't be broken. A system that works better for all of us is possible. But only if we stop repeating the same mistakes. Refugees need protection, not punishment. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We will always stand with displaced queer and trans people 🏳️‍🌈 In a moment filled with darkness and uncertainty, Pride month celebrates joy as resistance. That's why we continue to work towards a world where ALL people are welcome and free to be exactly who they are.

📑We’re deeply concerned about new Government proposals that could have devastating consequences for people seeking asylum.

It's been proven again and again that AI tools embed and replicate racial bias. Their deeply flawed, dangerous decision making cannot be treated as accurate. To give these tools the power to strip vulnerable children of the protection they need is abhorrent.

🚨 UNLAWFUL asylum accommodation policy ignored risks to torture survivors, court finds 🚨 Forcing survivors to share rooms with strangers does huge harm. It's vital these vulnerable groups are protected. But the reality is, no one seeking safety should be housed barracks or converted hotels. 🧵

Border officers are treating vulnerable children as adults - causing huge harm and trauma to children who've come here looking for safety. It's a dangerous and disgraceful failure. Children deserve better.

🚨 WE CHALLENGED THE GOVERNMENT IN COURT — AND WON!  Today is a huge victory for survivors of trafficking & torture.  We successfully challenged unlawful policy changes affecting survivors of torture and trafficking 🧵 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

We support this call for an inquiry into the National Age Assessment Board. Read children's experiences of the NAAB: tinyurl.com/yc794r6r

[email protected], SWU, and BASW urge social workers to oppose changes to support for children and families without secure immigration status: swu-union.org.uk/2026/05/asyl... The consultation is open until June 4 and Asylum Matters has developed a step-by-step guide for responding to it.

Children fleeing war, violence, and persecution come to the UK on their own to seek safety, only to be locked up in prison-like detention centres and face removals - all because the Home Office continues to wrongly assess them as adults. Children need protection, not punishment for seeking safety.

Every refugee has proven they're in real danger. But now the Government wants them to prove it again and again, every 30 months, for up to 20 years before granting them secure status. No one should have to wait decades for real safety. Sign the petition now: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...

"These photographs are not just pictures – they represent real stories, struggles, and journeys. It means a lot that people are taking time to understand the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers and see the human side of our stories." northeastbylines.co.uk/business/vol...

No one would risk their lives on dangerous journeys in flimsy boats unless they had no other choice. The Government could stop more Channel crossings by opening safe routes. But instead, they're ramping up harsh measures and tightening borders. Safe routes save lives.

Under the "one-in-one-out" scheme there has been an increase in the number of age-disputed children in immigration detention. Urgent change is needed to ensure the protection of children and vulnerable people. Join us, and @humansforrights.bsky.social in calling for an end to immigration detention.

💥EXCLUSIVE - BASW has written to the Home Affairs Select Committee to push for an Inquiry into the National Age Assessment Board. Enough is enough. We need an independent inquiry to scrutinise the NAAB properly, and ensure meaningful accountability and oversight of its age assessment process.

Government is seen not to act on its word, and people seeking safety pay the price. Those with power must start to work in partnership with communities for better alternatives. The camps must close. #CommunitiesNotCamps www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The deadline has been extended by one week. NEW DEADLINE: 4 June. Use our guide to help you respond⬇️

People seeking asylum want to work. Work means dignity, independence, and a chance to become part of the local community. Hear from people in their own words explaining why it's time to lift the ban 👇

Every refugee has gone through an arduous process to prove they're in real danger in their home country. So it's obvious their children trapped abroad are too. Our Government can't claim to care about children's rights and welfare while abandoning children it knows are unsafe.

Here's what we know: in every single community in the UK, there are people who are kind, hopeful and welcoming. This week they'll be making that hope and welcome extra visible - but it's there every day. What give you hope in your community?

It's chilling to watch people trying to rip up the laws that protect all of us from torture. Human rights law protects every single one of us. Efforts to undo it in order to create Rwanda-plan-style attacks on the most vulnerable risk harming us all. www.theguardian.com/law/2026/may...

The immigration announcements in the King's speech today offer nothing more than the same divisive and hostile narratives. They target some of the most vulnerable people in our communities: survivors of modern slavery, age disputed children, and people forced to rely on asylum support.

Today’s King’s Speech confirmed what we feared: another Immigration and Asylum Bill that will make life harder for people seeking protection in the UK. For over a decade, we've seen new legislation every year, which has failed to fix a broken system. Here’s why this approach makes things worse 🧵

The King's Speech continues the failing approach of attacking people trying to put down roots in the UK. Denying people settlement & security won't improve life for anyone - it's clear voters can see that. Here's more on the legislation and what it means: freemovement.org.uk/immigration-...

🎶🎤 Release day! Our Choir of refugee women, Voices of Hope, is proud to release their song “Love is Everything”. Through music and melody, they remind us that all we need is love to build a community rooted in care and kindness. Please listen and share!💜 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6AF... 1/2

We’ll never stop naming and shaming the airlines facilitating and profiting from racist deportations: Air France, Titan Airways, Corendon Airlines, AlbaStar and TUI. You can take action and tell them to stop. Use our simple email tool: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop... 📹: All African Women’s Group

People seeking safety are dying. Their deaths must not be ignored. We need to know their names.