The New North London Synagogue based in Finchley, facilitates provides a drop-in centre for destitute asylum seekers (not refugees) every month. Launched in 2006, the centre offers legal signposting, food, medical treatment, clothes and shoes and medical treatment. More than 800 people are on their books from over 50 countries. Young volunteer Angus Mayer has … Continue reading
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ARTFitzrovia Creates a Creative Space
ARTFitzrovia is a unique spot for refugee artists looking for a space to express themselves. We spoke to ARTFitzrovia’s organizer Jake Evans talks about what makes it a welcome space for all of London’s most vulnerable to come together. Continue reading
UK: life in limbo for Sudanese democracy activists, by Olivia Warham
Britain remains blind to the reasons why threatened minorities and activists are forced to flee hostile regimes, treating those who seek asylum with hostility and disdain. We must recognise the bravery of those who want for their country the freedoms we take for granted. Sudan is among the world’s most repressive nations, with … Continue reading
All You Need To Know: New Immigration Bill Edition
IF you’re confused about the new immigration bill, or would like to know what is proposed- this is an easy guide to help you figure it out! Continue reading
Wednesday Wordles – 7th May
Here’s what people have been saying on Twitter using the hashtag #refugees. Some of the top tweets of today: #Refugees Deported To Their Death: The Story of Sadik http://t.co/JjaUd1ah3n #Israel #Ethiopia pic.twitter.com/i3OuLaK3yP — Revolution News (@NewsRevo) May 7, 2014 Today we ran a cycling & wellbeing session for 43 #refugees & asylum seekers. Thanks … Continue reading
Interview with Asylum Seeker from Sri Lanka
https://soundcloud.com/niall-fitzmaurice/interview-with-mathan-nathan Mathan Nathan is an Asylum Seeker originally from Sri Lanka. He is a member of Tamil Solidarity and has engaged in demonstrations and protests against the war crimes committed by the government in Sri Lanka. He is now a refugee and is currently seeking asylum in the UK. Continue reading
The Past 10 Years of Asylum Applications for the UK
Applications for Asylum in the UK: In 2002 the number of Asylum Seekers applying to the UK peeked at a record number of 84,130 applicants. This rapid growth in Asylum Seekers began in in the late eighties and continued to rise until 2003 when the numbers began to fall and continued to do so for the next … Continue reading
Bike project going from strength to strength
A project to give refugees and migrants free bikes and bike repairs in Stockwell is going from strength to strength. This is one of the many projects, including The Bike Project, to help refugees get around the capital. We went to speak to volunteers Jonathan and Luke this bank holiday weekend to find out about … Continue reading
New North London Synagogue Refugee Drop in Centre Collection Day
We went down and spent the afternoon with the volunteers at a local synagogue run refugee charity called: New North London Synagogue Drop-In Centre. Taking place the first Sunday of the month, volunteer: David Solomons talks us through what happens on the day and what happens in preparation before. Continue reading
Brief history of refugees in London
We’ve been taking a look back at the history of refugees and asylum seekers in London over the last few centuries, and it’s an interesting read. From the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to World War Two and people fleeing the French Revolution in 1789, it is clear that London has a rich history of … Continue reading
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