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
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
THE rate of refugee rough-sleepers is on the rise in London, according to statistics. Refugee London has collected statistics on asylum seekers sleeping rough in London. Based on statistics collected and released by CHAIN, a homelessness network data shows immigrants from non-European Union nations have been increasingly sleeping rough over the last four years. In … Continue reading
Contrasting articles were written this week, highlighting the benefits and trials of immigration around the world. The Daily Beast interviews those in Sutera Sicily that was in danger of dying off until it welcomed refugees from around the world. The small town, once home to 5000 people in the 1960’s, saw a rapid population decline … Continue reading
Kate Boyce is a journalist currently working on a documentary on government support for asylum seekers. She interviews Asylum Aid’s Debora Singer and discusses why there is a need for a gender sensitive asylum system. The process of claiming asylum can be testing for anyone. But for women, there are particular challenges. Around 7000 women … Continue reading
Demonstrators outside the Home Office stood in protest of a deportation of a 19-year old Mauritius student set to be deported today. Yashika Bageerathi’s case gained notoriety this week with a change.org petition of over 165,000 signatures was signed in support for her to remain in the UK. A government spokesman has stated that Yashika’s case has … Continue reading
Cafe Art volunteer Laura Elliott spoke to us exclusively about what makes self-expression through art so important to the homeless and asylum communities. She says events like this are a chance for all of us in the city to connect to one another. Today Cafe Art finishes its week long art exhibit titled Home is … Continue reading
Credit: SorryAsylumSeekers.com Opponents to Australia’s immigration policy have begun an online campaign to voice their frustrations. Sorryasylumseekers.com is hosting photos posted to twitter with the hashtag NotInMyName. The website has over 250 submissions so far, according to BBC figures. The posts are just one of a few stands many Australians have been taking, with Light the Dark vigils happening all … Continue reading
The government has announced plans to bring in more Syrian refugees during the crisis. These people will require care that the government does not include in their own support services. Local centres in London fill this gap, along with much needed English language courses and the chance to build relationships to the city. RefugeesLondon … Continue reading
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