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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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
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
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
Asylum Seekers Rough Sleeping on the Rise in London
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
Live event from Canada/ Kenya/ UK and South Africa
Check out our liveblog of the event being streamed at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies! Here’s a precis: different perspectives exist on how refugee protection should function within each region. This session interrogates how such ‘localized’ asylum concepts and mechanisms emerge and adapt in response to the impact of refugee flows … Continue reading
Number of Asylum Seekers waiting over 6 months for a decision rises dramatically
The number of pending applications received for asylum has risen from just over 6,000 at the start of the Coalition to over 9,800 in the most recent figures (February 2014). Since Home Secretary Theresa May closed the UK Border Agency 13months ago, UK Visas and Immigration has been subsumed into the Home Office. Despite … Continue reading
Live-blog: Remembering the Rwandan Genocide
Dan Godshaw is at the University of Warwick giving a talk on remembering the Rwandan Genocide. We’re live-blogging the event on Twitter. That's all from us today. Hope you enjoyed the coverage. Don't forget to get more on the rYico website http://t.co/sbW1NQrhWv — Refugees London (@RefugeesLondon) April 25, 2014 Appolinaire: "Everyone find 3 people who … Continue reading
Asylum seekers left in poor conditions, say MPs
Asylum seekers were left in “unacceptable poor” accomodation after the Home Office employed private contractors to save money, according to a report out today. G4S, Serco and Clearel were awarded contracts in March 2012 to provide housing for 23,000 destitute asylum seekers. But a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says G4S and Serco … Continue reading
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