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August 31, 2017
He grabbed the only opportunity he had – education
Maliha Khan works as an EAL (English as an additional language) teacher and mentor for secondary…
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July 10, 2017
From Darfur to Hull
As Hull becomes one of the latest cities to be declared a City of Sanctuary, Mosab…
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June 22, 2017
Our response to yesterday’s Queen’s Speech
Tuesday’s reports that more than 120 people are feared drowned after a boat sank off…
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May 11, 2017
Anyone can become a refugee, even a European
Decisions on asylum claims can be life or death. So why is the Government taking such…
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May 8, 2017
Refugee Council staff member nominated for award
We’re absolutely delighted to share the news that Refugee Council Volunteer Coordinator Rose McCarthy has been…
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April 25, 2017
‘All I wanted was to give back’
Today MPs have released a new report highlighting the vastly different level of integration help…
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April 4, 2017
Not all publicity is good publicity
Imagine you’ve been forced to flee your home country in fear of your life. You arrive…
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March 16, 2017
Celebrating Wonderful Women of the World
Earlier this month, the Refugee Council worked in partnership with the West Yorkshire playhouse to run…
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February 22, 2017
‘Come rain or shine’
Half term can be a trying time for teenagers–hours of boredom with nothing to do, their…
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December 22, 2016
Welcoming unaccompanied children on New Year’s Eve
I’m a Children’s Advisor at the Refugee Council’s Children’s Services in Dover. We are a 24/7…