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December 10, 2013
We must protect human rights
December 10 marks Human Rights Day. Refugee Council volunteer James Drennan reflects on how meaningful human…
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December 5, 2013
Celebrating International Volunteer Day
Today the Refugee Council is celebrating International Volunteer Day. We have 300 incredible volunteers who dedicate…
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November 25, 2013
Asylum system must stop exposing women to violence
Today marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the beginning of 16 days…
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November 19, 2013
A phone call, a life enriched and a life saved
The Refugee Council offers support for London based refugee doctors to re-qualify to UK standards…
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November 15, 2013
“I’m so lucky to have a health befriender”
Asylum seekers and refugees face many barriers to accessing healthcare. Our Health Befriending Network aims…
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November 5, 2013
Overcoming trauma through craft
Last week Ritah, an asylum seeker supported by the Refugee Council, joined the Platforma Festival…
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October 31, 2013
Gateway Protection Programme and the SHARE project
Over the past year the Refugee Council Resettlement team has worked closely with Sheffield City Council…
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October 29, 2013
Why detention has no place in the asylum system
The Chief Inspector of Prisons report into Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre, published today, includes some…
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October 22, 2013
Health reforms will put lives of mothers and babies at risk
Today MPs are debating the Immigration Bill. Part of the debate centres around charging migrants for…
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October 21, 2013
The journey of surviving to survive
Have you ever wondered what it’s like having to suddenly flee your country, to leave everything…