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March 25, 2014
‘Life is very different now’
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Gateway Protection Programme in the UK. Through Gateway,…
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March 19, 2014
‘I’m really proud to be English’
Som is a refugee, originally from Bhutan. He was resettled in the UK from Nepal with…
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March 17, 2014
Celebrating our Health Befriending Network
This month, the funding for our Health Befriending Network sadly came to an end. Since…
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December 16, 2013
‘Nobody is born a victim’
Last month we were honoured to be visited by leading women’s rights activist and gender based…
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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…
