5 facts about Channel crossings and why people make them
There are a lot of misconceptions about why men, women and children risk their lives to cross the Channel in the hopes of finding safety in the UK. Here are five facts about it
Move on period: More than 50,000 refugees could be made homeless by the end of the year
Unless refugees are given more time to find employment and support after being given refugee status, thousands could become destitute in months.
"This is not a refugee story, it's a love story"
Hamed Amiri's life has been extraordinary. Here, he describes his family’s escape from Herat, which inspired a sell-out play.
How the Illegal Migration Bill affects vulnerable communities
The Illegal Migration Bill has now passed and will become law. But what will it actually mean for people who have fled their home countries?
"When I fled persecution unprepared, I left my family in limbo"
Five ambassadors from the VOICES Network share their stories of hardship, resilience, and hope.
5 things women want to change about the asylum system
Women going through the asylum system on how it can be improved
A family reunion that was five years in the making
Kai's search for his parents took him from childhood to adulthood
Asylum seekers: are they living on easy street?
With so many conflicting reports, it's hard to picture life for an asylum seeker in the UK. We shed some light on the matter.
The brothers who were reunited after five years apart
When Lemar and Karim were split up fleeing gunfire, they both feared the worst. Five years, and one unforgettable phone call later, they were together again
Isolated but not alone: how technology is helping young refugees combat loneliness
Our refugee support programmes moved online to help keep young women connected
Keeping our refugee services open through lockdown
Hard-working staff and volunteers worked their magic to keep things moving
Desperate journeys – migrants’ stories from Mauritania
When Helene Blensted from our international team visited Mauritania, she heard powerful stories from people forced to leave their homes. But meeting people in real life was very different to the images we see on TV..
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