Migration: Policy & Practice Birmingham – Black Country have released their first Sector Assessment on the barriers and challenges faced by migrants in the area. 2021 Sector Assessment Released We are delighted to share with you our first Sector Assessment:
The UK High Court has made a landmark ruling that trafficking victims should have the right to remain. Link to a Guardian report on the issue: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/12/trafficking-victims-should-be-granted-leave-to-remain-in-uk-high-court-rules
The Women and Equalities Committee of the UK Parliament is examining the fairness of the UK asylum process, looking at the experiences of people seeking asylum who have a range of protected characteristics (as defined in the UK’s Equality Act).
On 10 August 2021, twenty-nine women and sixteen children of Women with Hope enjoyed a picnic in Lichfield’s beautiful Beacon Park. The park is set in the historic and beautiful city centre and is overlooked by the magnificent three spired
Information from Refugee Women about action to stop a proposed detention centre. The government is planning to open a new immigration detention centre for women this autumn. Hassockfield detention centre is on the site of the notorious Medomsley prison in
We rely on donations to keep our work going supporting women asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. We have now gone live with the Charities Aid Foundation CAF Donate system which will manage donations online for us. If you are a
Storytelling is a powerful tool that allows us take a walk in someone else’s shoes and help us understand that there is more that unites us than divides us. Telling the stories of people from refugee backgrounds is vital to
The UK and India signed a non-binding agreement on migration this week. The basic ingredients are to beef up cooperation on removing unauthorised migrants in exchange for a minor liberalisation on youth mobility-type visas and some warm words on encouraging
From Migrant Voice: Migrant Voice are now stepping up our campaign against extortionate visa fees. We want to hear from anyone affected by the UK visa process to help inform and shape our campaign. We invite you to take part