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Destitution
Asylum in the media
Organisations working with asylum seekers and refugees
Asylum rights, law and policy
Asylum statistics and information
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Destitution
Amnesty International UK
In a new report, Amnesty International has criticised the UK government's policy on rejected asylum seekers, which is forcing thousands into abject poverty. Refugee Action and Amnesty International UK jointly launched a campaign (7 Nov 2006) highlighting the problem of destitution among refused asylum seekers.
Refugee Council
Refugee Council's Just.Fair campaign aims to end destitution for asylum seekers.
Church Action on Poverty
CAP's Living Ghost campaign works to change the Government policies that make people seeking asylum destitute
Scottish Refugee Council
Scottish Refugee Council have various resources on destitution.
The Welsh Refugee Council
The Welsh Refugee Council provides information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Wales.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice collects evidence of CAB clients' problems and uses this to campaign for changes in national and local policies and services, including destitution among asylum seekers.
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants campaigns for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.
Immigration Law Practitioners' Association
The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association promotes and improves the advising and representation of immigrants.
Jesuit Refugee Service UK
Asylum in the media
Asylumpolicy.info
Asylumpolicy.info provides a free, daily e-newsletter covering news, events and policy on refugees and asylum seekers.
Guardian Unlimited Special Report: refugees
The Guardian’s special report and ongoing coverage of asylum and refugee issues.
BBC News - Destination UK
BBC’s Destination UK summarises asylum news and features from the BBC.
Press Complaints Commission
Press Complaints Commission is an independent body which deals with complaints about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines.
Press Wise Trust
The Press Wise Trust is a media ethics charity.
Refugees, Asylum-seekers and the Media Project
The Press Wise Trust runs the Refugees, Asylum-seekers and the Media (RAM) Project to promote best practice in media coverage of refugee and asylum issues.
Organisations working with asylum seekers and refugees
Asylum Aid
Asylum Aid gives free legal advice and representation to people seeking asylum in the UK.
British Red Cross
British Red Cross provides practical and emotional assistance to vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK.
Greatcvs.co.uk
A website providing advice on job searching for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.
Immigration Advisory Service
Immigration Advisory Service provides community legal advice and representation for immigrants and asylum seekers.
International Organisation for Migration
International Organisation for Migration is an intergovernmental body which meets the operational challenges of migration.
The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture provides care and rehabilitation to survivors of torture and other forms of organised violence.
Migrant Helpline
Migrant Helpline provides a reception and advice service to asylum seekers and refugees within the South East of England.
Skills and Knowledge for Local Development (SKiLD)
Part of National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA). SKiLD's have a learning programme specifically for development workers who give hands-on support to local voluntary and community groups.
North of England Refugee Services
North of England Refugee Services works with asylum seekers and refugees in the North of England.
Oxfam
Oxfam works with asylum seekers in the UK as well as in many of the countries from which asylum-seekers in the UK come.
Refugee Arrivals Project
Refugee Arrivals Project assists newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees directly after they arrive at airports in the South East of England.
Refugee Council
Refugee Council works with asylum seekers and refugees across the UK.
Refugee Legal Centre
Refugee Legal Centre provides legal advice and representation for those seeking protection under Human Rights Asylum law.
Save the Children
Save the Children works with refugee children in the UK.
Scottish Refugee Council
Scottish Refugee Council provides information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is mandated by the UN to lead and co-ordinate international action for the worldwide protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems.
The Welsh Refugee Council
The Welsh Refugee Council provides information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Wales.
Tel: 029 2048 9800
Asylum rights, law and policy
Asylum Rights Campaign
Asylum Rights Campaign is a consortium of organisations committed to upholding the right to seek and enjoy asylum of which Refugee Action is a member.
Bail for Immigration Detainees
Bail for Immigration Detainees challenges immigration detention in the UK.
European Council on Refugees and Exiles
European Council on Refugees and Exiles is an umbrella organisation of refugee-assisting agencies working towards fair and humane policies for the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees.
Home Office - Immigration & Nationality Directorate
The Home Office’s Immigration and Nationality Directorate is responsible for Immigration control and considers applications for permission to stay, citizenship and asylum.
Immigration Law Practitioners' Association
The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association promotes and improves the advising and representation of immigrants.
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants campaigns for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.
Liberty
Liberty campaigns for human rights and civil liberties.
National Assembly Against Racism
National Assembly Against Racism campaigns on anti-racist issues affecting British society.
Student Action for Refugees
Student Action for Refugees gives university students the opportunity to campaign for refugee rights and support refugees through volunteering.
Asylum statistics and information
Home Office - Immigration and Asylum Statistics
The Home Office provides statistics on asylum, immigration and nationality.
Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees
The Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees in the UK is an independent information centre that exists to promote understanding of asylum and refugees in the UK.
Country information
Amnesty International Library
Amnesty International’s library contains an archive of most country reports, news releases and urgent actions published from 1996 to date.
Reuters AlertNet
Reuters AlertNet is a web-based humanitarian news network which provides updates on humanitarian crises around the globe and has extensive country profiles.
Human Rights Watch - Country pages
Human Rights Watch’s website contains a searchable archive of country reports.
Home Office - Operational Guidance Notes
The Home Office’s Operational Guidance Notes provide a summary of the general, political and human rights situation in each country listed.
Arts
Actors for Refugees
Actors For Refugees is a new network which aims to use the collective might of UK performers to influence community attitudes toward refugees and asylum seekers and to encourage a humanitarian response to their situation. Their main tool is a powerful performance of Asylum Monologues, which uses real transcripts of asylum seekers. They are available to perform anywhere in the UK, particularly in community venues.
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