Asylum Seeker Resource Centre’s Post

As politicians return to Parliament this week, we’re looking at ways that our asylum system could work better for everyone. Here are messages from some of the experts who know best. ⚠️Refugee children are still being placed at risk in adult accommodation. 🛟Too many refugees have no safe way to apply to reach the UK. 💔Refugee families too often remain separated, because of our broken family reunion system. ❗We need safe routes, and a fair and humane asylum system. 📢Join us in asking the Government for simple changes that will save lives. #TogetherWithRefugees #saferoutesnow #FamiliesTogether #refugeeswelcome #UKpolitics

Today marks #WorldRefugeeDay! Many of the refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants we support every day struggle to meet basic living standards, face destitution and homelessness. Our society responds to immediate need, but we also understand the importance of challenging policies and systems at the root causes of poverty and discrimination. This is why advocacy and influencing policy makers is a key part of our work. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/gPh6iRJr

Our latest report offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by refugees after the asylum process. The study reveals a concerning 223% increase in homelessness among those leaving asylum housing from June to September 2023, prompting questions about the link between the UK's asylum system and the rising tide of homelessness. This evidence-driven exploration sheds light on systemic issues that demand our attention. Curious to learn more? Download the report: https://lnkd.in/dTZDr2Jq

🌍 In Poland, a concerning trend emerges as a third of respondents report over five cases of homelessness among #refugees, affecting specific groups such as non-Ukrainian refugees and those of Roma origin. Urgent action is needed to address this issue. 🏠 In Spain, #ΑsylumSeekers face hurdles, waiting for months to register applications, leading to homelessness for some. Shockingly, 7 out of 10 real estate agencies admit to discriminatory practices against asylum seekers. We must advocate for a more inclusive and equitable society. #EndHomelessness #RefugeeRights #EqualityNow

🌐 #RefugeeForum Pledge Alert 🤝 The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) are committed to promoting evidence-based approaches for #EducationInEmergencies and #ChildProtection integration in refugee and displacement settings. 📚 Our pledge? Together, we'll collaborate with members and partners to understand the unique challenges faced by children and young people in crisis, using this knowledge to elevate our standards, guidance, and advocacy efforts. Find out more about specific actions to achieve this commitment by 2027 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gGuxwgMV #IntegratedApproaches #EducationForRefugees

Explore the latest insights from WeAreCohere’s report, supported by Asylum Access Pathway 5, Support for Localised Refugee-led Advocacy, highlights the importance of empowering refugee leaders to drive policy changes and enhance their involvement in policymaking and society. Check out the full report to dive deeper into how we can make a difference together. 🌍📘 #LocalizedProtection #MeaningfulRefugeeParticipation #Pathways

In light of the recent attacks on refugee and asylum-seeking families and children in the UK, we must reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive and diverse society that upholds human rights for all. Seeking asylum is a human right. Children and families affected by climate, crisis and conflict have the right to seek safety in the UK. As professionals and citizens, we have a collective responsibility to stand in solidarity with vulnerable populations, actively combat misinformation and dispel myths about displaced people, share accurate information to foster understanding and empathy and be vocal allies in our workplaces and communities. Diversity strengthens our society and economy. By supporting refugees and asylum-seekers, we not only fulfil our moral obligations but also enrich our culture and workforce. Together, we can build a more inclusive UK that values and protects all its residents, regardless of their origin. #UKRiots #StandWithRefugees #InclusiveWorkplaces 

Refugee-led organizations are a growing presence in displacement responses. But they face hurdles to operate & effectively deliver support to their neighbors. This week’s Policy and Advocacy brief discusses the role of RLOs in the Uganda refugee response. Read the full brief at https://shorturl.at/UG6ev. #Uganda #Policy #Refugees #PolicyBrief #USCRI

The new Migration and Asylum Pact has been adopted but the system is still broken. My concerns still remain regarding the coming impact on families and children due to, among others, the fast-track processes, the detention under the Screening Regulation, and the barriers to access safety and services which will aggravate instances of violence, abuse, and trafficking. Solidarity provisions for search and rescue operations and prevention of deaths at the Mediterranean, among other issues, were not looked at and policies - throughout the implementation era - need to be grounded in childen's needs and invest in safeguards, procedures and capacities that address the vulnerabilities and leverage the potential of all migrants. Migration and asylum policies fail when they are blind to children’s needs and do not invest in capacities that address their vulnerabilities and leverage their potential. We should all push for a fair and humane migration and asylum system that respects children, international humanitarian and human rights law, by enhancing provisions of the Pact; let's get it right. #migrant #children #humanrights #Mediterranean

#MedEx would provide TennCare healthcare coverage, including family planning services, to thousands of low-income individuals of childbearing age, predominantly assisting citizens but also making some immigrant and refugee community members eligible. Learn more about immigrant and refugee access to Family Planning Services in our latest blog co-authored by Nick Rummell and Vanessa Zapata. 🔗 Read the full blog at https://lnkd.in/eJWDBjUi