Hackney Council has become the first council in the UK to pass a motion in support of the Windrush generation – and a leading campaigner has called on others to follow in its footsteps. At a council meeting last month, Cllr Carole Williams proposed that the council pushes for an end to the government’s “hostile… Read More Hackney becomes first council to pass Windrush motion
UK to go on Trial for Violations of the Rights of Migrants and Refugees The judgment of an international Tribunal can be a powerful voice for change, and in preparation for the hearing of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on violations of migrants’ and refugees’ rights, which is taking place in London in November, this message… Read More Access to Social Justice for Migrant & Refugee Peoples in the UK
Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group (GDWG) reports Stephen Shaw’s long-awaited second review into immigration detention was finally published by the Home Office. Most promising so far are some of the government’s pledged actions in response, particularly a review into the need for a time limit and an alternative-to-detention pilot to run in partnership with UNHCR, enabling… Read More Stephen Shaw review
New Forum group for befrienders. Please join and get chatting! Various volunteer-related topics welcome.
02nd December 2017 Where? Highgate Day Centre 19-37 Highgate Road London, NW5 1JY 0203 317 7940 When? 02/12/17, from 2pm onwards Speakers, food, drinks, various exchanges, networking and discussions.