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Government broke the law by not giving reasons for Dubs children rejections, court finds
The Court of Appeal has ruled today (3 October 2018) that the government acted unlawfully in not giving reasons to children refused entry to Britain under the Dubs Amendment. The…
A Syrian, making Italian pizza, in Greece: the refugees building lives in Europe
Rebuilding a life in a new country, with a new vocation, in a new language can be unimaginably tough. But with a little support, some refugees in Greece are beginning…
Calais volunteer’s conviction for Tweet sets a dangerous precedent
Loan Torondel, a former volunteer with Help Refugees partner organisation L’Auberge des Migrants in Calais, France, has been convicted for defamation after posting a photo of two police officers on…
Mohammad: from refugee to software developer
After fleeing the conflict in Syria, Mohammad came to Athens. Here he volunteered with our partners Velos Youth. He’s now used his skills and experience to get a job with…
Evictions in Dunkirk leave hundreds without shelter
Yesterday, authorities in Grande-Synthe evicted an unofficial camp of approximately 800 people. Over 400 people, including 60 families and nearly 100 children, were taken onto buses destined for accommodation. By…
Britain’s asylum dispersal system is on the verge of “catastrophic failure”
14 council leaders and politicians have written an open letter to the government warning that the current asylum system is nearing “catastrophic failure”, and asking Home Secretary Sajid Javid to…
3,000 chairs, one message: artists in support of child refugees
Author Nicola Davies was outraged at the government’s lack of compassion towards unaccompanied refugee children. So she started a campaign – which became a book – telling the story of…
Meet the refugee entrepreneurs building new lives in Greece
Mohammed mixes milk to make cheese. He’ll sell the finished product in the refugee camp he calls home. The money will help support his family. “We make it just the…
More than 50 dead as rival militias continue to clash in Libya’s Tripoli
Clashes that erupted between rival militias on the 27th August have killed more than 50 people, injured many more, and left thousands of civilians trapped indoors in Libya’s capital, according…
Fire at Refugee Women’s Centre Warehouse in Dunkirk: donate today
The warehouse which Refugee Women’s Centre operate from in Dunkirk, France was unfortunately burnt down on the night of 28th August, and all the stock and storage space has been…
Refugee Stories: Mohammed Nabeel
This letter was written by Mohammed Nabeel, who was captured and tortured by the Syrian Regime. He is currently living in a refugee camp in Greece with his wife and…
Three Questions About Volunteer Intimidation In Calais
The authorities in Calais have a long history of obstructing, intimidating and harassing aid workers who provide food, material aid, shelter, social services and legal support to refugees. In June…