Category - Refugee Council

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27 Nov 2011

Reponse to child asylum seekers 'unacceptable', says Refugee Council

The Refugee Council has called for a more effective system in response to a 2011 increase in Libyan and Syrian asylum seekers, particularly for children.
21 Jul 2011

Jemima Khan marks 60 years of protecting refugees in UK

Human rights campaigner Jemima Khan today spoke out in support of refugees in the UK at a Refugee Council event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the charity
4 Feb 2011

Funding slashed for refugee advice services

Funding for vital advice services for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK will be slashed by over 60 per cent from 1 April 2011.
26 Jan 2011

Refugee organisations face eviction from London centre

Refugee community organisations are among 23 charities facing eviction from a centre in London to make way for a 'free school'.
30 Nov 2010

Documentary reveals trauma of child asylum detainees

A Channel 4 documentary has highlighted the plight of children detained by the UK asylum system.
28 Aug 2010

Refugee Council responds to Home Office asylum statistics

Home Office asylum and immigration statistics show that government must acknowledge "serious failings" in the asylum process, says the Refugee Council
3 May 2007

'Sleepouts'

Church Action on Poverty (CAP), Amnesty International, Refugee Council are looking for people to organise 'Sleepouts' across Britain.