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Blog articles from JRS UK
The crisis in Afghanistan shows why all people seeking sanctuary need humane treatment
09 September 2021
If we are to learn from this emerging situation, we must change our whole approach to asylum
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Acupuncture for refugee friends: “The positive effect was immediate. I didn’t expect it myself’!’
02 September 2021
JRS Activities coordinator Dallya shares more on the new acupuncture clinic
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The Feast of St Alberto Hurtado SJ
18 August 2021
Fr Michael Smith SJ reflects on this painting of Alberto Hurtado that hangs in JRS UK's centre
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Phone befriending: “They know we’re there”
12 August 2021
"It's been a privilege to have people open up themselves and talk about their journey"
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“Compassion and dignity compel us to approach each person with an open heart”
11 August 2021
Government proposals would turn our backs on obligations in the Refugee Convention, writes Will
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‘My life is frozen’ – life in limbo for people seeking asylum
06 August 2021
The impact of having their lives put on hold is devastating for refugee friends
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The legacy of St Ignatius of Loyola
31 July 2021
“We are not concerned just with the survival of refugees, but with their full development.”
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Welcoming back refugee friends at the JRS shop
29 July 2021
Thanks to your donations refugee friends can choose what they need
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“JRS will always have a special place for me – it’s helped to root my Jesuit identity”
27 July 2021
Jesuit scholastic Richard reflects on his experience working at JRS over the last 2 years
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I am in admiration of the human spirit that tries to overcome adversity and hardship
22 July 2021
"We listen, we try to strengthen hope, we accompany" writes volunteer detention visitor Ursula
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