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Blog articles from JRS UK
“Mixed-emotions and surreal feelings”: a visit to a Detention Centre
21 January 2020
Jo Biernat recounts the moving experience of her first visit to Harmondsworth & Colnbrook IRCs
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Legal Blog: The UN Refugee Convention
14 January 2020
In the first of our blogs from the Legal Project, Jess explains what it means to be a 'refugee'
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‘My time as an Arrupe Intern’
08 January 2020
Jasmine Husseini reflects on her work at JRS UK over the last 9 months
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Christmas Card Appeal: Thank you!
20 December 2019
Jo and Bea are overwhelmed by the positive response to our cards for those in detention
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A Christmas gift
13 December 2019
Megan Knowles shares what's coming up for the final Day Centre of the year...
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“To be a witnessing presence”
11 December 2019
Sr Linda reflects how this Advent season we can be present for those in detention
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Another year waiting…
29 November 2019
Sarah Teather shares the difference your donations make to the lives of our refugee friends.
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Volunteer Reflection Day: ‘A heart-warming encounter’
19 November 2019
Beatrice, our detention outreach manager & Sr Linda reflect on JRS's first Volunteer Day
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“We owe it to those silenced to use our voice well”
13 November 2019
By voting, we have a duty to consider those refused asylum, writes Sophie our Policy Officer.
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“Nobody, not a soul to speak on their behalf.”
05 November 2019
Will speaks on the power of hope and solidarity for those in immigration detention
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