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Blog articles from JRS UK
An asylum system that is bad for health and people
06 April 2022
On World Health Day, Sophie reflects on healthcare barriers for refugees and asylum seekers.
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Forced migration from the Ukraine and the UK’s response
24 March 2022
The public response to Ukrainian refugees has revealed and awakened public sympathy.
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Tackling housing injustice with kindness and hospitality
18 February 2022
World Day of Social Justice, 20th February 2022
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Accompaniment: a mutual blessing
04 February 2022
As Nick moves on for JRS, he shares some reflections on four years accompanying refugee friend.
[READ]Our hopes for 2022
07 January 2022
The JRS UK detention outreach team share their hopes for a new year.
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Hoping for wisdom
07 January 2022
As we begin a new year, Sophie reflects on the next stages of the Nationality and Borders Bill
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A Christmas Message
23 December 2021
From the JRS community - a very happy and joyful Christmas!
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‘We must change course’
25 November 2021
Sophie reflects on the tragedy of 27 people losing their lives in the English Channel.
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The Nationality and Borders Bill treats hostility as a virtue
25 November 2021
Sophie outlines how the Government's Bill further entrenches hostility in the asylum system.
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The Borders Bill will make life in the asylum system much bleaker
18 November 2021
Sophie explains how detention and detention-like asylum accommodation will be extended.
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