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Blog articles from JRS UK
Morning prayer call: a source of hope
26 March 2020
Nick reflects on the daily video call that joins the JRS community together in prayer.
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Standing with refugees means calling for urgent action
19 March 2020
The current outbreak is particularly troubling for the refugees we serve, writes Sophie
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International Women’s Day 2020
08 March 2020
We asked some of the women at JRS UK about their experiences & hopes for an equal future.
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London Marathon: 10 Questions with Andrea
05 March 2020
We sat down with Andrea as she prepares to run the London Marathon for JRS UK
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Asylum in the UK: surviving in the hostile environment
04 March 2020
Claudia Bonamini shares what she learnt about the UK Asylum system during her visit to JRS UK
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Random Acts of Kindness Day 2020
17 February 2020
To mark the day, Aidan explores some of the rewards & joys that spontaneous kindness can bring
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Legal Blog: What happens when you claim asylum?
13 February 2020
Michael looks at the steps those seeking asylum in the UK must follow & the barriers they face.
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“Everyone should be a JRS host!”
31 January 2020
Miko, one of our volunteers, shares his story of hosting refugees at his home
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“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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