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Blog articles from JRS UK
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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‘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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