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Blog articles from JRS UK
Displaced and Disappointed: challenges faced by asylum seekers in the UK
09 April 2020
'Refugees Call for Change' write their first blog on life as an asylum seeker in the UK
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Delayed but not disheartened: running the London Marathon
02 April 2020
Anna reflects on preparing to run the London Marathon for JRS UK later this year.
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On the road with Aidan: delivering joy to refugees
31 March 2020
Aidan test-runs the JRS Emergency Response scheme & paves the way for more to follow
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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
[READ]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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