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Blog articles from JRS UK
“I don’t feel that I’m left behind”: Laptops, smartphones and the strength to carry on
12 February 2021
Without basic technology many of our refugee friends are disconnected from society writes Jo
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St Josephine Bakhita & the International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
08 February 2021
On the Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita, Sr Rose Mary reflects on the victims of trafficking.
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“Yet another wall where we desperately needed a bridge”
28 January 2021
New immigration rules add another barrier to sanctuary for those seeking asylum, writes Sophie
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Video: What’s it like to host a refugee guest with JRS UK?
22 January 2021
"It was just such a privilege to have somebody around."
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“This year we hope”
15 January 2021
Will reflects and shares hopes from our friends who've experienced immigration detention.
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Reporting: A pointless and damaging Home Office condition
22 December 2020
Ahmed sheds light on a practice used to undermine & degrade those seeking asylum.
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Can the UK Government decide to arbitrarily deny asylum claims?
11 December 2020
Interview with Legal Officer Michael Tarnoky on the UK's recent changes to immigration rules
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‘O Holy Night’: A Christmas album by Éadaoin Hanrahan
11 December 2020
"It’s a privilege to raise money to help our refugee friends"
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“All that I ask of God, is that I am not indifferent to suffering”
02 December 2020
How an Argentine folk singer's moving lyrics provide inspiration for JRS's work in detention
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The story of self-expression
19 November 2020
"I believe I have discovered a hidden talent within me as a potential writer and story teller"
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