Blog: Comment
Blog articles from JRS UK
Hosted in the Virtual spaces
14 October 2021
Hannah shares some of the practicalities of coordinating a hosting scheme over Zoom
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Running to accompany refugees
30 September 2021
As the London Marathon approaches this weekend, Nick shares his motivations for running for JRS
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The Feast of St Alberto Hurtado SJ
18 August 2021
Fr Michael Smith SJ reflects on this painting of Alberto Hurtado that hangs in JRS UK's centre
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“JRS will always have a special place for me – it’s helped to root my Jesuit identity”
27 July 2021
Jesuit scholastic Richard reflects on his experience working at JRS over the last 2 years
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I am in admiration of the human spirit that tries to overcome adversity and hardship
22 July 2021
"We listen, we try to strengthen hope, we accompany" writes volunteer detention visitor Ursula
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Update on the Nationality & Borders Bill: there is much that can and must be done.
21 July 2021
Sadly, the Bill has passed the second reading, and will now progress to committee stage.
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JRS legal workshops: helping people to access justice
16 July 2021
“I only knew because JRS told me"
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“A denial of dialogue and encounter, and an absence of the need to truly understand”
01 July 2021
We are facing the creation of a system so inhuman, it will not listen to people claiming asylum
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“The impact of a listening ear and a functioning bike”
23 June 2021
Miriam shares the impact of your donations to the refugee friends’ hardship fund.
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“To walk together is both our nature and our deep need.”
17 June 2021
This Refugee Week volunteer Chris reflects on the experiences of immigration detainees.
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