Blog: Detention
Blog articles from JRS UK
“Compassion and dignity compel us to approach each person with an open heart”
11 August 2021
Government proposals would turn our backs on obligations in the Refugee Convention, writes Will
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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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JRS legal workshops: helping people to access justice
16 July 2021
“I only knew because JRS told me"
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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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Hope of a secure home turned to horror for those held at Napier barracks
12 May 2021
Sophie shares the experiences of those seeking asylum, this Mental Health Awareness week
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A common humanity and human need.
21 April 2021
Take action with JRS to oppose new government proposals which would deny refugees safe haven
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“Dying and rising with Jesus”
01 April 2021
Sr Vianney reflects on how refugee friends reflect the suffering of Jesus this Easter Triduum
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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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“This year we hope”
15 January 2021
Will reflects and shares hopes from our friends who've experienced immigration detention.
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