News: COVID-19
News articles from JRS UK
World Health Day- Caring for body and soul
05 April 2022
JRS continues to provide a healthy wellbeing for refugee friends.
[READ]JRS UK speaks out extension of Napier barracks
29 October 2021
There is no justification to extend the use of Napier Barracks as asylum accommodation.
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Cheering on our Marathon Runners
30 September 2021
Join JRS UK in cheering on our runners this Sunday!
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Donated bags restore dignity to men held at Napier barracks
11 August 2021
"This means no-one will be walking out of Napier with a black bin bag of belongings"
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Urgent call for volunteer hosts to offer ‘spaces of sanctuary’ for destitute refugees at home
08 June 2021
Could you open your home to a refugee friend in need?
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JRSUK welcomes High Court ruling finding use of degrading military barracks as asylum accommodation unlawful, and renews calls for immediate closure of Napier Barracks.
03 June 2021
"It is beyond time to close Napier barracks"
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As the Home Office continues to move asylum seekers into Napier – it’s time to #CloseTheBarracks
14 April 2021
Against public health advice asylum seekers continue to be held & moved to Napier barracks
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Informative ‘Access to Healthcare’ event highlights daily challenges refugees face
25 March 2021
JRS discussed the need to engage refugees & those seeking asylum with dignity and respect
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“Appalling, degrading conditions at all military barracks needs to end.”
17 March 2021
JRS UK renews calls to close Napier barracks, in the wake of imminent closure of Penally camp.
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