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Sudan

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The ongoing conflict in Sudan has forcibly displaced nearly 9 million people, making it the most severe displacement crisis globally. Though the crisis has faded from headlines, the horrendous humanitarian situation persists, with protection, education, (mental) health support, and shelter urgently required.

From our kitchen to yours!

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Basarat, head chef at the JRS Social Drop-in, shares her recipe for Jollof Rice & Fried Chicken, a firm favourite here at JRS UK. Would you like to eat with us? Why not try this tasty recipe at home?

Our Home

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The theme of Refugee Week (17th – 23rd June) this year is ‘Our Home’. The Accommodation Project share some reflections on what ‘home’ means to refugee friends and At Home hosts alike.

Learn more about the At Home hosting scheme

P.S. stay tuned for our next report on refugee homelessness, out 25th June!

After Brook House

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In May, JRS UK published our latest research report, After Brook House: continued abuse in immigration detention. It shows clearly continued abuse and mistreatment across immigration detention, seven years on from the abuse revealed in the Brook House Inquiry Report.

Read the report and what you can do

Access to good quality free legal advice

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Poor provision of legal services means that people seeking asylum in the UK are often unable to find a good quality solicitor to help guide them through the complexities and the hostility of the asylum system. Michael, Senior Legal Officer, reflects on the importance of the JRS UK Legal Project, and invites you to walk the London Legal Walk with us.

Walk with us or donate to the London Legal Walk

The importance of celebrating together

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Mny refugee friends supported by JRS UK experience long, protracted period of legal limbo and destitution. Spending time and celebrating together is an important opportunity to form friendships, support one another through ups and downs, and think of something else whilst waiting for a decision on their asylum claim.

You're invited...

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The London Legal walk brings together law firms, barrister chambers, corporations and organizations, like JRS UK, to walk 10km across London, all to raise funds for not-for-profit and legal aid providers. This year, JRS UK will be walking in support of its own in-house Legal Project.

Learn more about the London Legal Walk

Jesuit Refugee Service UK
The Hurtado Jesuit Centre
2 Chandler Street, London E1W 2QT

020 7488 7310
uk@jrs.net

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