Inspiring to see walkers from @assistsheffield.bsky.social complete their #5marathonsin5days at the weekend in memory of Pious Nyandoro. Pious's dedication to justice inspired many. His death last year was a tragic reminder of the cruelty of the hostile environment. Donate in his memory:

5 Marathons in 5 Days for Mental Health, Solidarity and Justice

Help Eve Thibault raise money to support ASSIST Sheffield

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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡@assistsheffield.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Pious was a friend, adviser, coach, leader and inspiration to me. I am walking in his memory...to raise awareness of the daily impact of migration policies on mental health.” - Eve Check out the rest of the post to learn more about what's motivating them every step of the way. 💬

🗞️ We were featured in the latest issue of Reconnect Magazine which went through doors across Devon last week! Pick up your copy to read an overview of our @refugeeweek.bsky.social events in Exeter in June. You can read our full #RefugeeWeek reflections via our website (🔗 in comments).

From widespread racist violence, to attacks on places of worship and burning down homes and businesses of people of colour, our new PM is inheriting a country which is ripping at the seams. Our Head of Policy tells the @bigissue.com why Andy Burnham needs to introduce national antiracism strategy ✍️

Why Britain needs an anti-racism strategy right now

An anti-racism strategy is needed in the UK to address rising racist violence and online hate speech, says Runnymede Trust's Stephen Walcott.

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Successive recent governments have emboldened racist hatred through inflammatory rhetoric and cruel policy. This time must be different - we're proud to join @runnymedetrust.bsky.social and 100+ other organisations calling for a national anti-racism strategy.

Runnymede Trust@runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 7d ago

From widespread racist violence, to attacks on places of worship and burning down homes and businesses of people of colour, our new Prime Minister is inheriting a country which is ripping at the seams.

We're proud to join @asylummatters.bsky.social and more than 200 other organisations in signing this letter calling for an asylum policy based on evidence, not cruelty. Read more: asylummatters.org/2026/07/27/b...

🏡 A good home needs to be looked after properly. That's why we need a Property Assistant to keep our homes across Greater Manchester safe, working well, and welcoming for the people who live there 🔗 boaztrust.org.uk/pages/property-assistant 🧵1/3

👏👏👏 "We know that those fleeing persecution are no different to us. They want to live in safety, contribute to their communities, and build a good life for their families." This is the UK at its best and we're proud to see so many faith leaders speaking out. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Dozens of religious leaders call on PM to lead 'fresh start' with asylum warning

EXCLUSIVE: Senior figures from the UK's Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities have jointly written to Andy Burnham calling for a 'fresh start' on asylum and saying this is a moment to choose what k...

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Meet the #5MarathonsIn5Days Walkers🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼 With 1 week to go, they're preparing to hike 5 marathons, tracing a giant heart around the Peak District. 130 miles and 5,500m+ of climbing (almost the same as Mount Kilimanjaro!) ⛰️ So add 28 Jul to 1 Aug to your diary and follow the challenge as it unfolds.

A new prime minister is an opportunity to change course on the government’s misguided, cruel and unworkable asylum and immigration policies. We need a humane asylum system that means people can be safe and can rebuild their lives.

Andy Burnham has just pledged to end rough sleeping - which is great. Ending homelessness means ending it for everyone, including people in the asylum and immigration system. Currently, homelessness is designed into the asylum process - this needs to change if the PM is going to achieve his goal 1/4

Monday’s debate on the Immigration and Asylum Bill highlighted how this legislation will erode vital protections, saddle people with unavoidable debt, undermine fairness, and make the path to settlement even longer and more insecure. Read our reflections naccom.org.uk/immigration-...

Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 - NACCOM

On Monday 13 July, MPs debated the Immigration and Asylum Bill at its Second Reading. This new major piece of immigration legislation, the fifth to come before Parliament in five sessions, lands amids...

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"We plant belonging" A wonderful story, and a reminder of the importance of volunteering opportunities and access to nature to support the wellbeing and sense of belonging for people seeking asylum. Proud to see our members @asylumlink.bsky.social involved! www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

‘We plant belonging’: how nature charities and asylum seekers work together in UK countryside

Environmental and refugee groups have joined forces to benefit lives and wildlife in Wales and elsewhere

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Safe and legal routes save lives. We welcome the government’s commitment to creating new safe routes, but these must not come at the expense of existing pathways that would have helped women and children to flee devastating wars and brutal regimes: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council

Suspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safety

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The UK has introduced immigration or asylum legislation almost every year over the past decade. Yet people still wait years for asylum decisions, poor outcomes are routinely overturned on appeal & too many trafficking survivors aren't identified or supported. Today MPs will debate YET another bill 🧵

The Home Office's own evaluation confirmed that a 56-day move-on period prevents homelessness. The decision to cancel the extension to 56 days is a worrying indication that the Home Office is backsliding on its commitment to reducing homelessness. Read more: naccom.org.uk/naccom-refle...

NACCOM reflections on the Evaluation of the initiatives to enhance the move on process - NACCOM

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1/🔈🔈🔈 "Saddling newly recognised refugees with debt for receiving support they needed to survive will only make it harder for them to rebuild & get on with their lives." RMJ's Head of Campaigning @nickbeales.bsky.social on Shabana Mahmood's latest cruel asylum plans www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

Asylum seekers could be forced to pay £10,000 accommodation bill

The government's newly presented Immigration and Asylum Bill plans to make asylum seekers repay up to £10,000.

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A grim, performatively cruel policy that will only lead to homelessness among people seeking asylum and poverty and long term uncertainty among those granted status and trying to rebuild their lives here www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... to

Asylum seekers to pay £10,000 towards living costs under new UK law

Means-tested scheme included in immigration and asylum bill condemned by charities for placing tax on refugees

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Excellent, important report by IPPR featuring evidence from four of our members: @assistsheffield.bsky.social, @rmjusticeuk.bsky.social, @boothcentre.bsky.social and @hopeprojects.bsky.social. This government's asylum and migration policies are risking driving even more people into homelessness

Institute for Public Policy Research@ippr.org · 2mo ago

“People are being pushed towards homelessness at the exact moment they're meant to be starting a new chapter.” IPPR research finds that too many people granted refugee status are leaving asylum accommodation without enough time or support to secure housing, putting them at risk of homelessness. 🧵

A change in PM should be a chance to rethink, but it appears that the immigration and asylum bill will be introduced next week, a bill that will do nothing to help the asylum system run more smoothly while making life harder for those seeking protection in the UK. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Shabana Mahmood’s immigration and asylum bill to go before MPs next week

Refugee charities fear controversial changes, including on forced removals and age checks, are being rushed through

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"We have all needed encouragement to speak up, stand up, and advocate for ourselves ... we hope to bring encouragement to others to do the same". This #RefugeeWeek, our Community Ambassadors, Nico, Shamim, Ann and Kas reflected on what the theme of courage means to them ⬇️🧡

As we celebrate Refugee Week this week and focus on courage, we wanted to highlight the amazing courage we see each week from the young people we support at our youth hub. They leave behind their homes, their family, their friends and their culture.

📢 Our 2025-26 Impact Report has landed - just in time for #RefugeeWeek! 🧡📮 www.boaztrust.org.uk/articles/our...

Our 2025-26 Impact Report is here!

Everyone deserves safety, dignity and a home.

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Hear from our staff as they share the everyday courage they see at Young Roots. Young people shape our work, inspire our team, and remind us all why safe and welcoming spaces matter. If their courage inspires you, donate to our Refugee Week appeal🧡 www.justgiving.com/campaign/yrc...

To mark #RefugeeWeek 2026 our English class students have helped write a song about courage with The Crossings Band. We hope to share the finished song with you very soon! youtube.com/shorts/MJnOp... #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #Courage #Welcome #Inclusion #Community #ActionFoundation

A song for Refugee Week 2026 from Action Foundation

YouTube video by Action Foundation

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For #RefugeeWeek, our COO and interim CEO, Carly Whyborn, has written for @the-independent.com about the acts of kindness we see through our work, and how they’re far more representative of our country than the mobs targeting migrants with threats and violence. www.independent.co.uk/voices/uk-re...

The UK should be safe for refugees – this is how you can open your doors

Every day, ordinary people across the UK are opening their homes to refugees. They represent our communities far more than the mobs targeting migrants with threats and violence, says Carly Whyborn

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To mark Refugee Week, our Hosting and Lodgings projects enjoyed a wonderful guided tour at Kew Gardens. 🌿🌼 The visit was an opportunity to explore, connect, and spend time together in one of London's most beautiful green spaces. #RefugeeWeek #KewGardens #CommunityasaSuperpower #HousingJustice

When Zara first came to the UK, she said London felt huge and scary. She was alone, with no friends or family, and had to figure out how everything worked in a new country. Zara came to Young Roots for support with her asylum claim and to meet people who understood what she was going through.

“Courage calls to courage everywhere.” - Millicent Fawcett, a suffragist, pioneering feminist and union leader who campaigned for women's right to vote. This year's #RefugeeWeek theme of courage feels particularly relevant ⬇️ 🧵1/4

Refugee Week begins today. This year we’re celebrating courage, and we see it every day in the young people rebuilding their lives in the UK. We see it in their determination to study, work, make friends and to play a role in their new community.

This #RefugeeWeek, we're celebrating the courage of everyone seeking sanctuary 🧡 At ASSIST, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to live in safety, with the dignity to rebuild their lives. Join us in the face of unprecedented hostility. Choose compassion, show solidarity, and have #Courage. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽