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Women for Refugee Women

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We support women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives on their own terms. www.refugeewomen.co.uk #WelcomeEveryWoman #SetHerFree #SistersNotStrangers

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We are incredibly proud that Maisson and Olivia performed at Mother Tongues: An International Multilingual Poetry Celebration today! They read beautiful original poems, first in their mother tongues and then in English. 🗣️😍 1/🧵
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨The one in, one out UK-France deal is due to end tomorrow. We welcome this news. This route was never a genuine safe route. It was: ❌A dangerous trade in human lives ❌Reliant on immigration detention ❌Retraumatising and harmful www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/🧵
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UK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources
Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide scheme
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tomorrow in London! We're excited to be reading poetry at Mother Tongues: A Celebration of Mulitilingual Poetry. Join us between 2-3pm and 4-4:30pm to hear poetry in Arabic, Luganda and English from refugee women. 📍London Poetry Pharmacy, 175-9 Oxford St ✅Drop-in, free
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Events in London
Welcome to the world's first walk-in Poetry Pharmacy: a haven of curated poetry, books, and poetic prescriptions designed to nurture your emotional wellbeing.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🖊️ “The campaigners amongst us – often raising flags about the risk of serious individual or societal harms – are used to warm words but slow action from Whitehall.” We're proud to join 50 organisations calling on the Government to draw on civil society's expertise and experience.
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Government must treat civil society as a ‘critical friend’, Prime Minister urged
Andy Burnham’s government needs to draw on civil society’s expertise and experience, charities say
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Act Build Change @actbuildchange.com · 29/09/2026
💼 Policy and Advocacy Manager at @4refugeewomen.bsky.social actbuildchange.com/opportunitie... We’re looking for a Policy and Advocacy Manager to join our small but mighty Campaigns team.
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Policy and Advocacy Manager at Women for Refugee Women
We’re looking for a Policy and Advocacy Manager to join our small but mighty Campaigns team.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📣 We welcome the Government's announcement of a safe route for Afghan women and Palestinians. This is a step in the right direction. However, the scheme, pitched to be 'small scale' for a few hundred, does not go far enough and will leave many people behind in danger and at risk of harm. 1/🧵
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UK to open new refugee resettlement routes for Afghan women and Palestinians
Exclusive: Move by Shabana Mahmood comes after closure of Afghan scheme last year but experts say numbers too small to deter Channel crossings
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Jon Featonby @jonfeatonby.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Safe and legal routes are a good thing, and welcome that Mahmood is going to be saying this later today. But, has to been seen in the context that arrivals will be in the hundreds, and the Government have shut down the Afghan scheme and refugee family reunion. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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UK to open new refugee resettlement routes for Afghan women and Palestinians
Exclusive: Move by Shabana Mahmood comes after closure of Afghan scheme last year but experts say numbers too small to deter Channel crossings
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Two women and a 10 year old child have lost their lives in the Channel. These deaths are a tragedy and our thoughts are with their loved ones and all those on the boat. Safe, accessible routes, NOW. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Three people dead, including a child, in attempt to cross Channel to UK
Official says deaths – and dozens of injuries – were probably caused by crushing on boat carrying 105 people
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We’re at Labour Party Conference! We’re looking forward to the next few days to connect with partners and parliamentarians. If you’re here and would like to connect, drop us a message! 👋
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We've had a wonderful evening at the Institute of Contemporary Arts! Catty, a member of our Rainbow Sisters, spoke on a panel discussion about her experience in our photography project with Autograph Gallery and Fast Forward: Women in Photography. 📷💜 www.refugeewomen.co.uk/new-home-our... 1/5
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Women for Refugee Women - New home: our resilience
New Home: Our Resilience is a powerful and beautiful photography exhibition telling the stories and lives of six members of our Rainbow Sisters.
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Helen Bamber Foundation 🧡 @helenbamber.org · 23/09/2026
These are mums, dads and children. Families just like ours. They deserve the chance to live with dignity, stability and hope. Our clients speak to @thetimes.com about the realities of life for families living in asylum hotels. 🗞️ Read here: www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today is Bisexual Visibility Day 🩷💜💙 A day to lift up, recognise and celebrate bisexual people all around the world. Today, we celebrate our bi Rainbow Sisters, such as Olubunmi, who shared: 🗣️"I'm celebrating that my bisexuality taught me empathy and that love doesn't fit in one box." 1/🧵
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Women for Refugee Women - Celebrating Pride Month: ‘Still Here, Still Bi – From Nigeria to the UK' By Olubunmi
To celebrate Pride month 2026, one of our Rainbow Sisters has shared her experience of being bisexual and seeking safety in the UK.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The dehumanisation of people seeking asylum by the media and parliamentarians emboldens this violence and hostility. Shameful. The Government must act urgently to stop such acts. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Far-right activist Daniel Thomas slashes dinghy in Channel with blade while rescue worker onboard
Thomas called followers to protest against arrival of asylum seekers in Gosport, but Border Force instead transported them to Dover
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We're looking for volunteers to join our brilliant volunteer team! 🎭 Drama We're looking for two Drama volunteers to support refugee women to explore their creativity through movement, performance and acting. 📆Mondays: 10am - 12pm and 12:30 - 2pm 📍Old Street, London 1/2
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Women for Refugee Women - We're looking for volunteers
We're looking for new volunteers to help factiliate our creative and educational activities for refugee and asylum-seeking women.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📣 We're looking for a Policy and Advocacy Manager If you want to challenge hostile asylum policy, influence parliamentarians, and work alongside refugee women to create change, we'd love to hear from you. 📍Hybrid, London 💜 £38,500 – 43,500 📆Apply by 10th Oct, 11:30pm Find out more:
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Women for Refugee Women - We're looking for a Policy and Research Manager
We're looking for a Policy and Research Manager to join our small but mighty Campaigns team.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🎉 That's a wrap on the first week of the new term! Here's a snippet of how it went: 🎭 Alaia who joined Drama for the first time shared: “Wow. It was so exciting and fun! Shaking our bodies, meeting new people. I am already excited for next week!” 1/3
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Some news reports on Piddington village's 'referendum' to leave the UK due to plans to house people seeking asylum nearby are: ❌Dangerously weaponising violence against women and girls ❌Dehumanising people seeking asylum ❌Feeding the misleading rhetoric that men seeking asylum are dangerous 1/4
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Immigration and Asylum Bill is back in parliament, with MPs hearing evidence on the impact of the Bill. We know it will have a disproportionately harmful impact on women seeking safety here. Here’s what happened and our concerns 👇 www.refugeewomen.co.uk/immigration-... 1/🧵
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Women for Refugee Women - Our response to the Immigration and Asylum Bill announced on 30 June 2026
We are deeply concerned by the Immigration and Asylum Bill announced on 30 June 2026 by the Home Secretary.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Our Rainbow Sisters photography project, #NewHomeOurResilience, is in a film! Catty, one of our photographers, will be speaking at the launch event about her experience exploring her experiences, sexuality, and forced marriage through photography. 🏳️‍🌈📷 📍ICA, London 📆24 September, 6:15pm
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ICA | Picture This + Q&A
The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is London’s leading space for contemporary culture. We commission, produce and present new work in film, music, performance and the visual arts by today’s…
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🚨 Reform have released a mobile ‘game’ where players can ‘stop the boats reaching the UK’. Sickening. Every year people lose their lives crossing the Channel in the search of safety. People are forced to make dangerous journeys to save their lives. This is not a game. It’s reality. 1/2
mirror.co.uk
Reform hits 'sickening new low' as it launches stop the boats mobile game
Reform UK has been criticised after launching a mobile phone game, named Small Boats Scramble, which sees users pretend to control Royal Navy vessels stopping boats crossing the Channel
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Immigration and Asylum Bill returns to Parliament today for oral evidence. We'll be watching along. 👀 The Bill will create a system that is harsher, less fair and more dangerous - particularly for women seeking safety here. Read more: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/immigration-...
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Women for Refugee Women - Our response to the Immigration and Asylum Bill announced on 30 June 2026
We are deeply concerned by the Immigration and Asylum Bill announced on 30 June 2026 by the Home Secretary.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
French health services have documented signs of violence and injuries, including bruising and fractures, on people who have been forcibly deported to France under the one in, one out deal. The UK-France deal must end, or more people will continue to be physically and psychologically harmed. 1/2
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‘Signs of violence’: asylum seekers arriving in France injured after being deported from UK
French health service documents injuries including fractures and bruising after detention and return under ‘one in one out’ scheme
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Women seeking safety in the UK often experience sexual and gender-based violence in their countries of origin, on their journeys to safety, and again in the UK. Yet the latter is often overlooked, with women left with little support to seek justice, to heal, and to recover. 1/🧵
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Female asylum seekers report being sexually assaulted by British men
Women say they are wary of pursuing criminal prosecution of rapes, for fear of having their asylum claims refused
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
🗣️ “At least 41 children have been removed from the UK to France and their whereabouts is currently unknown. The vast majority of these children have experienced acute violence and exploitation and are now without protection somewhere in Europe.” - @humansforrights.bsky.social Shameful.
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Hundreds of asylum seekers removed from UK to France have disappeared, say NGOs
Rights groups say those missing after being deported under one in, one out deal include dozens of age-disputed children
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today marks two celebrations! ✨ Shanah tova! ✨ Wishing a happy new year to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend.🍯🍏💜 ✨ Melkam Addis Amet! ✨ Wishing all those celebrating Enkutatash a wonderful time with their loved ones. 🌼💜
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 Nearly two-thirds of people who appeal their asylum refusal are then successfully granted protection by the Home Office, new data found. This reflects what we have long observed: ⚠️ The Home Office's initial asylum decisions are often of poor quality and lead to wrongful refusals. 1/🧵
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🚨Racial violence is escalating. Racist violence, intimidation and hatred is becoming a weekly occurence. Yet the Government response remains woefully inadequate. This is not in our name. It is time for urgent action. Read more below. Thank you @amnestyuk.bsky.social for coordinating. 1/3
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Statement on the escalation in racist violence
Amnesty International UK are raising the alarm on the horrifying escalation in racist violence and intimidation, and we are calling on the UK government to act immediately.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
ICYMI! Could you be a trustee or volunteer at Women for Refugee Women? Find out more 👇
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Dehumanising language, violent tactics, and lack of compassion are central to the Government’s response to people seeking safety here. This lack of humanity is deeply disturbing. A different way is possible. The PM has the chance to change course - it is vital he does so. Lives depend on it.
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Drones, teargas, riot squads: why has the UK gone to war against asylum seekers already fleeing conflict? | Diane Taylor
Burnham and Macron have committed to going further in the crackdown on French beaches. But little is being done to offer refugees safe alternative routes, says human rights writer Diane Taylor
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
As September begins, we're reflecting on what a fun and brilliant summer we've had! 🌞💜 From meeting hundreds of you at the B&J Festival, to dancing at London Pride, and celebrating with our supporters during a special evening together, we've had a blast! Roll on the new term!
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📣💜 Volunteer and Trustee opportunities. We're looking for passionate women to join our volunteer team or Board of Trustees. If you have the time, skills and compassion to support our work, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about the roles below 👇 www.refugeewomen.co.uk/jobs/ 1/🧵
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Women for Refugee Women - Jobs & Careers
Explore current refugee women job, trustee, and volunteer opportunities at Women for Refugee Women. Join our small team and make a difference to refugee women.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
📣 We’re open for new referrals. If you're supporting women seeking asylum in the UK, or with recent refugee status, and they'd like to join our weekly creative, educational and wellbeing activities, please complete our referral form! Please share with your networks, thank you 💜
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Women for Refugee Women - Join our network for refugee women in the UK
Join our network for refugee women in the UK, and asylum-seeking women in the UK. Find out how to register or refer someone, and take part in our activities!
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🚨UK-funded enforcement activity by French police is becoming increasingly violent: ❌2,720 people have been victims of French police violence ❌10 families have been separated ❌A woman's leg was run over by French police The UK-France deal is cruel, ineffective and must end, NOW.
theguardian.com
French police accused of rising use of violence to stop Channel crossings
NGO criticises ‘human cost’ of UK-funded crackdown on attempts to set off from French beaches in small boats
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📣 We're proud to join over 70 organistions to reject the Government's divisive, racist and scapegoating 'behaviour guide' for people seeking asylum. We urgently need to see a change in rhetoric and practice from those in power. www.refugeewomen.co.uk/joint-statem...
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Women for Refugee Women - Joint Statement: Organisations unite to reject the Government's divisive, racist and scapegoating behaviour guide
Joint statement: Over 60 organisations unite to reject divisive, racist, and scapegoating 'behaviour guide' for people seeking asylum.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Yesterday, the Government released guidance on how people seeking asylum in the UK should behave. The Guide: ❌Reinforces anti-migrant rhetoric ❌Distorts the reality of violence against women and girls ❌Distracts from its root causes ❌Impedes access to support and justice for survivors 1/2
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Women for Refugee Women - Women for Refugee Women’s statement on the Home Office's "Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK" guide
Our statement on the harmful "Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK" guide released by the Home Office on 19 August 2026.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
📣 We’re open for new referrals. If you’d like to, or you know someone who would like to, join our weekly activities in London, we’d love to hear from you. We accept self-referrals or referrals from organisations and professionals for refugee and asylum-seeking women. Find out more👇
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Women for Refugee Women - Join our network for refugee women in the UK
Join our network for refugee women in the UK, and asylum-seeking women in the UK. Find out how to register or refer someone, and take part in our activities!
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🚨Yarl's Wood has been a site of cruelty for almost 25 years. For 25 years, the harm caused by Yarl's Wood has been well-documented. Yet, the Government chooses to keep the site open. The IMB's 2025 report on Yarl's Wood uncovers yet more evidence of its harm and cruelty. 1/🧵
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🚨 Under the UK-France scheme: ❌ Over 100 children have been wrongly detained as adults ❌ People have been detained for over 6 months, despite 28-day guidance ❌ People needing hospital treatment were prepared for forcible deportation, instead of receiving care 1/2
theguardian.com
Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal
Figures emerge in critical letter to Home Office from organisation appointed to scrutinise detention facilities
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🏠 Everyone needs somewhere safe to call home. But the current asylum accommodation system is poor quality, unsafe, and sometimes even dangerous. We’re proud to join 50+ organisations urging the Prime Minister and to deliver safe housing for all.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📣💜 Opportunities to make a difference to refugee women! Join our Board of Trustees: We're looking for new Trustees to join our Board, in particular a Chair of Trustees and a Finance and Fundraising Trustee. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Find out more and apply now. 1/2
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Women for Refugee Women - We're looking for Trustees
We're looking for new people to join our Board of Trustees to provide strategic oversight and to ensure Women for Refugee Women's success.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🌈 We're looking for two Rainbow Sisters volunteers 🌈 Rainbow Sisters is our solidarity group for LGBTQ+ women seeking asylum in the UK. The group meets weekly to share solidarity and friendship and to build community and peer support. www.refugeewomen.co.uk/rainbow-sist... 1/2
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Women for Refugee Women - We're looking for Rainbow Sisters Volunteers
We're looking for two new volunteers to help facilitate Rainbow Sisters - our solidarity group for LGBTQ+ wome seeking asylum in the UK.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Tragedies like this should not be normalised. This news comes just days after four people tragically lost their lives in the Channel. Until safe routes are available, people will be forced to take dangerous journeys. Our thoughts are with everyone on board. 📣 Safe routes, NOW.
theguardian.com
Dinghy carrying 173 people capsizes in Channel after engine catches fire
All passengers thought to have been taken to Boulogne after large air and sea rescue operation by France and UK
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The IMB (Independent Monitoring Board) has released a report on Derwentside detention centre. Findings in the report - though damning and shocking - unfortunately did not surprise us. The evidence of the harms of detention is mounting - how much longer can the Government ignore it? 👇 1/🧵
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
If you have skills to share and you'd like to make a difference to refugee women, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for new Trustees to join our Board, in particular: 💜 Chair of Trustees 💜 Fundraising and Finance Trustee Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Find out more 👇
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Women for Refugee Women - We're looking for Trustees
We're looking for new people to join our Board of Trustees to provide strategic oversight and to ensure Women for Refugee Women's success.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We’re proud to join over 100 organisations calling on the Prime Minister @andyburnham.bsky.social to implement a national anti-racism strategy. 🖊️ “Your government has an opportunity to set a new direction, and it is vital that it does so.”
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Runnymede Trust @runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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.
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A woman and her child who fled sexual and gender-based violence - including forced marriage, extreme violence, and rape - had their case refused based on evidence that: ❌ Couldn't be located by the Home Office ❌ A Judge suspects might be 'AI hallucinated' information This is extremely concerning.
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Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests
Upper tribunal unable to find document cited in case and claims it is ‘analogous to relying on bogus evidence’
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
75 years ago, the world made a promise. The Refugee Convention was created in the aftermath of war to ensure that people fleeing persecution could find protection, safety, and dignity. For 75 years, it has saved lives across the world. Today, this promise is under attack. 1/3
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🚨The sudden suspension of family reunion last September was heartless. The failure to reunite people with their loved ones trapped in Gaza is unconscionable. The Government must reinstate family reunion, now. People's lives depend on it. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza
Refugee family reunions in limbo, despite Foreign Office saying it is ready get people out of war-torn territory
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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We're proud to join 200+ charities calling on the Prime Minister to change course from cruelty to compassion. The PM must: ❌Scrap plans to house people in ex-military sites ❌Scrap the £10k refugee tax ❌Challenge harmful rhetoric ✅Reinstate family reunion ✅Increase safe routes & much more. 1/2
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200 refugee charities call for end of asylum 'gimmicks' in letter to Burnham
EXCLUSIVE: More than 200 charities have called on Andy Burnham to tear up large parts of Shabana Mahmood's asylum plans - including a £10,000 'refugee tax' and the use of military sites
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