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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 14h

On #WorldFoodDay, we remember that access to food is a matter of justice and dignity. No one should face hunger, destitution, or barriers to meeting their basic needs while navigating the asylum system.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Whether you signed a petition, attended an event, shared a post, tuned into an interview, or prayed with us: thank you for standing alongside refugees this World Day of Migrants and Refugees and always 🤝💙

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We took on the Vitality London 10K on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, running in solidarity with, and raising vital funds for, people seeking sanctuary. Thank you to our amazing runners and to everyone who donated

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We visited two churches to share our work and pray together on the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, sharing prayers rooted in accompaniment: walking alongside refugee friends with compassion, dignity, and hope

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We delivered 12 radio interviews across several regional news outlets to spread the word about our Defend Asylum campaign, calling on the UK government to 1️⃣ Restore the right to asylum 2️⃣ Put dignity and protection at the heart of the asylum system 3️⃣ End immigration detention

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On Thursday, we spoke with members of the Jesuit Young Adult Ministry about Catholic Social Teaching and the Church’s welcome to refugees

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On Wednesday, @childrenscomm.bsky.social spoke at our inaugural annual lecture, chaired by Julie Etchingham. She focused on the importance of accuracy for refugee children, and warned that children treated as adults and placed in detention represent a “shocking failure” of the asylum system

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On Monday, together with Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), @dioceseofplymouth.bsky.social, Caritas Brentwood, and St Vincent de Paul Society, we delivered hundreds of postcards to Downing Street as part of our Defend Asylum campaign

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Last week, as we marked World Day of Migrants and Refugees, supporters, partners, volunteers and friends joined us across the country to call for a more welcoming society. Take a look at everything we got up to! 👀

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

👟 And if you're looking to join Team JRS UK in raising vital funds for people seeking sanctuary, sign up to run with us at the London Landmarks Half Marathon in April 2027: www.jrsuk.net/london-landm...

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London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027 | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🫶 You can still show your support for our wonderful runners - Fran from @londonjesuit.bsky.social, John from Jesuit Young Adult Ministries, and the 6 Jesuit novices Anton, Francois, Greg, Paul, Petr, and Stepan - by donating to our JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/jrsuk-london10k

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Team JRS UK is running the Vitality London 10,000!

On the World Day of Migrants and Refugees our amazing team of Jesuit Novices and members of the Young Adult Ministry will be taking on the Vitality London 10,000 to raise vital funds in support of peo...

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📣 Go Team JRS UK 📣 Thank you to everyone who cheered us on at the Vitality London 10K this World Day of Migrants and Refugees!

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you to members of Team JRS UK for walking (or running 😉) alongside people seeking sanctuary this World Day of Migrants and Refugees at the Vitality London 10K! Donate to support Team JRS UK here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/jrsuk-london10k

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tayeb is one of many children we've supported after being wrongly identified as adults and detained. No child should experience detention. In fact, detention has a devastating impact on people and should have no place in our asylum system at all. Read our newsletter: www.jrsuk.net/autumn2026/

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Together, Autumn 2026 | JRS UK

What happens when children seeking safety are treated as adults and placed in immigration detention?

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tayeb* was just 16 when he fled Sudan and came to the UK seeking safety. When his age was wrongly recorded, he was detained at Harmondsworth IRC and treated as an adult. With support from our Detention Outreach Team, he secured an age assessment and was eventually released into care.

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Simon Giarchi @simon-giarchi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Proud to join @jrsuk.bsky.social & @stvincentdepaul.bsky.social at #Numner10 #DowningStreet to hand in the @dioceseofplymouth.bsky.social's & other campaign cards for the #WelcomeTheStranger campaign. Vital we share the truth of the #Gospel together at this crucial time. #Catholic #FaithInAction

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last night's talk was chaired by the wonderful Julie Etchingham. Thank you to Dame Rachel and Julie, and all who supported this event. Read more: www.jrsuk.net/news/childre...

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Children’s Commissioner warns of “shocking failure” to protect refugee children at inaugural JRS UK Annual Lecture | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A particular focus of the lecture was the treatment of young people whose ages are disputed by authorities. Citing recent data, she said that of 1,897 people assessed as adults over a six-month period, 442 decisions were later overturned, with hundreds of cases still awaiting resolution.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Speaking at the inaugural JRS UK Annual Lecture yesterday, Dame Rachel challenged policymakers & the wider public to place children at the centre of conversations about migration, and to resist the increasingly polarised rhetoric surrounding people seeking safety.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dame Rachel de Souza @childrenscomm.bsky.social calls for truth, compassion and better safeguarding of children seeking asylum, warning: “The nation that fails to value childhood fails to value anything at all.”

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Children’s Commissioner warns of “shocking failure” to protect refugee children at inaugural JRS UK Annual Lecture | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

At JRS UK, we see the impact of these decisions on young people seeking safety. Every child deserves protection, dignity and a fair assessment of their needs.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

According to analysis she is expected to present, at least 23% of Home Office age-assessment decisions were later overturned. Behind these figures are children who risk being wrongly treated as adults and denied the protections they are entitled to.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ahead of the JRS UK World Day of Migrants and Refugees Lecture today, Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza is expected to raise serious concerns about the Home Office's age-assessment process for children seeking asylum. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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'I shudder to think about wrongly assessed kids forced to sleep next to adults'

EXCLUSIVE: Urgent action is needed to stop child asylum seekers being wrongly assessed as adults, Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza will say today

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St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) @stvincentdepaul.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our CEO, Kate Nightingale, joined CARITAS & @jrsuk.bsky.social at Parliament to hand in petitions as part of our joint #WelcomeTheStranger campaign. We’re standing in Catholic solidarity with migrants & refugees at a crucial time, as many face fear and violence. #MakingAChange

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part! There's still time to add your voice - postcards are continuing to roll in and we want to make it to the government: we stand with refugees. Get involved: www.jrsuk.net/defend-asylum

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We delivered hundreds of postcards from parishes and communities across the UK as part of our campaign to Defend Asylum. Our campaign calls on the government to do three things: restore the right to asylum, end immigration detention, and put dignity at the heart of the asylum system.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As Christians, we stand with refugees. This week, ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, we took that message to Downing St with Caritas Social Action Network and @stvincentdepaul.bsky.social

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣Together Autumn 2026 out now! Read about the growing number of children wrongly detained, the realities facing people in immigration detention, and how people are continuing to find dignity and hope despite these challenging circumstances. Get your copy today at www.jrsuk.net/autumn2026!

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Together, Autumn 2026 | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📣Did you know that every month, refugee friends from JRS UK join a community litter pick around Wapping and the surrounding neighbourhoods? A huge thank you to the wonderful Wapping Wombles for organising this, and making us feel so welcome! Together, we're making a difference, one bag at a time.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today, on the Feast of St Peter Claver SJ, we remember his commitment to the dignity of those pushed to the margins. At JRS UK, that spirit lives on through accompaniment: building relationships, creating welcome and standing alongside refugee friends with dignity and solidarity.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our #ESOL classes are an opportunity to read, speak, and listen with lots of praise and laughter. We offer weekly classes, helping our friends gain confidence in approaching essential tasks like shopping for food or going to the GP, as well as learning about British culture and major events

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today, on International Day of Charity, we’re sharing a reflection inspired by the widow’s two small coins, exploring generosity, love, and encounter. Read the reflection: www.jrsuk.net/blog/the-tru...

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Inspired by the work happening across Scotland? Join the Welcome the Stranger: Defend Asylum campaign and discover how your parish or community can put welcome into action. 🔗 www.jrsuk.net/defend-asylum

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What does it mean to put the Gospel call to “welcome the stranger” into action? Across Scotland, SVP is bringing Welcome the Stranger: Defend Asylum to parishes and communities — inspiring solidarity with people seeking safety. Read Honor Hania’s reflection: www.jrsuk.net/blog/and-you-welcomed-me/

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A powerful reminder that dignity is not determined by where someone was born, the documents they hold, or the borders they have crossed. At JRS UK, we believe every person seeking safety deserves to be welcomed, accompanied and treated with dignity. 💙

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"I have come to appreciate the importance of listening deeply to each story: each person has a story which carries with it unbelievable pain and fear born out of terrible experiences" Sr Patricia reflects on her experiences of visiting Harmondsworth and Colnbrook IRC in out latest blog.

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https://www.jrsuk.net/blog/even-just-one-of-these-children/

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Still wanting to take part in our campaign to defend asylum? Send in your postcard by the 7th of September, to tell the Prime Minister to restore the right to asylum, and put dignity and protection at the heart of the asylum system! Take part at www.jrsuk.net/defend-asylum

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Welcome the stranger: defend the right to asylum | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This #IDCVAV we remember all who have been forced to flee their homes due to religious persecution. People like Nathaniel, who sought asylum in the UK when he was just 16. We pray that governments will uphold the right of every person to practise their religion or belief freely and in peace.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we’re looking beyond the numbers. After three months at JRS UK, Matt reflects on what refugee friends taught him about accompaniment, dignity and seeing the person behind every statistic. 🔗 Read his story: www.jrsuk.net/blog/beyond-...

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Kayla is a @brighamyoungu.bsky.social student who spent 3 months on an internship placement across four of our teams. In our latest blog, she shares her reflections on the impact of working as part of the JRS UK community. 📘 You can read the full blog at www.jrsuk.net/blog/it-is-i...

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‘It is impossible to leave JRS UK unchanged for the better’ | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Many of our refugee friends are barred from accessing public funds, leaving them at risk of homelessness. Thanks to the support of The Charles Plater Trust we are working to ensure that more people can access safe and stable housing, helping to rebuild their lives and access further support.

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Last week, our wonderful sewing team completed their first series of classes. Designing beautiful tote bags that they can everyday. Thank you to our amazing team of staff and volunteers for all their support! If you would like to volunteer with our &Sew On workshops, head to www.jrsuk.net/volunteer

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Volunteer | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Fr Benedict SJ reflects on the African Proverb "The Stranger is a bridge, not a burden" in our newest blog - highlighting how hospitality extends beyond mere generosity. www.jrsuk.net/blog/hope-at...

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Hope at the Margins: Celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Immigration and Asylum Bill may strip back protections for victims even further, punishing rather than protecting survivors. On this World Day against Trafficking in Persons we call on the government to change the course of the Immigration and Asylum Bill to protect survivors of trafficking!

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

75 years after the Refugee Convention came into being, join us in the struggle to defend asylum. Let’s restore the right to asylum and build an asylum system focused on protection, not punishment. Defend asylum campaign: www.jrsuk.net/defend-asylum

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Welcome the stranger: defend the right to asylum | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Recent developments in the UK punish refugees for how they travel; stop some cases from being examined at all; expand the detention estate; and complicate resettlement pathways, thrusting people into years of uncertainty. Read more: www.jrsuk.net/blog/75-years-of-the-refugee-convention/

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75 years of the Refugee Convention | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the Refugee Convention! Horrifyingly, in many countries across the globe, the principles of protection that the Refugee Convention articulates are now under threat. And this occurs at a time when refugee protection needs to be strengthened, not weakened.

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75 years of the Refugee Convention | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Are you looking to take on a new challenge? Whether you're just getting started or have been running for 20 years, we'd love to welcome you to Team JRS UK 🏃 Find out more about all our current opportunities at www.jrsuk.net/challenge-events

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Challenge Events | JRS UK

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Jesuit Refugee Service UK @jrsuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The principle of non-refoulement means to not return or expel someone to somewhere where they may experience serious harm. However, pushbacks continue to take place across Europe. We want this to change. Join us in calling for the restoration of the right to asylum at www.jrsuk.net/defend-asylum

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