Reviewing refugee status every 30 months will create uncertainty and damage integration

Statement from the Welsh Refugee Council  The Welsh Refugee Council is deeply concerned about UK Government’s new asylum rules, which would cut refugee status from five years to 30 months and leave pe...

How does the Nation of Sanctuary plan work? And what would happen if we lost this support service in Wales?

Join us for the Refugee Week 2026 Conference and find out how to get involved in this year's festival!

Last year, people across Wales shared a record number of nominations and stories that inspired, moved, and energised communities. Now we’re inviting you to celebrate even more extraordinary people.

In Wales, our Nation of Sanctuary vision starts from a simple truth: people begin rebuilding their lives the moment they feel safe.

Help David Elsmere raise money to support WELSH REFUGEE COUNCIL

All year our play project team create safe and supportive play spaces for young children and their sanctuary seeking families.

Join our team at the Welsh Refugee Council and work with us to support refugees and asylum seekers to build a new future in Wales.

The UK paused Syrian asylum and settlement claims after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

Over the last year in this project, a by-product of the research and coproduction has been an incredible sense of empowerment.

The UK paused Syrian asylum and settlement claims after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

Celebrating migrant stories through art, community workshops, and educational events can help Wales become a safe and supportive space for sanctuary seekers today.

Join us at the Welsh Refugee Council as a Communications Manager, helping sanctuary seekers and refugees build new lives in Wales.