Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works
with refugees to build new lives in the UK.
With more than 27 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, we provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 11 regions across England.
Want to get the facts about asylum, or help others understand the issues? Go to our up-beat, easy-to-read refugee awareness microsite
news
Refugee Action response to Kent scheme report
24 Jun 09
18 Jun 05
Refugee footballers kick off international tournament in Leicester
11 Jun 09
LUSH lends its support to National Refugee Week 2009
09 Jun 09
Award-winning film at the Arnolfini for Refugee Week
08 Jun 05
Celebrities join 'Simple Acts' Campaign to welcome refugees
02 Jun 09
20 May 09
Destitute asylum seekers speak out as report shows government is failing
14 May 09
Statement from Sandy Buchan, CEO, Refugee Action in response to the budget
22 Apr 09
Response to Court of Appeal ruling on healthcare for refused asylum seekers
30 Mar 09
Family reunited at Christmas after 2 years
23 Dec 08
Think-tank's call for an end to destitution welcomed
15 Dec 08
Asylum seekers rights eroded on landmark anniversary
10 Dec 08
Refugee Awareness Project nominated for award
25 Nov 08
Tribunal finds most Zimbabweans are at risk
21 Nov 08
Refugee Action reaction to Immigration Minister Phil Woolas' comments on asylum
21 Nov 08
Refugee Action supports City of Sanctuary
24 Sept 08
Simple acts for Refugee Week
Well done to everyone who took part in Refugee Week (14th - 21st June). It was a great success with thousands of people doing Simple Acts - many thanks to all!
Michael Palin, Juliet Stevenson and other celebrities joined the Simple Acts campaign for Refugee Week.
Press coverage during Refugee Week
Watch new Refugee Action film about destitution
Our powerful new film features our long-term destitute clients speaking about their experiences.
Find out more and take action
advice for asylum seekers
Are you an asylum seeker and would like to know how we can help you?
our work > asylum advice > how we can help
We produce information and advice on asylum policy in different languages.
information > asylum downloads
We also advise asylum seekers considering voluntary return to their countries of origin through our Choices project.
our work > asylum advice > choices
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"Whenever I see another mum bringing her children to school, I smile. But I am empty inside because I have lost my own children."