Dear Home Secretary, We are writing to express our shared outrage at the Home Office’s recent decision to reject a visit visa for Mohamed Zahir…
Refugee ActionMay 20, 2019
My aspirations and my dreams were put on hold as I dealt with my asylum claim because I was not allowed to work. It took…
Refugee ActionFebruary 7, 2019
I am a dedicated teacher and a hard worker, so give me a chance to use my energy and skills in a productive way. Let…
Refugee ActionJanuary 23, 2019
Mansoor was in the UK studying for his PhD in Economics when threats were made to harm his wife and three young children, who were…
Refugee ActionJanuary 3, 2019
Returning after Christmas and the new year, it can feel as though it’s been decades since you last sat at your desk. It’s a time…
Paul HookJanuary 2, 2019
Not being able to work for years made me feel anxious and ashamed, but I had no choice because I knew that people seeking asylum…
Refugee ActionDecember 20, 2018
Allowing people to work is giving them their right to be human; it is giving them their right to live a normal life. The war…
Refugee ActionDecember 20, 2018
Last week, I went to the British Parliament and shared the story of my life here with MPs, members of the House of Lords, and…
Refugee ActionDecember 13, 2018
People seeking safety in our country are banned from working. They are unable to provide for themselves and their families and often left to live…
Refugee ActionOctober 2, 2018
Refugee Voices
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Mohsen
When he lived in Tehran, Mohsen worked as a firefighter, surrounded by a close-knit group of friends, colleagues and family. He was forced to flee…
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Abdi
Listen to Abdi’s story, in his own words, in our podcast. Nineteen-year-old Abdi would be spending tonight in sub-zero temperatures on the streets, as he…