A woman in her eighties with severe toothache – the pain so severe, she could not sleep. A young pregnant woman experiencing worrying pains in…
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Rhi is one of Refugee Action’s fantastic supporters, who is raising funds for us by donating proceeds from the beautiful Christmas cards she’s selling online….
A few weeks ago, I got a call from my local newspaper, the Telegraph & Argus, asking me how I felt about being shortlisted for…
Without spoilers, it’s safe to say that last night’s Great British Bake Off finale was a fitting end to a fantastic eighth season. After the…
Refugee Action’s chief executive Stephen Hale looks back at an incredible month of putting English lessons for refugees in the spotlight and to the top…
“I didn’t know about rights of asylum, or how to ask for asylum. I didn’t know a whole stack of things to do with asylum.”…
In July 2017, Refugee Action published its report Slipping through the Cracks that highlighted problems in the asylum support system. These problems include bad decision-making…
As the refugee crisis worsens, millions of men, women and children face an uncertain future. But what can you do about it? Every day, we’re contacted…
Britain has been my home for the past seven years, but this Thursday (8 June) will be the first time I’m able to vote in…
What a night. Almost nobody saw the outcome of this General Election coming. Until very recently there was near universal agreement that it would usher…
Refugee Voices
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The Addy family
Najah and Mahmoud are Syrian refugees. War has divided their family many times. “When the war started my husband said you must take our daughters…
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Ahmad
After losing his hearing and speech at a very young age in Syria, Ahmad has always been determined to help others with similar needs. For…