I am going to talk about why social connections especially family ties are so important for asylum seekers. Family is … More
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I am not me without my family
I am 21 years old. But when I was separated from my mother I was 19. I was torn apart … More
Family
A poem about the importance of family and refugee family reunion by Ahmad, a Voices Ambassador
Freedom From Torture
Emilia, a Voices Ambassador shares her poem about destitution.
Who Feels It, Knows It.
A poem written by Saffie, a Voices Amabssador about her experience of destitution in the UK.
Sanctuary in the Senedd – Why it is important
As Voices Network, we paid great attention to this event happening at the heart of the Welsh Government, the Senedd … More
Education is Power – Barriers to Education for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum.
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family. Drawing on … More
Sanctuary Housing Have Given Us No Sanctuary.
A few years ago, I was forced to flee from my nice home, my good life and my beautiful family … More
Destitution is Destroying our Dignity
The British Government’s ‘Hostile Environment’ policies mean that destitution is ingrained into the UK asylum system; destitution is forced, it … More
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