RAS Voice

Unity is stronger than division.

That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.

#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk

02.12.2025 11:10 — 👍 186    🔁 141    💬 10    📌 18

‘They’re emboldened’: British far-right activists step up harassment of asylum seekers in northern France Aid groups say rise of far-right rhetoric in politics has fed into intimidation, vandalism and hate graffiti around migrant camps

The Guardian reports far- right groups harassing people seeking safety in northern France, destroying water supplies and invading sleeping spaces. This is where the politics of division leads. We need leaders who choose hope and unity. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4sRPMn2

21.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 14    🔁 12    💬 1    📌 1

'Our Side of the Story'

Created by the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group and Stand & Be Counted Theatre, this short film features people with lived experience of asylum hotels. The group is supported by us, and the film presents a spoken version of a statement they shared a few months ago.

21.01.2026 11:13 — 👍 16    🔁 18    💬 1    📌 3

It’s time to move from crisis to community.
The current system is expensive, unsafe and unsustainable. Take action and Email your MP act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/181811/...
Local homes, fair investment, and community-led planning offer a real path forward. A fairer future is possible.

05.12.2025 09:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Tell your MP to back community-led housing in 2 minutes! It's time to give councils what they need to lead asylum housing and invest in social homes. I’ve asked my MP to read Refugee Action’s new report and back it. Add your voice now!

Right now public money fuels private profit while people live in poor conditions. It hurts all our communities. Our report sets out a council-run alternative. Email your MP and ask them to speak about it in Parliament: https://bit.ly/4pFEXly

04.12.2025 08:30 — 👍 15    🔁 12    💬 0    📌 4

Stronger communities start with safe homes. Read the full report: www.refugee-action.org.uk/wp-content/u...
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging

04.12.2025 10:05 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Stronger communities start with safe homes. Read the full report: www.refugee-action.org.uk/wp-content/u...
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging

04.12.2025 10:05 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Image of two lit candles and text which reads "2024 was the deadliest year on record for people seeking asylum in the UK. But our Government still refuses to record these deaths. #KnowTheirNames"

While headlines focus on how many people claim asylum in the UK, there's one number that's not even officially counted:

The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.

We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.

#KnowTheirNames

06.11.2025 15:50 — 👍 32    🔁 29    💬 0    📌 1

A delivery truck with the slogan "STOP SCAPEGOATING. START FIXING BRITAIN." drives past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on a sunny day.

Four activists wearing Refugee Action t-shirts stand in front of 10 Downing Street, holding signs that support refugee rights in the UK.

A truck displaying a digital billboard with the message "Everyone needs a safe place to live. Build homes and stop scapegoating migrants." from James, Spen Valley, parked in front the Home Office.

Person standing in front of 10 Downing Street wearing a T-shirt that reads "SAY IT LOUD SAY IT CLEAR REFUGEES WELCOME HERE," with another person and a security officer in the background.

Hey Keir Starmer, get the memo?

We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!

People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.

29.10.2025 11:52 — 👍 88    🔁 70    💬 1    📌 1

Powerful racial justice talks at our Black History Month panel, co-hosted with Race Equity Network. A lecturer from @uniofreading.bsky.social @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and our activists spoke about the need for action asylum seekers and racial justice

@refugeeaction.bsky.social

21.10.2025 09:47 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

RAS Voice on X: "One-way tickets to Rwanda for those supporting this horrible plan!" / X One-way tickets to Rwanda for those supporting this horrible plan!

One way ticket to Rwanda: x.com/VoiceRas/sta...

03.09.2025 15:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We are deeply concerned by the Home Secretary’s move to suspend refugee family reunion. No one chooses to be apart from their loved ones. Family unity is a human right—central to healing, dignity, and belonging. Restore safe, legal routes now. #RefugeeRights @refugeeaction.bsky.social

03.09.2025 13:28 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

‘Every human being deserves dignity’: asylum seeker in Essex hotel calls for understanding Man housed at hotel targeted in protests writes letter urging people not to resort to harmful stereotypes

"I did not come here seeking wealth or running from poverty. In fact, I had a stable life back in my country, Yemen.

"What forced me to leave was not economic hardship, but persecution and fear for my safety and the safety of my family."

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

29.07.2025 09:49 — 👍 21    🔁 14    💬 0    📌 1

Massive thank you to Rachel, Jonathan, Fiss, Amal, Fatima, Tina and Katy for your phenomenal support! ‪@refugeestogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @phenomenalmary.bsky.social

@nazshahbfd.bsky.social @refugeeaction.bsky.social @drbenwhitham.bsky.social

25.07.2025 14:13 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

An incredible day we had yesterday at the launch of the "Lift the Ban" report in Bradford! This was an huge success due to the teamwork between CoS, REN, BRAVE and RAS Voice
Naz Shah MP for Bradford highlighted the critical importance of lifting the ban on the right to work for people seeking safety

25.07.2025 14:13 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 1

Catherine Lebadou's powerful words highlight how, even within a challenging system, individual acts of kindness from strangers can make all the difference. It's a moving reminder of the human capacity for compassion.

11.07.2025 10:46 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

We agree! Make sure you get to Horizons Festival! 🤩

@refugeeaction.bsky.social’s ‘Asylum Justice is Racial Justice’ event last night was so powerful.

Looking forward to the launch of WAST’s ‘More in Common’ exhibition this afternoon! 🧡

14.06.2025 10:32 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

A truly inspiring day in London with our City of Sanctuary networks! It was amazing to see so many change-makers come together, sharing stories and igniting new ideas. We're united in transforming communities, one welcome at a time. Refugees are welcome Here!

10.07.2025 08:58 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Powerful day at the City of Sanctuary 20th anniversary conference! Our team led crucial workshops on asylum as a racial justice issue, sharing vital research & insights on the Asylum in the UK: A front line for racial Justice report. The work continues! #CityOfSanctuary"

10.07.2025 08:45 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Yesterday Together with Refugees and One Strong Voice launched the Lived Experience Leadership report with a panel featuring Eleanor Harrison, Jehangir Malik, Kolbassia Haoussou, and Reem Assil.

The conversations were open, honest, and deeply reflective🧡

togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/report-launc...

09.07.2025 10:45 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

A huge thank you to @drbenwhitham.bsky.social , Mary, Haleemah, Councillor Ghola, Maggie, Dr Camila and everyone else who made the panel a success!
@refugeeaction.bsky.social

07.07.2025 13:56 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

@drbenwhitham.bsky.social‬

We're a little late, but we wanted to send a massive thank you to everyone who came to our Refugee Week celebration last month!
This was a vital chance for RAS Voice to highlight that Racial Justice IS Asylum Justice.
We're dedicated to continuing the fight for a fairer asylum system for everyone.

07.07.2025 13:56 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1

Did you know you can invite Refugee Action campaigners to speak at your event?

Our Speakers Community offer talks on how communities can take real action for refugees.

We speak at universities, workplaces, schools & more. No audience is too big or too small.

Book a talk ⬇️
bit.ly/4epvcn6

30.06.2025 15:57 — 👍 11    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0