This comes after a series of Government announcements in recent months that signal an alarming disregard for refugee protection and a worrying move towards more hostility and cruelty.
This is not who we are.
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This comes after a series of Government announcements in recent months that signal an alarming disregard for refugee protection and a worrying move towards more hostility and cruelty.
This is not who we are.
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For many, changes in their home country that happened while they were studying or working in the UK, mean it is no longer safe to return home.
For others, such as women and LGBTQ+ people, leaving their country on a visa is often the safest way to leave situations of violence and danger.
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2️⃣ It disregards the myriad of legitimate reasons people may enter the UK on a study or skilled worker visa, and later claim asylum.
This should not invalidate someone's need for refugee protection, and it is extremely dangerous to suggest so.
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This move is nonsensical for many reasons, including:
1️⃣ Stopping study visas (and skilled worker visas for Afghans) punishes people seeking education and skilled workers who make huge contributions to the UK.
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In 2021, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Sudan experienced violent regime changes which has resulted in years of violence, displaced millions, and caused widespread poverty and starvation.
The UN has said that 12 million women and children are at risk of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan.
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The Government state that this move is to 'clamp down on visa abuse' as people from these four countries are the most likely to make an asylum claim after originally coming to the UK to study.
But this doesn't tell the whole story.
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🚨We are deeply concerned by the Government's announcement to stop issuing student visas to people from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan.
This is a draconian and discriminatory measure that acts as widespread punishment for citizens of those countries.
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This is a vanity move by the Government to appear tough on immigration and is straight out of the Reform playbook.
This will undoubtedly cause huge harm to people who have sought safety in the UK from war, persecution and violence.
This is not who we are.
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🚨 From today, every person granted refugee status in the UK will be given temporary status of just 30 months.
Short-term leave traps people in cycles of uncertainty, making it much more difficult for them to rebuild their lives in our communities.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/2
We know that legal challenges are a lot of work!
If you'd like to support @safepassageintl.bsky.social Crowdfunder to help them challenge this cruel suspension, you can do so here: www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-su...
We'll be following closely!
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The suspension of family reunion has a disproportionate impact on women, children, and those with disabilities.
As Blessing shared, "The delays crushed me. You can’t move on, you can’t integrate, you can’t do anything. I fell into depression… I am still on medication now.”
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The suspension of family reunion has caused huge amounts of distress and worry for the women we support.
Forcibly keeping families apart is cruel.
We're pleased to hear that @safepassageintl.bsky.social's challenge will be heard in the high court.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/3
Plans for ICE-style deportations on our streets are cruel beyond belief.
The proposals put forward by Reform will terrorise our communities, cause widespread fear, and divide families.
We will always stand up against this hostility and cruelty.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, click the link below to learn more about the role and how to apply: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/volunteering/
Deadline 12th March, at 8 pm
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🌟 Join WRW for an exciting volunteering opportunity! 🌟
WRW is looking for a dance and movement facilitator to bring joy, confidence, and connection to refugee women through fun, uplifting sessions. 💜
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Love dancing? Want to share your moves with other women? Have a few hours to spare volunteering each week?
This one’s for you! 💃
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The class is designed to be a relaxed space for women to move their bodies, appreciate different cultures through dance, and to have fun with their friends.
🗓️ Tuesdays, 3-4pm
📍 In-person, Old Street, London
Please apply by 8pm today.
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Last day to apply!
We're looking for a Dance and Movement volunteer to support our weekly exercise class for refugee women. 💃
As a volunteer, you would set up refreshments, welcome women to class, and support women to learn dance and exercise moves for all abilities.
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If a policy traumatises children, it should be scrapped. If a policy doesn't work, it should be scrapped.
So what about a policy that puts children at risk of self-harm and suicide, and gets ages wrong by as much as 7 years?
Hostile Home Office age assessments have to end.
Our Music Group have been busy creating a song to perform at our annual International Women's Day party. 🎶🎤
"All we need is love.
All we need is kindness.
All we need is love to make our dreams come true."
We can't wait to hear them perform in a few weeks! 😍
Thank you so much! We’re beyond delighted and touched.
Such an incredible line up of speakers. It looks to be a brilliant day! 🤩💜
We’re proud to be a signatory on these vital letters to four airlines carrying out forced deportations under the UK-France ‘one in, one out’ deal.
These airlines are complicit in cruelty.
It’s time for them to do the right thing.
Find out more below 👇 ✈️
Designating countries as 'safe' can have devastating consequences for women and LGBTQ+ people.
Many of our Rainbow Sisters are from Nigeria - a country that prohibits same-sex relationships under federal laws, and in several states, imposes the death penalty.
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/16/w...
🗣️ Conversation Club volunteer
🗓️ Wednesdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm
📍 Online (Zoom)
The role: facilitating a welcoming space for women to chat, practice their English and connect with one another.
Deadline for both roles: 22 Feb, 8pm.
Find out more: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/volunteering/ 2/2
We’re looking for two new volunteers to join our team!
💃 Dance and Movement volunteer
🗓️ Tuesdays, 3-4pm
📍 In-person, Old Street, London
The role: welcoming women to class, setting up refreshments, teaching a range of dance styles to all abilities for fun.
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We’re looking for two new volunteers to support our creative and educational activities:
👯♀️ Dance and Movement Co-Facilitator
🗣️ Conversation Club Co-Facilitator, Online (via Zoom)
Find out more: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/volunteering/
Deadline Sunday 22 February, 8pm.
It was a small gesture of kindness and connection, but meant the world to our team.
Today is all about spreading love, so we hope this makes you smile too! 🥰
Sending a huge thank you to all who make our work possible each and every day! 💜
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A few days ago we answered the office door to a delivery driver with a huge smile on his face.
Before we had a chance to say hi, he said:
🗣️ “With everything going on in the world right now, it’s amazing to know organisations like you exist. Keep up the good work and thank you!”
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If you’d like to spread some love to refugee women this Valentine’s Day, please donate to support our warm and welcoming community space.
☕️ A donation equivalent to a cup of coffee could provide snacks, fruit, and a hot drink for one woman.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/donate/ Thank you! 💜💜💜