News April 2022
16 April 2022
The refugee policy of this country should be clear by now
The refugee policy of this country should be clear by now. It’s not about saving refugees skins it’s about saving this governments skin.
14 April 2022
Home Office Rwanda Plans for Refugees Will Inflict More Torture
The government’s plan to send refugees to offshore processing centres in Rwanda will torture and persecute those who have been tortured and persecuted.
8 April 2022
U.K. Visas An “Administrative War Crime”
Boiler checks and the number of rooms take precedence over getting civilians out of a war zone, our investigation finds.
5 April 2022
The UK Continues To Hold Back War Refugees Leaving Many To Die Waiting for Visas in Warzones
Another lesson in how to hold back war refugees from the UK Government: Make refugees apply for visas while they wait in their apartments for over two weeks and counting. As the bombs get closer, the ones in Eastern Ukraine, Donbas, Donetsk will not be able to get out even if you grant a visa. Real life cases happening now.
5 April 2022
This is what refugee “hosting” looks like
Jo Haythorthwaite, a retired Librarian from Glasgow, has hosted around thirteen guests through Positive Action in Housing's Room for Refugees Network. Here she is pictured with some of the people who have stayed with her over the years. In fact, Jo was amongst the first to offer to take…
2 April 2022
Mark These Words
Refugees Minister Richard Harrington Promises Those Fleeing Ukraine Won’t Wait More Than Two Days
2 April 2022
Information for Ukrainians fleeing Ukraine because of the war.
This briefing advises Ukrainians about routes to the U.K. or Ireland. It also helps you find a U.K. Sponsor safely. We have significantly revised this advice because of safeguarding risks and delays arising from the “Homes for Ukraine Scheme”. it is based on our staff and volunteers assisting over 650 families and individuals registered with us who are in war zones in Ukraine or in bordering countries.
1 April 2022
Homes for Ukraine scheme exploited by men offering shelter in return for sex, Scots charity warns
A Glasgow refugee charity has received direct reports from young Ukrainian women fleeing the war claiming that men registered with Homes for Ukraine have been contacting them and offering free accommodation via the scheme in return for sex.