Refugees
I faced oppression as an LGBTQ+ man in Syria. We need to keep fighting for a brighter future
I faced oppression as an LGBTQ+ man in Syria. We need to keep fighting for a brighter future
There is no guarantee that Article 520, which criminalises homosexuality in Syria, will be lifted following the fall of the Assad regime. An LGBTQ+ writer shares his story of fleeing the country and his hopes for the future
Calls to give Syrian asylum seekers right to work while UK suspends refugee applications
Calls to give Syrian asylum seekers right to work while UK suspends refugee applications
The UK government has suspended decisions on asylum claims from Syrians after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad
‘Common sense and humanity’: Home Office doubles time given to refugees before eviction from asylum hotels
‘Common sense and humanity’: Home Office doubles time given to refugees before eviction from asylum hotels
Newly-recognised refugees will now have 56, rather than 28 days, to find new accommodation after getting leave to remain
Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba: ‘I want to show the world that refugees can do anything’
Olympic boxer Cindy Ngamba: ‘I want to show the world that refugees can do anything’
‘We didn’t know where to go’: What’s it’s like being pregnant, a refugee and homeless at Christmas
‘We didn’t know where to go’: What’s it’s like being pregnant, a refugee and homeless at Christmas
Families fleeing war will be split this Christmas – thanks to the UK’s ‘cruel’ immigration system
Families fleeing war will be split this Christmas – thanks to the UK’s ‘cruel’ immigration system
Vulnerable asylum seekers need lawyers. Here’s how Labour can fix the legal aid scandal
Vulnerable asylum seekers need lawyers. Here’s how Labour can fix the legal aid scandal
I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick
I ended up in hospital due to lack of legal aid for my asylum claim – I got physically sick
‘Broken’ legal aid system leaves vulnerable asylum seekers facing ‘life and death’ decisions alone
‘Broken’ legal aid system leaves vulnerable asylum seekers facing ‘life and death’ decisions alone
The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here’s why
The asylum legal aid crisis is costing taxpayers more than you think. Here’s why
How to get help as an asylum seeker if you can’t find legal aid
How to get help as an asylum seeker if you can’t find legal aid
It’s never been more dangerous to be a Palestinian aid worker – we feel the world has abandoned us
It’s never been more dangerous to be a Palestinian aid worker – we feel the world has abandoned us
My family has waited five years for an asylum decision. Here’s how it strips your dignity
My family has waited five years for an asylum decision. Here’s how it strips your dignity
Scottish government ends free bus travel for asylum seekers: ‘Disappointing and devastating’
Scottish government ends free bus travel for asylum seekers: ‘Disappointing and devastating’
Asylum system is completely broken, campaigners say, as number of refugees facing homelessness soars
Asylum system is completely broken, campaigners say, as number of refugees facing homelessness soars
How to help asylum seekers and refugees after riots across UK
How to help asylum seekers and refugees after riots across UK
I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes
I help refugees with their mental health. This is the toll our asylum system takes
Zoë Wanamaker on Donald Trump, ‘right-wing a**holes’ and why we all should be kinder to one another
Zoë Wanamaker on Donald Trump, ‘right-wing a**holes’ and why we all should be kinder to one another
What safe routes? Britain’s broken system forcing refugees to take dangerous journeys, report finds
What safe routes? Britain’s broken system forcing refugees to take dangerous journeys, report finds
Most Brits think politicians use refugees to stoke ‘culture wars’, study finds
Most Brits think politicians use refugees to stoke ‘culture wars’, study finds
I lost 200 members of my family to war in Gaza. I feel betrayed by the UK government
I lost 200 members of my family to war in Gaza. I feel betrayed by the UK government
50,000 asylum seekers trapped in ‘never-ending limbo’ by Home Office, think tank says
50,000 asylum seekers trapped in ‘never-ending limbo’ by Home Office, think tank says
‘I miss home so much’: Ukrainian refugee on life in UK two years into Russia’s bloody war
‘I miss home so much’: Ukrainian refugee on life in UK two years into Russia’s bloody war
‘An amazing U-turn’: Home Office drops bid to allow asylum seekers to live in unsafe housing
‘An amazing U-turn’: Home Office drops bid to allow asylum seekers to live in unsafe housing
The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
