Refugee Action

Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK.

We provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in the North West, the Midlands, London, South West and South Central.

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Please help us make a fairer society for those seeking sanctuary…
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Need asylum advice?

If you’re seeking asylum in the UK, find out how Refugee Action can help.
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Looking for facts about asylum?

Check out our 'myth-busting' awareness resources

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With your help, we can empower people seeking sanctuary to rebuild their lives with dignity.
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Take action for fair treatment of lesbian and gay asylum seekers

Following the positive UK Supreme Court judgment which ruled that gay and lesbian asylum seekers should not be forced to return to countries which persecute them and hide their sexuality, Refugee Action is calling for the Home Office to change their practice and give gay and lesbian asylum seekers a fair hearing.
Find out more and take action

Read press release welcoming the Supreme Court ruling

Refugees think Brits are friendly, welcoming and football-obsessed!

From Casablanca to Calais: exile on celluloid

Refugee Action?s poll for Refugee Week shows that the majority of refugees and asylum seekers feel the average British person welcomes them. Those interviewed for this first-ever Ipsos Mori survey about life in Britain also said they are big admirers of the Queen, Princess Diana and David Beckham.

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Find out how you can make refugees feel welcome as part of Refugee Week’s Simple Acts campaign.

Find out more about local Refugee Action events

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Samira Ahmed reviews our
Refugee Week films

Our 'exile on celluloid' event host Samira Ahmed reflects on the films featured at the event, and if you can't make it on the night, check them out on Brightwide.