VOICE
Hearing the Voice of the region’s refugee and asylum seeker community
VOICE
Hearing the Voice of the region’s refugee and asylum seeker community
Hearing the Collective Voice
Our members use their collective voice to promote evidence-based policy, inform regional and local commissioning of services and to influence the way those services are delivered on the front line. They contribute to national campaigns, research and consultations.
Here are some examples of their work.
How we develop the collective voice
Our diverse membership works together to build their authentic, collective advocate voice on issues they prioritise.
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Economic inclusion of refugees
Our members know too many refugees remain unemployed or they become underemployed in low paid insecure jobs that don’t match the skills, qualifications, experiences and ambition they bring with them to the UK.
Click here to find out how they have been using their collective voice for change..
Asylum policy and support
Our members advocate for policy and practice that recognises why people need sanctuary, respects the rights of asylum seekers and refugees, provides humane and appropriate support, allows the dignity of work, removes the risk of destitution at move on and provides equivalent support for those recognised as refugees whatever route they arrived into the UK.
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Safer communities
Our members advocate for access to practical and emotional support for victims of hate and other crime that takes into account the reasons why many in their community prefer not to involve the police in their lives. Too many suffer in silence and often live in fear of repeat victimisation.
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Improved Health and Wellbeing
Our members advocate for policy and practice that will enable refugees and asylum seekers to look after their health and wellbeing. The RAS community faces specific challenges including forced inactivity, changed diet, traumatic experiences and constant anxiety. In particular, our members advocate for action to prevent the deterioration of mental health after arrival in the UK.
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Stronger and more resilient families
Our members are concerned about the number of families falling apart after arrival in the region, and the number of children being taken into care. They advocate for timely access to guidance on Parenting in the UK and for safeguarding and family support services to take whole family approaches that recognise the different challenges facing each family member.
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CONTACTS
If you have an idea to improve lives in your community, and want to join action for change, then get in touch with us today.
CONTACTS
If you have an idea to improve lives in your community, and want to join action for change, then get in touch with us today.