News
2nd September 2024 |
Our statement: Home Office border security announcement
Statement from the Welsh Refugee Council CEO Andrea Cleaver in response to Home Office announcement. The Welsh Refugee Council is deeply concerned by the Home Office’s latest measures, which prioritise border security and enforcement over the protection and dignity of those seeking refuge. While we recognise the need for effective immigration management, this approach risks …
30th August 2024 |
A taste of Ukraine
We had the privilege of being in Swansea on Saturday 24 August for Ukrainian Independence Day. Over a hundred people gathered in St. David’s Place to celebrate Україна’s thirty-third birthday. The Welsh Refugee Council was one of the main sponsors of this event organised by Sunflowers Wales, a community group run by Ukrainian volunteers here …
23rd August 2024 |
Rugby: A universal language — WRU invites sanctuary seekers to join the game
Earlier this week, we welcomed the Welsh Rugby Union to our Play Project. These free sessions are a space for sanctuary seeking children and their families to play together and experience the joys of childhood, away from traumatic events they have experienced. Our boys and girls had the chance to pick up a rugby …
8th August 2024 |
WRC statement: Together against hate
At the Welsh Refugee Council, we are profoundly heartbroken by the recent surge in far-right extremism and the violence directed at sanctuary seekers, refugees, those with migration heritage, and advice workers. Racism, Islamophobia, and hostile language have no place in our society. Amidst these troubling times, we are incredibly proud of how Wales, as a …
24th July 2024 |
What does migration mean to you?
We have so many memories from this year’s Refugee Week. It is one of the most joyful weeks of the year, and this year’s arts festival was no different. We danced, sang, and talked together all in celebration of the creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year’s celebrations were especially …
23rd July 2024 |
Proud at Pride Cymru
This year, the Welsh Refugee Council joined the parade for Pride Cymru for the first of many times. On a day where the sun and smiles were beaming all the way through Cardiff, we marched with thousands of people to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community. Making our way through the streets with familiar and new friends, …
18th July 2024 |
New online appointment booking system for Cardiff Move On services
At the Welsh Refugee Council, we’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new online appointment booking system for our Move On services in Cardiff! This new platform is designed to make it easier and quicker for you to access the support you need as you transition to your new life in Wales. Why Book …
17th July 2024 |
Memorable moments from Nation of Sanctuary Awards
From people experienced in the asylum system to the governing bodies who can provide support, we meet people every day who are passionate about Wales’s migration story of the past and present. Last month we were lucky enough to be in a whole room of these inspiring individuals to celebrate the Nation of Sanctuary Awards …
8th July 2024 |
Welcome news about Rwanda scheme.
This week marks a significant change in Government, with the Labour Party under Keir Starmer taking power for the first time in 14 years. With this change, we see new opportunities and challenges on the horizon, especially in the treatment of refugees and sanctuary seekers. UK Government announces an end to the cruel and inhumane …
21st June 2024 |
Introducing the Welsh Refugee Coalition’s Manifesto
What changes would you like to see in the country? How can our political representatives introduce legislation to protect vulnerable individuals and families? What is the impact of hateful language and myths used by influential political figures? An election can bring all these questions to light, and the 2024 UK General Election is no exception. …