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Albanian victims of trafficking in the UK: A breakdown
Breaking the Chains is a unique project designed to meet the specific needs of asylum-seeking children and young people from Albania, as one of the most marginalised communities of asylum seekers, by providing a holistic legal representation and advice service which is child-centred and child-friendly. Through the project we work with
Asylum hotels: Reporting the other side of the story
Over the past days it has been impossible not to hear about the 'legitimate concerns' of people demonstrating outside asylum hotels, from unscrupulous politicians and journalists alike. But virtually nowhere do we hear an account of what it is like to be an asylum seeker living in such a place. MiCLU
Why we are calling for the repeal of Section 59 IMA
“If it was a safe country, victims of trafficking and blood feuds would get support instead of crossing the channel or coming in lorries and taking all those risks.” “I feel scared, not just upset, because maybe they will deport me and people are killed there all the time."
Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Working with young asylum seekers with mental health needs – 10 October 2024 (London/online)
Free legal seminar hosted at Garden Court chambers on World Mental Health Day, aimed at immigration lawyers who work with young asylum seekers with mental health needs. Speaking at the seminar will be Dr Susannah Fairweather, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and Claudia Neale, Legal Researcher at Garden Court Chambers, alongside Shpresa Programme’s
Breaking the Chains Celebration and Launch – 20 June 2022 (York)
Monday 20 June 2-6pm PBL Suite, LMB Building, University of York East Campus, York A celebration and launch of our Year 3 evaluation of the Breaking the Chains project plus materials created by young Immigration Champions to support and reach out to professionals and other young asylum seekers in their
Still Walking a Tightrope: Conference and workshops – 16 June 2022 (London)
Looking at the past, present and future challenges that prevent young Albanians seeking asylum in the UK from finding protection. With expert key speakers and a panel of young people, after refreshments two workshops will focus on key issues: Using learning to inform challenges to the Nationality and Borders Act
