In a time of multiple crises, it is easy to forget that some people have been struggling, and will continue to struggle, for years. The refugee crisis continues, with hundreds of people living in appalling conditions […]
Leeds SolidariTee hold week of action for refugee crisis
The Leeds division of the student-led charity, Solidaritee, are holding a week of action to raise awareness and support change in the refugee crisis.
What we should know but aren’t told: A brief reminder of the UK’s continuing ‘hostile environment’
The Hostile Environment policy still stands to enforce systematic socio-economic immobilisation for refugees to this day. Geeta Wedderburn sets out some of the hurdles faced when seeking asylum.
Could the marginalisation of Rome’s refugees and migrants be set to intensify?
Palazzo Selam, ‘The Palace of Peace’, is reported as being the largest European refugee ‘ghetto’ and currently houses a 1,000 of Italy’s refugees and migrants. The Palace of Peace is a former administrative building to […]
Amnesty Demonstrates against Refugee Deaths
Even at a distance on approaching the the Union, signs could clearly be read ’71 people died in this space’ accompanying a small cordoned off area. This display comes as part of a demonstration conducted […]
Your chance to take a stand on the Refugee Crisis
As a 19 year old student, I sometimes find news programmes and papers to be very tedious, leading to me avoiding them. However, as my ascent into adulthood is fast approaching it may be useful […]
LUU takes stance on Refugee Crisis
Leeds University Union’s Student Executive have released a statement outlining their response to the current refugee crisis. Their plans include donating materials such as duvets, clothes and shoes and opening up the union charity shop […]