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Women for Refugee Women
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We support women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives on their own terms.

www.refugeewomen.co.uk

#WelcomeEveryWoman #SetHerFree #SistersNotStrangers
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On Tuesday @greenjennyjones.bsky.social will be retabling an amendment @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social laid in the Commons that would require Government to report on deaths at the border and within the asylum system.

Who could possibly oppose this?

#KnowTheirNames
At least 133 people died whilst trying to seek safety in the UK last year - the deadliest year on record.

Yet the Government doesn’t officially count these deaths.

Each death is a tragedy. These fatalities must not be ignored.

The law must change so we can #KnowTheirNames.
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
At least 133 people died whilst trying to seek safety in the UK last year - the deadliest year on record.

Yet the Government doesn’t officially count these deaths.

Each death is a tragedy. These fatalities must not be ignored.

The law must change so we can #KnowTheirNames.
November 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
It’s Trustees Week! 🎉

There are nearly one million trustees across the UK, quietly powering the charity sector with their time, skills, and leadership.

To mark the week, we asked our Board what being a trustee means to them.

www.refugeewomen.co.uk/trustees-wee...

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Women for Refugee Women : What It’s Like to Be a Trustee at WRW: Trustees Week 2025
This Trustees’ Week, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible individuals who help guide and shape our organisation — our trustees.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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On the 75th anniversary of the European Convention, @libertyhq.bsky.social and women’s rights orgs call for the ECHR to be respected + protected.

@evawuk.bsky.social @4refugeewomen.bsky.social @refugecharity.bsky.social @rightsofwomen.bsky.social

livingunderpatriarchy.org/2025/11/04/n...
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🏠 Everyone needs somewhere safe to call home.

But asylum accommodation is failing people seeking safety and causing huge harm.

All while private contractors make MILLIONS in profit.

Read more in this vital report by @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social

stories.freedomfromtorture.org/changing-the...
Asylum housing: Changing the conversation | Freedom from Torture
A guide on talking about refugees and torture survivors in asylum accommodation
stories.freedomfromtorture.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Our patchwork course is a space for women to connect, create and relax. 🪡🧶

The group have been busy so far this term creating placemats, potholders and pincushions.

We love how colourful and joyful the pieces are!

Huge thank you to our volunteer who makes this space so welcoming and fun.💜
October 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM
📣 UK-France deal 'one in, one out' deal.

Hope for a few, harm for many.

Read our full statement here: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/uk-france-de...

Or read more below 👇

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Women for Refugee Women : UK-France 'one in, one out' deal
We are extremely concerned about the UK-France deal and the direction it signals for refugee protection in the UK.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Could you be our Office Manager (maternity cover)?

We’re looking for a proactive and organised person to join our team.

📍 Hybrid, London
💰 £31,450 – 36,450
🗓️ Apply by 13 Nov, 11:55PM

www.refugeewomen.co.uk/office-manag...

Please share! 💜
Women for Refugee Women : We're looking for an Office Manager (maternity cover)
We're looking for an Office Manager (maternity cover) to join our small and friendly team from January 2026.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Throughout October, which is #BlackHistoryMonth, our creative and educational activities are exploring Black histories, Black visionaries and celebrating Black identities. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Just yesterday, a report was released which outlined the huge harms of large-scale institutional sites, such as former barracks.

Less than 24 hours later, the Government announced plans to house people in two ex-military sites.

This is performative cruelty.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 1/2
Two military sites named as ministers aim to close asylum hotels
Housing asylum seekers in hotels has cost billions, while they have also become a focal point for protests.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🚨Breaking: damning report released today uncovers Government failures on harmful asylum accommodation.

Failures include:

❌ Lack of oversight on private contractors
❌ Inadequate safeguarding
❌ Profits put before people
❌ Reliance on unsafe accommodation

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/🧵
Home Office squandered billions on ‘failed and chaotic’ asylum accommodation
Commons committee describes successive governments’ failures to manage hotel use, contracts, spending and safeguarding
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We've recently launched our Creative Writing for Change course✍️🗣️

In our session yesterday, we explored themes of home, family and hope.

We reflected on how writing makes us feel:

🕊️ "At peace"
💪 "Courageous and hopeful"
😌 "Relief and mental exercise"
🌟 "Confident"

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October 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We are saddened, yet unsurprised.

This is the reality of this harmful, unworkable deal.

We remain extremely concerned that those targeted under this deal are unable to access meaningful justice and are at risk of deportation and further harm.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 1/2
Asylum seekers removed to France include potential victims of modern slavery, says report
Humans for Rights Network also says some returned under ‘one in, one out’ scheme had family in the UK
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📣 We’re looking for an Office Manager (mat cover)

Join our friendly team and play a central role in the smooth running of WRW.

📍 Hybrid, London
💰 £31,450-36,450
🕰️ 6-12 month contract, possibility to extend
📅 Deadline: 13 Nov, 11:55PM

Please share!
Women for Refugee Women : We're looking for an Office Manager (maternity cover)
We're looking for an Office Manager (maternity cover) to join our small and friendly team from January 2026.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Wishing our friends, supporters, and all those celebrating a very happy Diwali 🪔 💜

May the festival of light bring you happiness, joy and good fortune!
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
📣 Immigration detention must END.

Today marks the National Day of Solidarity to End Immigration Detention.

We're joining organisations and campaigners from across the UK with one unified message: detention must end, now.

www.refugeewomen.co.uk/solidarity-d...

#SetHerFree #EndDetention

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Women for Refugee Women : National Day of Solidarity to End Immigration Detention
Today is the National Day of Solidarity to End Immigration Detention. The day brings together organisations and campaigners from all across the UK with one unified message: Immigration detention must…
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🎉 Great things that happened this week!

🌈 A member of Rainbow Sisters received her refugee status

🏆 Members of our short course on facilitation graduated and celebrated together

💜 We welcomed 12 new women to our community

We look forward to seeing what next week brings!
October 17, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📣 The @biggive.bsky.social match fund campaign has now ended!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who doubled their donation to support our work.

Your generosity will help us support more women seeking safety to heal, rebuild their lives and thrive in the UK. 💜

Thank you! 🌟 #WGMF
October 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📣 Only three hours left!

⏰ Until 12pm today, donations made to our @biggive.bsky.social campaign will be doubled.

Your generous donation will support our welcoming community space.

Show refugee women that there is compassion, kindness and solidarity out there. 💜

tr.ee/Qf7SVq #WGMF
Her Right to Refuge: Support Women Seeking Safety – Big Give
Many refugee women in the UK face disbelief, trauma, and poverty due to a harsh asylum system. We provide a …
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October 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
✊ We will not be silenced.⁣

Over the last few months, we have seen an alarming rise in hostility and hatred towards people seeking safety in the UK.⁣

From anti-migrant protests to online abuse targeting charities like us.⁣

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October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Olivia, a member of our network, research team and Board of Trustees, shares her reflections on our community:

🗣️ "I joined Women for Refugee Women in 2017. I was a different person back then. I was lonely, I had lost hope. I didn't know how I would survive anymore."

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October 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🏠Everyone needs somewhere safe to call home.

But in the UK, many refugee women are pushed into homelessness by hostile asylum policies.

Homelessness places women at risk of harm, abuse, and violence.

#WorldHomelessDay 👇

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October 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today is #InternationalLesbianDay – a day to celebrate the resilience, strength, and visibility of lesbians. 🌈🌏

It is also a day to reflect and acknowledge the multifaceted discrimination LGBTQ+ people face all around the world.

To mark the day Uariumue shared her experience: tr.ee/oCKcQB
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Women for Refugee Women : “I don’t need to hide myself or be afraid.”
Uairumue, a member of our Rainbow Sisters, shares her experience as a lesbian woman in her home country, and her experience seeking safety in the UK.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
📣 For one week only, your donation will be DOUBLED!

Our community space is powered by the donations of our supporters like you.

It's here where women begin to heal, build sisterhood, and thrive.💜

Until next Weds 15 Oct, you can double your impact to support refugee women: tr.ee/Qf7SVq #WGMF 1/2
Her Right to Refuge: Support Women Seeking Safety – Big Give
Many refugee women in the UK face disbelief, trauma, and poverty due to a harsh asylum system. We provide a …
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October 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📅 Save the date!

For just one week, every donation made to support refugee women will be DOUBLED.

At a time of increasing hostility towards people seeking safety, your support is needed more than ever.

⏰ Weds 8 Oct, 12pm - Weds 15 Oct, 12pm

tr.ee/Qf7SVq

@biggive.bsky.social #WGMF
Her Right to Refuge: Support Women Seeking Safety – Big Give
Many refugee women in the UK face disbelief, trauma, and poverty due to a harsh asylum system. We provide a …
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October 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM