RAS Voice
@rasvoice.bsky.social
We are a group of refugees and asylum seekers who are campaigning to change the asylum system in the UK.
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RAS Voice
@rasvoice.bsky.social
· Oct 21
Powerful racial justice talks at our Black History Month panel, co-hosted with Race Equity Network. A lecturer from @uniofreading.bsky.social @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and our activists spoke about the need for action asylum seekers and racial justice
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
It’s time to move from crisis to community.
The current system is expensive, unsafe and unsustainable. Take action and Email your MP act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/181811/...
Local homes, fair investment, and community-led planning offer a real path forward. A fairer future is possible.
The current system is expensive, unsafe and unsustainable. Take action and Email your MP act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/181811/...
Local homes, fair investment, and community-led planning offer a real path forward. A fairer future is possible.
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It’s time to move from crisis to community.
The current system is expensive, unsafe and unsustainable. Take action and Email your MP act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/181811/...
Local homes, fair investment, and community-led planning offer a real path forward. A fairer future is possible.
The current system is expensive, unsafe and unsustainable. Take action and Email your MP act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/181811/...
Local homes, fair investment, and community-led planning offer a real path forward. A fairer future is possible.
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Right now public money fuels private profit while people live in poor conditions. It hurts all our communities. Our report sets out a council-run alternative. Email your MP and ask them to speak about it in Parliament: https://bit.ly/4pFEXly
Tell your MP to back community-led housing in 2 minutes!
It's time to give councils what they need to lead asylum housing and invest in social homes. I’ve asked my MP to read Refugee Action’s new report and back it. Add your voice now!
act.refugee-action.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Right now public money fuels private profit while people live in poor conditions. It hurts all our communities. Our report sets out a council-run alternative. Email your MP and ask them to speak about it in Parliament: https://bit.ly/4pFEXly
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Stronger communities start with safe homes. Read the full report: www.refugee-action.org.uk/wp-content/u...
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging
December 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Stronger communities start with safe homes. Read the full report: www.refugee-action.org.uk/wp-content/u...
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging
Stronger communities start with safe homes. Read the full report: www.refugee-action.org.uk/wp-content/u...
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging
December 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Stronger communities start with safe homes. Read the full report: www.refugee-action.org.uk/wp-content/u...
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging
A locally run housing system would keep public money in local areas, reduce hotel use and support people from day one.
This is how we build dignity and belonging
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While headlines focus on how many people claim asylum in the UK, there's one number that's not even officially counted:
The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.
We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.
#KnowTheirNames
The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.
We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.
#KnowTheirNames
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
While headlines focus on how many people claim asylum in the UK, there's one number that's not even officially counted:
The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.
We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.
#KnowTheirNames
The number of people who die while trying to seek sanctuary here.
We know our policies kill people. Their deaths must not be ignored.
#KnowTheirNames
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Hey Keir Starmer, get the memo?
We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!
People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.
We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!
People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.
October 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Hey Keir Starmer, get the memo?
We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!
People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.
We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!
People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.
Powerful racial justice talks at our Black History Month panel, co-hosted with Race Equity Network. A lecturer from @uniofreading.bsky.social @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and our activists spoke about the need for action asylum seekers and racial justice
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Powerful racial justice talks at our Black History Month panel, co-hosted with Race Equity Network. A lecturer from @uniofreading.bsky.social @dralicempofucoles.bsky.social and our activists spoke about the need for action asylum seekers and racial justice
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
@refugeeaction.bsky.social
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September 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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We are deeply concerned by the Home Secretary’s move to suspend refugee family reunion. No one chooses to be apart from their loved ones. Family unity is a human right—central to healing, dignity, and belonging. Restore safe, legal routes now. #RefugeeRights @refugeeaction.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We are deeply concerned by the Home Secretary’s move to suspend refugee family reunion. No one chooses to be apart from their loved ones. Family unity is a human right—central to healing, dignity, and belonging. Restore safe, legal routes now. #RefugeeRights @refugeeaction.bsky.social
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"I did not come here seeking wealth or running from poverty. In fact, I had a stable life back in my country, Yemen.
"What forced me to leave was not economic hardship, but persecution and fear for my safety and the safety of my family."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"What forced me to leave was not economic hardship, but persecution and fear for my safety and the safety of my family."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Every human being deserves dignity’: asylum seeker in Essex hotel calls for understanding
Man housed at hotel targeted in protests writes letter urging people not to resort to harmful stereotypes
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
"I did not come here seeking wealth or running from poverty. In fact, I had a stable life back in my country, Yemen.
"What forced me to leave was not economic hardship, but persecution and fear for my safety and the safety of my family."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"What forced me to leave was not economic hardship, but persecution and fear for my safety and the safety of my family."
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
An incredible day we had yesterday at the launch of the "Lift the Ban" report in Bradford! This was an huge success due to the teamwork between CoS, REN, BRAVE and RAS Voice
Naz Shah MP for Bradford highlighted the critical importance of lifting the ban on the right to work for people seeking safety
Naz Shah MP for Bradford highlighted the critical importance of lifting the ban on the right to work for people seeking safety
July 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
An incredible day we had yesterday at the launch of the "Lift the Ban" report in Bradford! This was an huge success due to the teamwork between CoS, REN, BRAVE and RAS Voice
Naz Shah MP for Bradford highlighted the critical importance of lifting the ban on the right to work for people seeking safety
Naz Shah MP for Bradford highlighted the critical importance of lifting the ban on the right to work for people seeking safety
Catherine Lebadou's powerful words highlight how, even within a challenging system, individual acts of kindness from strangers can make all the difference. It's a moving reminder of the human capacity for compassion.
This video was written by Catherine Lebadou, who has experienced the UK's hostile asylum system. She said: "It was strangers who helped me find my footing. The woman who pointed me in the right direction when I couldn't read the signs. Strangers had been my guides, my bridges, my first welcome."
July 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Catherine Lebadou's powerful words highlight how, even within a challenging system, individual acts of kindness from strangers can make all the difference. It's a moving reminder of the human capacity for compassion.
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We agree! Make sure you get to Horizons Festival! 🤩
@refugeeaction.bsky.social’s ‘Asylum Justice is Racial Justice’ event last night was so powerful.
Looking forward to the launch of WAST’s ‘More in Common’ exhibition this afternoon! 🧡
@refugeeaction.bsky.social’s ‘Asylum Justice is Racial Justice’ event last night was so powerful.
Looking forward to the launch of WAST’s ‘More in Common’ exhibition this afternoon! 🧡
June 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We agree! Make sure you get to Horizons Festival! 🤩
@refugeeaction.bsky.social’s ‘Asylum Justice is Racial Justice’ event last night was so powerful.
Looking forward to the launch of WAST’s ‘More in Common’ exhibition this afternoon! 🧡
@refugeeaction.bsky.social’s ‘Asylum Justice is Racial Justice’ event last night was so powerful.
Looking forward to the launch of WAST’s ‘More in Common’ exhibition this afternoon! 🧡
A truly inspiring day in London with our City of Sanctuary networks! It was amazing to see so many change-makers come together, sharing stories and igniting new ideas. We're united in transforming communities, one welcome at a time. Refugees are welcome Here!
🔥What a day!
Today, change-makers from every corner of our City of Sanctuary networks came together in London to share stories, spark new ideas & forge the path forward.
Together we're transforming communities, one welcome at a time.
A huge thank you to everyone who came to our conference today!
Today, change-makers from every corner of our City of Sanctuary networks came together in London to share stories, spark new ideas & forge the path forward.
Together we're transforming communities, one welcome at a time.
A huge thank you to everyone who came to our conference today!
July 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
A truly inspiring day in London with our City of Sanctuary networks! It was amazing to see so many change-makers come together, sharing stories and igniting new ideas. We're united in transforming communities, one welcome at a time. Refugees are welcome Here!
Powerful day at the City of Sanctuary 20th anniversary conference! Our team led crucial workshops on asylum as a racial justice issue, sharing vital research & insights on the Asylum in the UK: A front line for racial Justice report. The work continues! #CityOfSanctuary"
A team of us from @refugeeaction.bsky.social is at the City of Sanctuary 20th anniversary conference today to run workshops on asylum as a racial justice issue - we are sharing findings from our previous and new policy research, and from our survey on representation of lived experience in our sector
July 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Powerful day at the City of Sanctuary 20th anniversary conference! Our team led crucial workshops on asylum as a racial justice issue, sharing vital research & insights on the Asylum in the UK: A front line for racial Justice report. The work continues! #CityOfSanctuary"
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Yesterday Together with Refugees and One Strong Voice launched the Lived Experience Leadership report with a panel featuring Eleanor Harrison, Jehangir Malik, Kolbassia Haoussou, and Reem Assil.
The conversations were open, honest, and deeply reflective🧡
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/report-launc...
The conversations were open, honest, and deeply reflective🧡
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/report-launc...
July 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Yesterday Together with Refugees and One Strong Voice launched the Lived Experience Leadership report with a panel featuring Eleanor Harrison, Jehangir Malik, Kolbassia Haoussou, and Reem Assil.
The conversations were open, honest, and deeply reflective🧡
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/report-launc...
The conversations were open, honest, and deeply reflective🧡
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/report-launc...
We're a little late, but we wanted to send a massive thank you to everyone who came to our Refugee Week celebration last month!
This was a vital chance for RAS Voice to highlight that Racial Justice IS Asylum Justice.
We're dedicated to continuing the fight for a fairer asylum system for everyone.
This was a vital chance for RAS Voice to highlight that Racial Justice IS Asylum Justice.
We're dedicated to continuing the fight for a fairer asylum system for everyone.
July 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We're a little late, but we wanted to send a massive thank you to everyone who came to our Refugee Week celebration last month!
This was a vital chance for RAS Voice to highlight that Racial Justice IS Asylum Justice.
We're dedicated to continuing the fight for a fairer asylum system for everyone.
This was a vital chance for RAS Voice to highlight that Racial Justice IS Asylum Justice.
We're dedicated to continuing the fight for a fairer asylum system for everyone.
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Did you know you can invite Refugee Action campaigners to speak at your event?
Our Speakers Community offer talks on how communities can take real action for refugees.
We speak at universities, workplaces, schools & more. No audience is too big or too small.
Book a talk ⬇️
bit.ly/4epvcn6
Our Speakers Community offer talks on how communities can take real action for refugees.
We speak at universities, workplaces, schools & more. No audience is too big or too small.
Book a talk ⬇️
bit.ly/4epvcn6
June 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Did you know you can invite Refugee Action campaigners to speak at your event?
Our Speakers Community offer talks on how communities can take real action for refugees.
We speak at universities, workplaces, schools & more. No audience is too big or too small.
Book a talk ⬇️
bit.ly/4epvcn6
Our Speakers Community offer talks on how communities can take real action for refugees.
We speak at universities, workplaces, schools & more. No audience is too big or too small.
Book a talk ⬇️
bit.ly/4epvcn6