Together With Refugees
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
We're a coalition of 600+ organisations calling for a fair and kind new plan for refugees that works for everyone #FairBeginsHere
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
📣 The Government has announced cruel policies that risk eroding refugees' rights.
So we – people who believe in compassion and unity – are raising our voices. We’re fighting back with a message of our own. We stand #TogetherWithRefugees
✉️ Write to your MP TODAY!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
So we – people who believe in compassion and unity – are raising our voices. We’re fighting back with a message of our own. We stand #TogetherWithRefugees
✉️ Write to your MP TODAY!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
November 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
📣 The Government has announced cruel policies that risk eroding refugees' rights.
So we – people who believe in compassion and unity – are raising our voices. We’re fighting back with a message of our own. We stand #TogetherWithRefugees
✉️ Write to your MP TODAY!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
So we – people who believe in compassion and unity – are raising our voices. We’re fighting back with a message of our own. We stand #TogetherWithRefugees
✉️ Write to your MP TODAY!
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
In Parliament last night launching our research with @pcsunion.bsky.social which shows that when we support refugees to rebuild their lives, Britain thrives too.
#TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
#TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
In Parliament last night launching our research with @pcsunion.bsky.social which shows that when we support refugees to rebuild their lives, Britain thrives too.
#TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
#TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
If compassion cost reduce the cost of asylum by 40%, how can we justify any other approach?
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
If compassion cost reduce the cost of asylum by 40%, how can we justify any other approach?
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
The impact? For every refugee:
💷 £266,000 added to the UK economy
🏠 £42,000 saved on accommodation
💰 £53,000 net benefit to the public purse
📈 Every £1 spent = £9 in salary gains
💷 £266,000 added to the UK economy
🏠 £42,000 saved on accommodation
💰 £53,000 net benefit to the public purse
📈 Every £1 spent = £9 in salary gains
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The impact? For every refugee:
💷 £266,000 added to the UK economy
🏠 £42,000 saved on accommodation
💰 £53,000 net benefit to the public purse
📈 Every £1 spent = £9 in salary gains
💷 £266,000 added to the UK economy
🏠 £42,000 saved on accommodation
💰 £53,000 net benefit to the public purse
📈 Every £1 spent = £9 in salary gains
Four simple changes could transform lives and save money:
1️⃣ Process asylum claims within 6 months
2️⃣ Provide legal support throughout
3️⃣ Offer English lessons from day one
4️⃣ Give early access to job support
1️⃣ Process asylum claims within 6 months
2️⃣ Provide legal support throughout
3️⃣ Offer English lessons from day one
4️⃣ Give early access to job support
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Four simple changes could transform lives and save money:
1️⃣ Process asylum claims within 6 months
2️⃣ Provide legal support throughout
3️⃣ Offer English lessons from day one
4️⃣ Give early access to job support
1️⃣ Process asylum claims within 6 months
2️⃣ Provide legal support throughout
3️⃣ Offer English lessons from day one
4️⃣ Give early access to job support
Britain’s asylum system is broken - uncaring, chaotic & costly. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, new research by us & @pcsunion.bsky.social by @lsepress.bsky.social shows a fairer system could help refugees & boost the economy
🧵
On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, new research by us & @pcsunion.bsky.social by @lsepress.bsky.social shows a fairer system could help refugees & boost the economy
🧵
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Britain’s asylum system is broken - uncaring, chaotic & costly. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, new research by us & @pcsunion.bsky.social by @lsepress.bsky.social shows a fairer system could help refugees & boost the economy
🧵
On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, new research by us & @pcsunion.bsky.social by @lsepress.bsky.social shows a fairer system could help refugees & boost the economy
🧵
There is a massive power in visibility.
On the first weekend of December, we’re asking you to put up a poster to show your solidarity with refugees.
In your home, in your workplace, in your place of worship, anywhere your community gathers.
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
On the first weekend of December, we’re asking you to put up a poster to show your solidarity with refugees.
In your home, in your workplace, in your place of worship, anywhere your community gathers.
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
November 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
There is a massive power in visibility.
On the first weekend of December, we’re asking you to put up a poster to show your solidarity with refugees.
In your home, in your workplace, in your place of worship, anywhere your community gathers.
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
On the first weekend of December, we’re asking you to put up a poster to show your solidarity with refugees.
In your home, in your workplace, in your place of worship, anywhere your community gathers.
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Enough ghoulish policies, we want a fair new plan for refugees🎃
We are a coalition of 600+ organisations that believe in a more compassionate approach to refugees.
This Halloween, join us and call for something better: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/join-us/
We are a coalition of 600+ organisations that believe in a more compassionate approach to refugees.
This Halloween, join us and call for something better: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/join-us/
October 31, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Enough ghoulish policies, we want a fair new plan for refugees🎃
We are a coalition of 600+ organisations that believe in a more compassionate approach to refugees.
This Halloween, join us and call for something better: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/join-us/
We are a coalition of 600+ organisations that believe in a more compassionate approach to refugees.
This Halloween, join us and call for something better: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/join-us/
Nottingham says: WE ARE WELCOMING
"When I first came to England, that's exactly how I felt" said Porsche. "I was escaping apartheid & everyone was welcoming & really understanding"
Small actions. Big impact. Show welcome in your community with our free posters: actionnetwork.org/forms/print-...
"When I first came to England, that's exactly how I felt" said Porsche. "I was escaping apartheid & everyone was welcoming & really understanding"
Small actions. Big impact. Show welcome in your community with our free posters: actionnetwork.org/forms/print-...
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Nottingham says: WE ARE WELCOMING
"When I first came to England, that's exactly how I felt" said Porsche. "I was escaping apartheid & everyone was welcoming & really understanding"
Small actions. Big impact. Show welcome in your community with our free posters: actionnetwork.org/forms/print-...
"When I first came to England, that's exactly how I felt" said Porsche. "I was escaping apartheid & everyone was welcoming & really understanding"
Small actions. Big impact. Show welcome in your community with our free posters: actionnetwork.org/forms/print-...
Brummies united against racism 🧡
When far-right groups began leafleting in their community, these local neighbours mobilised - creating a poster celebrating their unity and diversity.
Get your free print-at-home poster and stand with refugees today: actionnetwork.org/forms/print-...
When far-right groups began leafleting in their community, these local neighbours mobilised - creating a poster celebrating their unity and diversity.
Get your free print-at-home poster and stand with refugees today: actionnetwork.org/forms/print-...
October 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Brummies united against racism 🧡
When far-right groups began leafleting in their community, these local neighbours mobilised - creating a poster celebrating their unity and diversity.
Get your free print-at-home poster and stand with refugees today: actionnetwork.org/forms/print-...
When far-right groups began leafleting in their community, these local neighbours mobilised - creating a poster celebrating their unity and diversity.
Get your free print-at-home poster and stand with refugees today: actionnetwork.org/forms/print-...
Show solidarity this Welcome Weekend.
Crowds of protesters and organised far-right activists are rallying outside of hotels to stoke violence and intimidate refugees.
They want to force a narrative that pits refugees and our communities against each other.
We can never let that happen.
🧵
Crowds of protesters and organised far-right activists are rallying outside of hotels to stoke violence and intimidate refugees.
They want to force a narrative that pits refugees and our communities against each other.
We can never let that happen.
🧵
August 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Show solidarity this Welcome Weekend.
Crowds of protesters and organised far-right activists are rallying outside of hotels to stoke violence and intimidate refugees.
They want to force a narrative that pits refugees and our communities against each other.
We can never let that happen.
🧵
Crowds of protesters and organised far-right activists are rallying outside of hotels to stoke violence and intimidate refugees.
They want to force a narrative that pits refugees and our communities against each other.
We can never let that happen.
🧵
Lets show who we are this Welcome Weekend 🧡
On 7-10 August, show that in the face of hate, we will always choose welcome.
It's not too late to get involved - order a pack of free posters now:
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Find social media templates:
sites.google.com/thesmallaxe....
On 7-10 August, show that in the face of hate, we will always choose welcome.
It's not too late to get involved - order a pack of free posters now:
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Find social media templates:
sites.google.com/thesmallaxe....
August 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Lets show who we are this Welcome Weekend 🧡
On 7-10 August, show that in the face of hate, we will always choose welcome.
It's not too late to get involved - order a pack of free posters now:
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Find social media templates:
sites.google.com/thesmallaxe....
On 7-10 August, show that in the face of hate, we will always choose welcome.
It's not too late to get involved - order a pack of free posters now:
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Find social media templates:
sites.google.com/thesmallaxe....
NEW INTERNSHIP 🚨
We're parnering with the Aziz Foundation to offer a 12 month fellowship working on campaigning, media and building the coalition.
For the full job description including essential qualities please visit: www.azizfoundation.org.uk/internships/
Deadline: Friday 29th Aug 2025, 4pm
We're parnering with the Aziz Foundation to offer a 12 month fellowship working on campaigning, media and building the coalition.
For the full job description including essential qualities please visit: www.azizfoundation.org.uk/internships/
Deadline: Friday 29th Aug 2025, 4pm
July 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NEW INTERNSHIP 🚨
We're parnering with the Aziz Foundation to offer a 12 month fellowship working on campaigning, media and building the coalition.
For the full job description including essential qualities please visit: www.azizfoundation.org.uk/internships/
Deadline: Friday 29th Aug 2025, 4pm
We're parnering with the Aziz Foundation to offer a 12 month fellowship working on campaigning, media and building the coalition.
For the full job description including essential qualities please visit: www.azizfoundation.org.uk/internships/
Deadline: Friday 29th Aug 2025, 4pm
The Welcome Weekend is just around the corner 🧡
This is about showing that kindness & solidarity are stronger than fear & division.
Get involved easily by ordering free posters:
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Get more involved with the full toolkit: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...
This is about showing that kindness & solidarity are stronger than fear & division.
Get involved easily by ordering free posters:
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Get more involved with the full toolkit: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...
July 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Welcome Weekend is just around the corner 🧡
This is about showing that kindness & solidarity are stronger than fear & division.
Get involved easily by ordering free posters:
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Get more involved with the full toolkit: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...
This is about showing that kindness & solidarity are stronger than fear & division.
Get involved easily by ordering free posters:
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Get more involved with the full toolkit: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...
Order your free Welcome posters!
When we fill our windows, streets, and shared spaces with posters of welcome, we show our neighbours and MPs that kindness and solidarity are stronger than fear or division🧡
Get yours now👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
When we fill our windows, streets, and shared spaces with posters of welcome, we show our neighbours and MPs that kindness and solidarity are stronger than fear or division🧡
Get yours now👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
July 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Order your free Welcome posters!
When we fill our windows, streets, and shared spaces with posters of welcome, we show our neighbours and MPs that kindness and solidarity are stronger than fear or division🧡
Get yours now👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
When we fill our windows, streets, and shared spaces with posters of welcome, we show our neighbours and MPs that kindness and solidarity are stronger than fear or division🧡
Get yours now👇
actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...
Last summer we saw shocking scenes of violence. Now tensions are bubbling again.
This angry minority do not represent us.
From 7–10 Aug, we’re coming together for a
Welcome Weekend — a nationwide show of solidarity. This country welcomes refugees.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...
This angry minority do not represent us.
From 7–10 Aug, we’re coming together for a
Welcome Weekend — a nationwide show of solidarity. This country welcomes refugees.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...
July 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last summer we saw shocking scenes of violence. Now tensions are bubbling again.
This angry minority do not represent us.
From 7–10 Aug, we’re coming together for a
Welcome Weekend — a nationwide show of solidarity. This country welcomes refugees.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...
This angry minority do not represent us.
From 7–10 Aug, we’re coming together for a
Welcome Weekend — a nationwide show of solidarity. This country welcomes refugees.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcome-week...
Welcome Jehangir Malik OBE as interim Director of Asylum Reform Initiative!
With 30+ years in civil society, lived experience of the asylum system & commitment to amplifying minority voices, he brings invaluable experience to this movement.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/introducing-...
With 30+ years in civil society, lived experience of the asylum system & commitment to amplifying minority voices, he brings invaluable experience to this movement.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/introducing-...
July 16, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Welcome Jehangir Malik OBE as interim Director of Asylum Reform Initiative!
With 30+ years in civil society, lived experience of the asylum system & commitment to amplifying minority voices, he brings invaluable experience to this movement.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/introducing-...
With 30+ years in civil society, lived experience of the asylum system & commitment to amplifying minority voices, he brings invaluable experience to this movement.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/introducing-...
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...
Refugee advocacy led by those who've lived it🧡
Today alongside One Strong Voice we launch "Building Leadership From Experience" - for leadership, strategy-shaping and campaign action by people with lived experience.
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Today alongside One Strong Voice we launch "Building Leadership From Experience" - for leadership, strategy-shaping and campaign action by people with lived experience.
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/wp-content/u...
July 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Refugee advocacy led by those who've lived it🧡
Today alongside One Strong Voice we launch "Building Leadership From Experience" - for leadership, strategy-shaping and campaign action by people with lived experience.
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Today alongside One Strong Voice we launch "Building Leadership From Experience" - for leadership, strategy-shaping and campaign action by people with lived experience.
Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/wp-content/u...
🚨TODAY MPs are debating the refugee citizenship ban.
This ban made it nearly impossible for many refugees to become British citizens.
This affects our neighbours, colleagues, and friends.
📢Your MP needs to hear from you NOW:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
This ban made it nearly impossible for many refugees to become British citizens.
This affects our neighbours, colleagues, and friends.
📢Your MP needs to hear from you NOW:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
July 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚨TODAY MPs are debating the refugee citizenship ban.
This ban made it nearly impossible for many refugees to become British citizens.
This affects our neighbours, colleagues, and friends.
📢Your MP needs to hear from you NOW:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
This ban made it nearly impossible for many refugees to become British citizens.
This affects our neighbours, colleagues, and friends.
📢Your MP needs to hear from you NOW:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
📣Want to find out more about the Government's citizenship ban and what we can do together to overturn it?
Join Together With Refugees and leading experts on Monday, 30th June (5-6 pm, online)
Sign up here:
addevent.com/event/Of2598...
Join Together With Refugees and leading experts on Monday, 30th June (5-6 pm, online)
Sign up here:
addevent.com/event/Of2598...
June 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📣Want to find out more about the Government's citizenship ban and what we can do together to overturn it?
Join Together With Refugees and leading experts on Monday, 30th June (5-6 pm, online)
Sign up here:
addevent.com/event/Of2598...
Join Together With Refugees and leading experts on Monday, 30th June (5-6 pm, online)
Sign up here:
addevent.com/event/Of2598...
🚨Did you know the government has made it nearly impossible for many refugees to become British citizens?
It's based on how they arrived, not who they are as people. This affects our neighbours, colleagues, friends.
📢Your MP needs to hear from you:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
It's based on how they arrived, not who they are as people. This affects our neighbours, colleagues, friends.
📢Your MP needs to hear from you:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🚨Did you know the government has made it nearly impossible for many refugees to become British citizens?
It's based on how they arrived, not who they are as people. This affects our neighbours, colleagues, friends.
📢Your MP needs to hear from you:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
It's based on how they arrived, not who they are as people. This affects our neighbours, colleagues, friends.
📢Your MP needs to hear from you:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
#WorldRefugeeDay
We are a growing movement of 600+ organisations, institutions and businesses demanding for a fairer, more compassionate system for refugees.
We refuse to accept the broken status quo.
Get involved. Join the #FairBeginsHere movement.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
We are a growing movement of 600+ organisations, institutions and businesses demanding for a fairer, more compassionate system for refugees.
We refuse to accept the broken status quo.
Get involved. Join the #FairBeginsHere movement.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
June 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
#WorldRefugeeDay
We are a growing movement of 600+ organisations, institutions and businesses demanding for a fairer, more compassionate system for refugees.
We refuse to accept the broken status quo.
Get involved. Join the #FairBeginsHere movement.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
We are a growing movement of 600+ organisations, institutions and businesses demanding for a fairer, more compassionate system for refugees.
We refuse to accept the broken status quo.
Get involved. Join the #FairBeginsHere movement.
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk
Happy Refugee Week! 🧡
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is fighting for a fair new plan for refugees.
We're a coalition of 600+ orgs calling for a fair new plan for refugees. We know that when we work together, we are strong, loud and unstoppable.
Community is a superpower.
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is fighting for a fair new plan for refugees.
We're a coalition of 600+ orgs calling for a fair new plan for refugees. We know that when we work together, we are strong, loud and unstoppable.
Community is a superpower.
June 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Happy Refugee Week! 🧡
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is fighting for a fair new plan for refugees.
We're a coalition of 600+ orgs calling for a fair new plan for refugees. We know that when we work together, we are strong, loud and unstoppable.
Community is a superpower.
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is fighting for a fair new plan for refugees.
We're a coalition of 600+ orgs calling for a fair new plan for refugees. We know that when we work together, we are strong, loud and unstoppable.
Community is a superpower.
Ready to supercharge your campaigning?⚡️
You are invited to join our brand new Campaign Organising Network - a network of local people committed to building power in their communities to campaign for a fairer & more just refugee system💪
Find out more & get involved
actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...
You are invited to join our brand new Campaign Organising Network - a network of local people committed to building power in their communities to campaign for a fairer & more just refugee system💪
Find out more & get involved
actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...
May 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ready to supercharge your campaigning?⚡️
You are invited to join our brand new Campaign Organising Network - a network of local people committed to building power in their communities to campaign for a fairer & more just refugee system💪
Find out more & get involved
actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...
You are invited to join our brand new Campaign Organising Network - a network of local people committed to building power in their communities to campaign for a fairer & more just refugee system💪
Find out more & get involved
actionnetwork.org/forms/join-o...