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22nd February 2012
Call for refugee Olympic stories
Refugee Week call for refugee Olympic stories
more14th February 2012
Raising the Rooftops, Womens Refugee Conference
Regional refugee women's conference, Sheffield
more14th February 2012
STOP G4S! Sheffield Demo, 15 February 2012
SYMAAG demo, Sheffield, Wed 15 February 2012 to stop G4S winning the contract
more13th February 2012
STAR - February Refugee Week
Student Action for Refugees (STAR) are running a series of activities 20 - 26 February 2012
more17th January 2012
"Who is your neighbour" Workshops
Challenging the narratives of the far right, faith-based prejudice
more19th December 2011
Rights of Women - "Silenced Voices" Report
Rights of Women launch - "Silenced Voices Speak" Report.
more7th December 2011
NRC Voluntary Dev. Co-ordinator - Refugee of the Year 2011
Beatrice Botomani, NRC, Voluntary Dev. Co-ordinator, Bradford awarded Refugee of the Year 2011.
29th November 2011
VAT Exemption on Shared Services
Chancellor announces VAT exemption for charities sharing back office services.
more21st November 2011
Acting Opportunity! - Tom Hanks Film
An acting opportunity for 4 Somali Men in Tom Hanks Film
more21st November 2011
Receptionist/Clerical Worker - Solace
Receptionist/clerical Support Worker post at SOLACE
more8th November 2011
Controversial Legal Aid bill passed!
The controversial Legal Aid bill has passed the report stage in the House of Commons.
more7th November 2011
International Human Rights Day, 10 Dec 2011
Host a RefuTea party for International Human Rights Day!
more2nd November 2011
Launch - Sheffield Refugee Forum
Sheffield Refugee & Communities Forum launch event
more24th October 2011
BIHR - NRC attends Human Rights Conference
Jantela partner, NRC attends Human Rights conference
more19th October 2011
Black History Month - South Yorkshire
Check out activities/events taking place in Yorkshire & Humber.
more11th October 2011
2 x Job Adverts - Snr Therapist & Trainer Clinician
Solace & Freedom from Torture job adverts
more10th October 2011
SOLACE - Annual Review 2011
Jantela partner, SOLACE 2011 Annual Review - worth a read!!
more27th September 2011
Government U-Turn on ESOL
Skills Funding Agency confirms full funding for ESOL.
more20th September 2011
Trustees Week VAS Conference - 3 Nov 2011
Book your place at the regional Trustee Week Conference - 3 Nov 2011
more19th September 2011
RASA Newsletter Issue 3
Update on RASA's activities over the last 3 months.
more19th September 2011
Photos from Jantela Refugee Event - July 2011
Photos from the event held in July for refugee organisations in Yorkshire & Humberside.
more30th August 2011
Commissioning and the Localism Bill
See NAVCA briefings on the bill and resources.
more23rd August 2011
PAFRAS Newsletter 23 - Call for donations!
Issue 23 - PAFRAS newsletter - Urgent Call for Donations!
more8th August 2011
Government cuts to legal aid - the human face!
This Guardian article highlights the effects of the cuts to legal aid on asylum seekers and 2 Jantela partners share their views.
more12th July 2011
Launch of South Yorkshire Legal Support Group
Two weeks ago saw the official launch of South Yorkshire Refugee Law & Justice group.
more11th July 2011
IAS Goes into administration
The Immigration Advisory Service has gone into administration
more4th July 2011
Jantela Partnership Project Achievements - June 2011
Check out the projects achievements to date.
more20th June 2011
Yorkshire Refugee Week Celebrations 2011
Check out Refugee Week Celebratory events throughout Yorkshire!
more20th June 2011
World Refugee Day - 20 June 2011
World Refugee Day is observed each year on 20 June.
more7th June 2011
Ice & Fire Theatre - Refugee Week events 2011
Ice & Fire Theatre celebrate 5 years of Actors for Human Rights programme.
more24th May 2011
"The Other Side of the Coin" - Migrants' Rights Network blog
Migrants' Rights Network - Maryam Pasha's interesting blog on the impact of getting and maintaining funding on migrant support sector.
more24th May 2011
Section 19 - Comes into force
23 May 2011 saw Section 19 of the UK Borders Act 2007 come into force.
more23rd May 2011
BAfR Children & Families Coordinator vacancy
BAfR have a vacancy for a Children's & Families Coordinator (maternity cover).
more19th May 2011
PAFRAS New Newsletter
Jantela partner, PAFRAS have published their new newsletter.
more18th April 2011
NRC Reponse to PM's Immigration Speech
NRC, Jantela Partner issues press statement about PM's immigration speech.
more13th April 2011
How to Manage a Funding Crisis
Manchester Community Central provides online guidance for vol/com sector organisations.
more5th April 2011
March for the Alternative - Migrants Perspective
Migrant supporters and organisations give their views in a short video
more30th March 2011
CUK, hosting Libya Fundraising Dinner
Jantela partner, Cultures United are hosting a fundraising dinner.
more22nd March 2011
Debunking Myths about Aslyum Seekers & Refugees
Do you know the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
more8th March 2011
International Women's Day 2011
Celebrate International Women's Day 2011 around the UK
more7th March 2011
Guardian - free advertising for volunteer vacancies
The Guardian announced in November 2010 a new service for organisations to advertise for volunteers free of charge.
more7th March 2011
Jantela Partner, RAY seeking new members
Refugee Action York (RAY) is looking for new members.
more23rd February 2011
Mapping Voluntary Sector Cuts
Has your organisation been affected by the cuts? Share your story!
more15th February 2011
Immigration & Asylum Law Course
The IAS is running a 2 day course in Bradford on OISC Level 1 - Introduction to Immigration & Asylum Law
more14th February 2011
NAVCA Bursary for help with tenders
Would you like some practical one-to-one help to prepare for tender?
more14th February 2011
SYFAB - FREE Training
SYFAB are offering FREE training to small vol/com groups based in South Yorkshire in March 2011.
more2nd February 2011
Sheffield Refugee Forum Statement on ESOL changes
Sheffield Refugee Forum statement on the proposed changes to ESOL eligibility.
more31st January 2011
Social Media reuniting refugee families
Reuniting refugees with their families.
more24th January 2011
Mentoring & Befriending, 'Spendings Cuts - Advice & Ideas'
The Mentoring & Befriending Foundation has provided some useful resource information and guidance for mentoring organisation affected by the Government spending cuts.
more24th January 2011
MANGO - FREE financial management guide
MANGO is a registered charity providing practical services, such as training, staff recruitment, consultancy.
19th January 2011
Refugee Council - Impact Report 2009/10
Recently published report by the Refugee Council the leading UK charity working with refugees and asylum seekers.
more4th January 2011
Maan Launches Guide to Wellbeing
Maan, (Somali Mental Health Sheffield) a Jantela partner recently launched "A Guide to Your Wellbeing for the Somali Community"
more4th January 2011
Wages of Fear: Risk, Safety & Undocumented Work
Jointly published by PAFRAS (Jantela partner) and the University of Liverpool, Wages of Fear explores the experiences of a group of undocumented workers in the North of England.
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