Asylum Matters is a charity that works in partnership locally and nationally to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum through social and political change. By mobilising and coordinating local, regional and national advocacy work, we aim to increase the impact of campaigns to secure improvements to asylum policy and practice.
We are based in the North West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, North East and Wales, as well as London, but we work with partners across the whole of the UK. Learn more about us, how we work with partners and how you can get involved.
‘This is an island of solidarity, not strangers’
Hundreds of organisations and individuals from across the UK have come together to stand against the politics of division and declare the UK an ‘island
Telling MPs why it’s time to finally Lift The Ban
It’s long past time to lift the ban on work for people seeking asylum – and this month, MPs were presented with fresh proof of
Statement on new Government migration plan
On Monday, the Prime Minister announced a new plan to reduce migration. The plan claims to be a “clean break with the past”, but offers
Advocacy Update 7th May 2025
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