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.
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
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Government and Parliamentary updates Reports and research Resources, events, jobs and training What we’re reading, watching and listening to 1. Advocacy
Local election results response
Watching the local election results roll in has made this a tough day for all who care about the human right to seek sanctuary. Seeing
Greater Manchester says NO to the attack on citizenship rights!
Over 25 organisations working in Greater Manchester have signed an open letter calling for action on the Government’s citizenship ban. The letter is being sent