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.
Draft Motion for Local Councils to Oppose the Anti-Refugee Bill
As part of campaigning efforts to oppose the cruel and divisive anti-refugee bill, we’re calling on local councils to voice their concerns about the proposals
North East Pledge on the #AntiRefugeeBill
To mark the national Week of Action on the #AntiRefugeeBill, over 50 civil society groups and individuals across the North East have signed a Regional
Asylum Matters Advocacy Update – 13 October 2021
Our fortnightly summary of ongoing advocacy initiatives, new research, government developments and useful resources. Contact us if you’d like to get this update directly into your inbox.
Asylum Matters Advocacy Update – 29 September
Ongoing advocacy The Anti-Refugee Bill Last week the Home Office published its Equality Impact Assessment of the Nationality and Borders Bill, which admits that there