Immigration, asylum and refugees

Amnesty International
Worldwide voluntary movement of people who campaign for human rights

Asylum Aid
Provides free legal advice and representation to refugees and asylum-seekers seeking safety in the UK from persecution. Also campaigns for the fair treatment of refugees in the UK

BIHR (British Institute of Human Rights)
Independent charity which raises awareness and understanding about the importance of human rights


Electronic Immigration Network
Aims to link major information providers with advice workers and practitioners dealing with all issues relating to immigration, refugee and nationality law and practice in the United Kingdom

European Council on Refugees and Exiles
Umbrella organisation of 73 refugee-assisting agencies in 30 countries working towards fair and humane policies for the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees

Home Office Immigration and Nationality home page
Explains immigration control and your rights and responsibilities

Immigration Advisory Service
Community legal advice and representation for immigrants and asylum seekers

Immigration Law Practitioners Association
Promotes and improves the advising and representation of immigrants

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
Independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combatting racism in immigration and asylum law and policy

Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
Independent charity that provides care and rehabilitation to survivors of torture and other forms of organised violence

Multikulti
Aims to support citizenship through the delivery of culturally appropriate and accurately translated information in the following areas of welfare law - debt, employment, health, housing, immigration and welfare benefits

National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns Bringing together families and individuals fighting deportation

Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
Responsible for ensuring that all immigration advisers fulfil the requirements of good practice

PressWise RAM project
Promoting best practice in media representation of refugee and asylum issues

Refugee Action
Supporting refugees and asylum seekers to build new lives in the UK

Refugee Council
The largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees

Refugee Legal Centre
Provides legal advice and representation for those seeking protection under international and national Human Rights Asylum law

RefugeeNet
EU networks on reception, integration and voluntary repatriation

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
UN agency providing protection and assistance to refugees

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