Immigration, asylum and refugees - sources of support

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

 

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

Exiled Journalists Network
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

RefugeeNet

EU networks on reception, integration and voluntary  repatriation

UK Border Agency home page
Explains immigration control and your rights and  responsibilities

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