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Reports & briefings

Hear Us: the experiences of refugee and asylum-seeking women during the pandemic 

July 2020

The Sisters Not Strangers coalition surveyed 115 refugee and asylum-seeking women about how they have survived during the pandemic. Women who were already living in poverty before the outbreak, told us that they had been made even more vulnerable to hunger and ill health.

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Gendered Considerations in the Asylum System During COVID-19: Guidance for organisations supporting asylum-seeking and refugee women

June 2020

This guidance has been designed for frontline refugee sector organisations continuing to support asylum-seeking and refugee women during COVID-19. It has been produced in response to a need articulated across the sector for direction in adapting services in a way that mitigates gendered harm. 

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In support of Black Lives Matter

June 2020

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Policy Briefing: Forced migration, SGBV and COVID-19 

May 2020

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Research: Forced migration, SGBV and COVID-19 

May 2020

This joint research explores the ways in which the COVID-19 crisis has impacted forced migrant survivors of SGBV. The research - which was conducted across 5 countries through interviews with 52 survivors and 45 organisations - offers specific recommendations on how to mitigate the negative impacts of the crisis on survivors. 

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Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 23rd July, 2020

Author: Alice Coles

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    We are sorry to report the death of Brother Eamonn Doyle, who played a vital role in the establishment and growth of Refugee Women Connect, under its former name of MRANG. Eamonn was one of the founder members of our organisation in 2004, and a very conscientious member of the Board of Trustees on which he served for ten years, for several of these as Chair of the Board.

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    Who we are

    Refugee Women Connect provides support for asylum seeking and refugee women including survivors of sexual violence, slavery and human rights abuses.

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  • Drop-in Volunteer

    As a drop-in volunteer, you will have a range of different responsibilities from being on the reception desk and greeting our service users to helping out with the children.

  • Support map

    Support map

    We know it is important to have a local service you can rely on. Because of this we are creating a map of refugee womenโ€™s services and groups across the UK. If you would like to tell others about a great service or group then please get in touch so that we can add them to our map. If you are a woman seeking asylum or with leave to remain and cannot find a local service then please get in touch and we will try to help you find one.

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  • Play Assistant Volunteer

    As a Play Assistant, you will be facilitating childrenโ€™s activities during the drop-in session.

  • English Teacher Volunteer

    Deliver English classes to service users at our drop-ins and at structured English classes.

  • Dear Hearts community shines in international fundraising stream for Refugee Women Connect

    Dear Hearts community shines in international fundraising stream for Refugee Women Connect

    On the 13th September the Dear Hearts community hosted an online fundraiser for Refugee Women Connect and have blown us away with their success!

  • The Early Action Charter

    The Early Action Charter

    Refugee Women Connect is excited to announce our participation in the Early Action Charter for People Seeking Asylum Programme.

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