Migration news roundup 10 July 2023

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Stories that inspired us this week

On the 75th anniversary of the founding of the NHS, Gulzar Waljee tells her story of coming from Tanzania to be a midwife in the UK and how ‘immigrants like me are the lifeblood of the NHS’. (Source: Metro)

Bristol’s Dovetail orchestra, made up of refugees from all over the world, held their first public performance, providing a ‘musical sanctuary’, while the University of Reading was awarded University of Sanctuary status. (Sources: BBC, Wokingham Today)

International news

The Dutch coalition government collapsed following discord on asylum issues. The four governing parties disagreed on policy measures to reduce the number of asylum seekers pivoting on reducing options for refugee family reunion. (Source: Politico)

On EU border crossings:

UK borders and migration policy

On the Illegal Migration Bill:

Over 3,800 people crossed the Channel in small boats in June, a record number compared with the same period in previous years. The Border Force expects around 40,000 people to cross this year. (Sources: Home Office, The National)

The New Conservative group of 'red wall' MPs published proposals to reduce net migration including ending visa schemes for care workers, capping the number of resettled refugees, and increasing the skilled worker salary threshold. (Source: inews)

On detention and removals:

Specific migrant groups

Eight democracy protesters from Hong Kong fear for their safety after the Chinese government offered rewards for information on their whereabouts. The UK was accused by China of protecting Hong Kong 'fugitives' after the foreign minister said the UK would not tolerate attempts by China to silence individuals here. Meanwhile, a charity that received government funding to support integration of Hongkongers was accused of links with the Chinese government. (Sources: BBC, the Guardian)

On children and young people:

The Home Office announced further funding to organisations offering support to people applying to the EU Settlement Scheme until spring 2025. The 17 funded organisations include Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre. (Source: Home Office)

Public recognition of the Windrush generation continues following the 75th anniversary:

There are several modern slavery stories to update:

Cohesion and integration

A national touring exhibition ‘Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS’ to celebrate the 75th anniversary opened in Leicester. (Source: Museums Association)

The report ‘Settling In‘ describes integration progress in a selection of Western countries including the UK based on monitoring of outcomes between new arrivals and native-born populations in employment, living conditions, and civic and social engagement. (Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)

A critical reflection on working with refugees in research by Dr Hyab Yohannes at Glasgow University reflects on how scholarship often renders individual refugees ‘invisible, inaudible and unviable’ and how new approaches can support them to reclaim their own stories. (Source: Access)

The Bishop of Dover said some British people are only concerned about the immigration of ‘brown people’ and that ‘I love to remind the British that they were economic migrants’ when they went to Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. (Source: BBC)

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10th July 2023

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