Migration news roundup 7 October 2024

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Stories that inspired us this week

Six women, all healthcare workers from Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Kenya, are portrayed in a mural on a side of a London hospital. The artwork aims to honour the bravery of those women and value the multicultural workforce that makes up the NHS. (Source: BBC) 

New book ‘Our Heritage 2’ documents the stories of women from a Gujarati Indian Muslim background who made Batley in Kirklees their home. (Source: BBC) 

International news

In the Americas: 

This article discusses the impact of the Russian invasion on the Ukrainian Roma community. (Source: the Economist) 

Some British citizens and their families are being evacuated on government chartered flights from Lebanon due to growing conflict in the Middle East. There are an estimated 4,000-6,000 British nationals in Lebanon. (Source: Metro) 

UK borders and migration policy

The number of people arriving in the UK by small boats in September was 4,190 compared with 4,729 in 2023. (Source: The London Economic) 

German and French ministers have suggested the EU should work towards an agreement on migration with the UK as the lack of such an agreement exacerbates smuggling and dangerous journeys across the Channel. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer is reportedly reluctant to explore the possibility of an EU-UK youth mobility scheme, concerned such a scheme could appear similar to the pre-Brexit freedom of movement. (Source: the Guardian) 

Specific migrant groups

On asylum: 

Supported by organisations around the country including in Yorkshire and Humber, this briefing discusses the urgent need for legal aid in the immigration system. In anticipation of legal advice being provided remotely in future, this research report discusses the experiences of people who have received in-person and remote legal advice and calls for research and practice guidance to minimise risk of harm to people seeking asylum. (Sources: Migrants Organise, Public Law Project) 

On children and young people: 

On the Windrush generation: 

Because of its bourgeoning Asian shops and businesses, the Merrion Centre in Leeds is attracting many international students, helping them to feel at home. (Source: BBC) 

Cohesion and integration

A new outdoor exhibition in front of the Senedd building in Cardiff, ‘A Great British Welcome’, tells stories of how refugees, people seeking asylum and host communities thrive together. Photos from the series (including from Bradford) can be downloaded. (Source: UNHCR) 

Seyfu Jamaal and Kader Seyed, both based in London, are ambassadors of the Refugee Run Club, an organisation supporting refugees across the country through local running communities. They both participated in the Berlin Marathon in September 2024. (Source: Independent) 

Last updated:

7th October 2024

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