We are deeply concerned by the Home Office's decision to publish a guide – Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK: a guide for asylum seekers - which has been widely presented in media coverage as a warning to people seeking asylum not to "rape", "sexually assault" or make "kissing noises" at women. This inflammatory framing weaponises VAWG and reinforces the dangerous narrative that…
To mark Andy Burnham's first day as Prime Minister, refugee women in our network share a vital message to him, urging him to build a compassionate and fair asylum system. Watch or read their full message here. The post Refugee women urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to build a compassionate asylum system appeared first on Women for Refugee Women .
The findings in the HMIP report provide further evidence that immigration detention is harming women and failing to safeguard those who are most vulnerable in detention. This report confirms what women with experience of detention have told us for years: immigration detention is not a safe environment and causes deep and long-lasting harm and re-traumatisation. Existing safeguarding mechanisms are…
Women for Refugee Women (WRW) is deeply concerned by proposed changes announced by the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood MP, today 30 June 2026, that signal further restrictions to the UK’s asylum system. The measures outlined, if realised, will cause profound harm to women and children seeking safety in the UK, many of whom have already fled violence, exploitation, and persecution. At a time of…
Our alumnae group have created this beautiful guide on living through the hostile environment, and their advice and words of courage for other women. The post Living Through the Hostile Environment appeared first on Women for Refugee Women .
We're proud to have co-produced a trauma-informed guide for professionals with Trauma Treatment International, Care4Calais, and Refugee Legal Support on supporting survivors of torture. The post Supporting Survivors of Torture: A Guide for Professionals appeared first on Women for Refugee Women .
Our statement regarding the violent unrest we have witnessed on our streets this week. This violence does not exist in a vacuum. It has been legitimised by certain politicians and elements of the media that repeatedly scapegoat members of our society. When this dehumanising, divisive and racist rhetoric comes from those in power, it doesn’t just give cover to violence, it emboldens it. And it has…
To mark Pride month 2026, a member of Rainbow Sisters – our solidarity group for LGBTQ+ women seeking safety in the UK – has written this piece about her experience. We hope you enjoy! 'This Pride month, I’ve been asked what I’m celebrating. Honestly? I’m celebrating that I exist.' Read our Rainbow Sisters Olubunmi's powerful blog as we celebrate Pride Month this June. The post Celebrating Pride…
It was 10 years ago when I first came across Women for Refugee Women (WRW). I was attending the Women […] The post Volunteering at Women for Refugee Women by Gulshun appeared first on Women for Refugee Women .
