Jonah sought safety in the UK but faced harsh realities in immigration detention, treated 'like a prisoner' and struggling with mental health due to neglect.
Thanks to Jonah & all who shared their experiences for this report.

Read Report: jrsuk.net/after-brook-ho…

#EndDetention

Jesuit Refugee Service report finds ‘toxic culture’ of abuse in UK immigrant detention centres

Charles Collins reports

catholicherald.co.uk/jesuit-refugee…

Not sure where to donate your spring clean items?
We are always looking for good quality clothing for people who are destitute asylum seekers & visit our JRS Shop here in Wapping, as well as people who are held at the Immigration Removal Centres.
To donate:jrsuk.net/current-needs/

Support JRS UK at the London Legal Walk on the 18th June.
You walk alongside us, sponsor our team, connect us with legal firms who would be interested to fundraise, or allocate a portion of your walking fundraising to JRS UK!
We hope you can join us!🚶💙

A leading Catholic agency in Great Britain is calling on people to “stand in solidarity with refugees” after reports the government is planning on detaining asylum seekers ahead of implementation of a law to deport them to Rwanda.
cruxnow.com/church-in-uk-a…

The Jesuit Refugee Service UK (JRS UK) has called for supporters to stand in solidarity with refugees, amid reports that the Home Office is launching a major operation to detain people in preparation for their deportation to Rwanda.

jrsuk.net/news/jesuit-re…

Sophie, Senior Policy Officer, spoke to DOMRADIO.DE last week about the Rwanda Plan and how it won't solve any problems but will exacerbate an already existing crisis

domradio.de/audio/british-…

Can you believe it's already been a week since the London Marathon? A huge well done again to all our runners and a thank you to all those who supported and donated!🏆

Sign up now to run for Team JRS UK in 2025: jrsuk.net/london-maratho…
P.S. it's not too late to donate!

Huge gratitude and congratulations to our incredible team of 26 #LondonMarathon runners who represented JRS UK this year!

A warm round of applause to each of them for crossing the finish line!

P.S. it’s not too late to donate to their efforts: justgiving.com/campaign/londo…

Outsourcing asylum puts lives at risk.

We can and should welcome those who have lost everything and seek safety.

Read our join statement with JRS Europe here: jrsuk.net/news/uk-plans-…

This morning, the PM announced that people seeking asylum here will begin being forcibly removed to Rwanda in the next 10-12 weeks.

This plan is inhumane and cruel. We will continue to stand with refugees!

Read full statement here: jrsuk.net/news/jesuit-re…

Without support and the right to work, refugee friends sometimes do not have enough money for phone credit and data.
Your support helps JRS UK continue to provide practical support that makes a huge difference in the lives of many refugee friends.
Donate: jrsuk.net/donate/

Sophie, SPO at JRS UK, reflects on why the Rwanda scheme is deeply destructive. She also shares the hope she finds in people standing up against the hostile environment in solidarity with refugees - such as JRS UK's team of 26 marathon runners.
The Tablet thetablet.co.uk/blogs/1/2762/t…

📢2 weeks ago we signed Gaza Families Reunited's joint letter calling for a Gaza Family Scheme, to enable Palestinians in the UK to bring their loved ones to safety until it is safe to return.
Tomorrow is the last day to add your voice and sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6485…

This just in – our amazing London Marathon fundraisers with JustGiving pages can win £10,000 for our cause! Every donation to your page from now to race day gets an entry for the prize. That means share, share, share! Learn more: justgiving.com/events/london-… #JustGiving