ICYMI: Yesterday we published a report highlighting how the dysfunctional 'move-on' system is creating a crisis of refugee homelessness and destitution. Read more in the The Independent story below via Holly Bancroft

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Our CEO Enver Solomon 🧡 will be part of tonight's #AnyQuestions panel. Tune in to the live broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 8pm for what promises to be a lively discussion.

There's been a scandalous 239% increase in refugee homelessness.

Left unsupported, newly recognised refugees are becoming homeless & destitute because of a system dysfunctional by design & discriminatory in delivery.

Read Refugee Council 🧡 new report
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'I spent the whole night walking around. It was a nightmare. I thought I wouldn’t survive the night.'

Omer writes for Big Issue about becoming homeless, how the Refugee Council helped, and why he's speaking out for others in this situation. bigissue.com/opinion/homele…

🚨 There has been a 239% increase in refugee homelessness in 2 years. Newly recognised refugees are becoming homeless and destitute because of systemic failures and a dysfunctional process.

Our new report on what the next Mayor of London should do: refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/ne…

Local people have been providing an iftar meal for refugees staying in a Yorkshire hotel. Abdulmoiz from Sudan and Mahmoud from Syria tell us how this act of kindness gives them hope and helps them feel part of their new community ⬇️ refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/stories…

Thrilled to see @RufusHound.wtf on bluesky spotlight on @RefugeeCouncil during The Weakest Link appearance! In these challenging times, with many facing inhumane conditions and prolonged uncertainties in the asylum system, your support is vital. Your contribution goes beyond the monetary; it’s…

Ramy* is a Palestinian human rights advocate who is seeking asylum in the UK. He speaks about how Palestinians will be marking Ramadan this year and the anguish it brings for those far from home. bit.ly/4axVNLK
*Name changed.

Fantastic piece by Henry Winter on a young refugee rebuilding his life here.

“It brings hope” - our new blog looks at the ‘sanctuary store' at an asylum hotel, where our staff and volunteers offer basic supplies and emotional support to refugee families. refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/stories…