If you're here, you probably already know something about LASSN. But here's a quick presentation (written for a presentation at Allerton Deanery Synod) that links what we do to the wider local, national and international context of people seeking refuge and asylum An Introduction to Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network,September 2014 from Jon Beech
Here's a graphic that didn't quite make it into the final version of our 2013/14 Annual Report. Please note, the numbers represent households, not just individual people
I've written a short blog at >www.oneworldleeds.org, describing what happened after the Daily Mail approached LASSN, asking if we'd like to place an advertisement on their website. Be sure to leave a comment...
Asylum advice in Leeds Following the closure of the Refugee Council office in Leeds, and the replacement online/phone support offered by Asylum Help, we have produced a simple guide to getting face to face support and advice in Leeds. We have also added an additional page explaining what callers can expect when calling Asylum Help's freephone number. For more information about what's happening in the Leeds Refugee and Asylum sector - go to the Migration Partnership website . Please note - Legal Advice on Asylum Claims can only be provided by OISC approved bodies.
A slightly belated posting of One World Leeds Winter 2013 - produced by our Press Gang volunteers Challenging negative perceptions of refugees The new Immigration Bill - tip of the iceberg An asylum seeker is shattered but steadfast A journey into Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre English at Home - a formula for integration Inertia in Odyssey (a poem) Sports and leisure Be sure to find out more about Press Gang at their new home at oneworldleeds.org