Statistics
675 failed asylum-seekers were removed under assisted voluntary return schemes between January and March 2007.
source: Home Office
Refugee Week
Monday June 18th sees Refugee Week enter its ninth year. The event is designed to promote awareness and to celebrate the contributions refugees have made to British society.
Click below to see one of the events taking place on Wednesday 20th, World Refugee Day, and to hear about some of the problems refugee support groups are trying to address.
Click below for a response from Gareth Thomas, Skills Director for Employee Development, at the Learning and Skills Council.
As part of the event, different activities take place throughout the UK. Click below to find out about a special event taking place in North London and to hear the views of one of Refugee Week’s organisers.
As part of their report into destitution, photographer Claudia Janke was commissioned by Refugee Action to photograph destitute asylum-seekers.
Below is a selection of her pictures displayed at the Nova Gallery in Southwark during Refugee Week.
Please click to listen to Claudia's thoughts on the pictures.
