Migration Justice Project

Check out our new Guide 👇

We welcome the appointment of Julie Wilkinson as Interim Chief Executive of Law Centre NI. With deep experience across the voluntary sector and a strong commitment to social justice, Julie steps in at a crucial time for rights-based legal support. As we prepare to introduce our Impact Report this week, this is a timely reminder of how strong leadership helps turn the law into real change. lawcentreni.org/news/law-centr…

@VIEWdigital @castleDD @williamcrawley @chrisadonnelly @Una_VIEW @PatrickCorrigan @AmnestyNI @UNISONNI @SCI_Belfast @ProfJohnBarry @siobhanpharding @C_Fitz_ @photolinepic Great article, Suleiman!

Comment: Is International Protection being quietly dismantled? Suleiman Abdulahi from HAPANI voices his concerns – viewdigital.org/comment-is-int… – @castleDD @williamcrawley @chrisadonnelly

Law Centre NI will be closed from Wednesday 23rd December and will reopen on Friday 2nd January. Seasons Greetings from all of us at Law Centre NI! 🎄

We've updated our Refugee Move On guide to reflect changes in NIHE process for newly granted refugees. The Guide is fully translatable, please share! lawcentreni.org/new-refugee-mo…

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience and contributions of migrants in our communities. At LCNI, we stand with those who have travelled far from home, offering free, confidential advice to help people find safety, stability, and confidence in a new place. Because: Everyone deserves dignity. Everyone deserves fair treatment. Everyone deserves access to justice.

Where would you flee? The right to claim asylum is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We're delighted to be hosting this introductory workshop as part of the NI Human Rights Festival on Wed 10th Dec. nihrf.com/events/where-w…

Asylum is lifesaving. #WithRefugees #Asylum

Read Law Centre NI's response to the announced changes here: lawcentreni.org/news/law-centr…

On Monday, the Home Secretary announced the UK Government's proposed changes to the asylum system. These policies will undermine protections refugees are entitled to under international law. We're calling on @niexecutive to oppose these proposals.

Some key highlights from our Welcome Information Project report on the Development Needs in the Community and Voluntary Sector in Belfast Supporting and Advising Asylum Seekers. Read the full report here: lawcentreni.org/.../supporting…

With increasing numbers of refugees struggling to find a home, we've teamed up with @SimonCommNI for a FREE 1 hour session to learn about their successful Tenancy Deposit Scheme. Register here: bit.ly/3LyPnor

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! We're looking for: 👉Digital Transformation Officer 👉Legal Officer (Employment) 👉Trainee Solicitor (Justice First Fellowship) Check out the vacancies here: lawcentreni.org/about-us/caree…

Join Migration Justice Project at @LawCentreNI to make a real difference in the lives of migrants in Northern Ireland. Both posts close on 24 November, more information here: lawcentreni.org/about-us/caree…

Our colleague Portia, Legal Officer in our Immigration team, spoke to raise awareness of the immigration options available to victims of domestic abuse. We advise that survivors in these circumstances seek immigration legal advice to understand the options available to them.

Yesterday we attended the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences screening and discussion of REMOVED, a short but affecting animation bringing together lived experience of harm in the immigration detention system through the lens of race and gender.

Have you seen our translatable work permission guide for people seeking asylum? lawcentreni.org/news/permissio…

Before the shock closure of this route, we supported clients to submit applications to reunite with their families; 73% of these applications were made for children. See Law Centre NI's statement here: lawcentreni.org/news/law-centr…

In September, the UK government suspended the Refugee Family Reunion (RFR) route, one of the last 'safe and legal' routes available, mainly used by women and children. Sign Sign Reunite Families UK statement to call for the reversal of this cruel decision docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…