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Tag: refugees

What we should know but aren’t told: A brief reminder of the UK’s continuing ‘hostile environment’

Posted on 19th November 202019th November 2020 by Geeta Wedderburn

The Hostile Environment policy still stands to enforce systematic socio-economic immobilisation for refugees to this day. Geeta Wedderburn sets out some of the hurdles faced when seeking asylum.

REVIEW: His House

Posted on 8th November 2020 by Ishwari Yardi

Ishwari Yardi reviews Netflix’s latest horror film ‘His House’, a film that tackles poignant themes of asylum seeking and settling in to a new home.

Rooted: An Interview with UKRSN

Posted on 23rd October 20202nd November 2020 by Geeta Wedderburn

In this week’s article Rooted interviews Cicely Fraser, a member of the UK Refugee Support Network.

Priti Patel’s “Firm But Fair” Asylum System Ships Refugees Off to Remote Islands

Posted on 9th October 202013th October 2020 by Clarissa Leung

Pierre-Henri Dumont, a French politician from Calais, responded to Priti Patel’s request for French interception of migrant boats attempting to cross the English Channel from Calais. Dumont stated, “Now every day they can see the […]

Are we Seeking Temporary Fixes or Permanent Solutions for Refugees?

Posted on 1st October 20201st October 2020 by Aino Lappalainen

Refugees are frequently reported in a negative light: as scapegoats and objects of hostility. Aino Lappelainen seeks to bring to light the lesser known side of the story: of perilous conditions and volatile climates that force these people from their established lives.

Tensions Rise at Greek-Turkish border

Posted on 23rd March 2020 by Ted Orme-Claye

The situation on the border between Turkey and Greece is rapidly escalating out of control, as migrants attempting to reach a new home and safe haven in Europe have engaged in violent clashes with riot […]

Leeds Student Action For Refugees Protests Outside Morton Hall

Posted on 15th March 202022nd May 2020 by Amy Ramswell

Last Saturday, Leeds Student Action for Refugees campaigners convened at Morton Hall Detention Centre to protest against the facility.  Behind the grey, barbed wire topped fences are up to 392 detained people. Some of these […]

Could the marginalisation of Rome’s refugees and migrants be set to intensify?

Posted on 8th April 2018 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Palazzo Selam, ‘The Palace of Peace’, is reported as being the largest European refugee ‘ghetto’ and currently houses a 1,000 of Italy’s refugees and migrants. The Palace of Peace is a former administrative building to […]

The Trump effect

Posted on 9th April 20179th April 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

By now everyone is aware of the complete buffoon Donald Trump is and that he is a racist, bigoted, small minded man. I can deal with that – he’s on the other side of the […]

Build bridges not walls

Posted on 10th February 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Since Trump came into power it seems like it’s been one breaking news story after another! But this week has seen a huge surge in media attention and controversy after Trump set a 120-day travel […]

Learn Your Lines: Should all British citizens speak the English language?

Posted on 14th October 201626th October 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

In a country that does not offer foreign language lessons as early as other European countries, it seems rich that England is increasingly pressurising immigrants to learn the language. We question the motivation for this: is this […]

Hundreds take to streets to show refugees are welcome in Leeds

Posted on 18th September 201626th October 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

A rally took place in Leeds this weekend to show solidarity with refugees following an attack on a Polish man last Friday. The 28 year old was seriously injured by a group of up to 20 youths […]

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