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By Admin13th November 20180General, Migration, Sheffield

“Welcome to Sheffield” book discussion November 26

SYMAAG founding member and local author David Price will talk about his latest book, “Welcome to Sheffield – A Migration History” November 26th 7-9pm at The Sanctuary 37-39 Chapel Walk Sheffield S1 2PD Some of…

By Admin1st August 20180Asylum, General, Sheffield

Asylum Journey Sheffield

Asylum Journey Sheffield website has information about services and resources for asylum seekers and refugees in Sheffield. Created by Sheffugees it is a comprehensive and easily searchable resource for people at each stage of the asylum…

By Admin18th July 20180Asylum, Campaigns, Sheffield

Zimbabwe still not safe – Sheffield Protest Against Deportations July 25

End Forced Deportations to Zimbabwe Demonstrate outside Sheffield Town Hall Wednesday 25th July 12noon to 1pm Stop another Windrush Scandal According to New Zimbabwe.com, British ambassador to Zimbabwe, Catriona Laing, in February 2018 told Zimbabwean Deputy…

By Admin2nd July 20180Asylum, Asylum Housing, Sheffield

Tell Sheffield Council: Treat Homeless Asylum Children with Respect! Wed 4 July

A recent investigation by John Grayson and Violet Dickenson of SYMAAG revealed that Sheffield City Council are treating homeless asylum seeking children unlawfully and disrespectfully. These children and families have No Recourse to Public Funds…

By Admin23rd May 20180Asylum, Campaigns, Sheffield

Zimbabwe: “no changes and no democracy”

Why Zimbabwe is still not safe for refugees like Marian Machekanyanga Marian was forced to leave Zimbabwe in November 2002 as a result of victimisation and mistreatment. As a member of a workers committee in a…

By Admin9th May 20180Asylum, Sheffield

How UK migration rules make children homeless

Councils are forcing children into homelessness and destitution simply because of their parents’ migration status. by VIOLET DICKENSON and JOHN GRAYSON Alara Bed & Breakfast room shared by Amy’s family of five (John Grayson) For two…

By Admin9th May 20180Asylum, Sheffield

Mothers and children unlawfully housed in Sheffield B&Bs for years

VIOLET DICKENSON and JOHN GRAYSON 5 April 2018 Women and young children routinely placed in shared hostels with vulnerable homeless men. Earl Marshall Guest House (John Grayson) Mothers with young children have spent months on end in Bed…

By Admin8th March 20180Asylum, Campaigns, G4S, Sheffield

“We need humanity and accountability” in asylum housing

Asylum tenants organise at Sheffield conference This was the first national meeting of asylum tenants. At the same time as a new £4 billion 10 year government contract for asylum housing and related services is…

By Admin1st February 20180Asylum, Campaigns, G4S, Sheffield

Human Rights and Asylum Housing conference Sheffield February 24

SYMAAG invites you to an action day conference on human rights and asylum housing in Sheffield on Saturday 24th February, 11am – 4pm at The Sanctuary, 37-39 Chapel Walk, Sheffield S1 2PD. Tenders are already…

By Admin1st December 20170Asylum, Campaigns, G4S, Sheffield

Daisy and the £4 billion Asylum Housing Contracts

As the tendering process for £4 billion worth of contracts over ten years gets under way, asylum campaigner John Grayson examines the market for asylum seekers’ housing in the UK. © J. Grayson G4S dumps…

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