Thursday, July 29, 2010
Breakthrough for homosexual asylum seekers
A recent Supreme Court means gay and lesbian asylum seekers will no longer be expected to return and hide their sexuality. Two homosexual men from Cameroon and Iraq whose asylum claims were previously rejected have now been granted asylum in the UK.
Posted by Communications on 29/07/2010 at 04:11 PM
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Two exciting internship opportunities at STAR national
STAR is looking for two enthusiastic individuals who are committed to improving the lives of refugees in the UK. Find out more about our exciting and rewarding internships starting this September.
Posted by Communications on 22/07/2010 at 04:49 PM
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Monday, June 28, 2010
University Scholarship for Refugee Student
APPLY NOW for a full 4-year undergraduate scholarship at HULT International Business School for refugee students. Deadline: Sunday 18th July
Posted by James Fisher on 28/06/2010 at 02:31 PM
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Student leaders prepare to take action for refugees
STAR students from around the UK gathered for a training weekend on 12-13th June. Check out the photos and download the handouts from workshops, campaign actions and speakers!
Posted by James Fisher on 24/06/2010 at 02:15 PM
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Watch refugee films online for Refugee Week!
Come to a film festival – without having to leave the house! Watch http://www.brightwide.com from 10 June until 24 June
Posted by James Fisher on 09/06/2010 at 09:58 AM
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Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Asylum seekers will lose if Refugee and Migrant Justice closes
STAR is concerned that thousands of asylum seekers will not be able to access legal advice if the legal charity Refugee and Migrant Justice (RMJ) closes down.
Posted by James Fisher on 08/06/2010 at 04:31 PM
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Join the Release Carnival – help end child detention!
Child detention has not ended yet. Join the Release Carnival in London on 5th June with musicians, circus acts, dancers as well as ex-detainees to call for an immediate end to the detention of asylum seeking children.
Posted by James Fisher on 20/05/2010 at 02:23 PM
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
World Refugee Day Umbrella Parade, June 20th
Come and celebrate the protection of refugees by skipping down London streets with a white umbrella! Join Amnesty, UNHCR, Red Cross, Refugee Council, Refugee Action… we need you STARs!
Posted by James Fisher on 18/05/2010 at 10:47 AM
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
STAR Committee Training: 12-13th June, London
STAR’s FREE summer training weekend for leading members is coming soon! If you’ll be helping to run projects and events in 2010-11 then join other STARs to learn about refugees and gain skills in running student groups, raising awareness, volunteering and campaigning. Booking Closed
Posted by James Fisher on 04/05/2010 at 12:09 PM
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Monday, May 03, 2010
Watch the video of New Voters, New Politics
On Tuesday 27th April young people’s desire for change was made clear as senior politicians went after the all-important youth vote at a special hustings organised by a coalition of 15 student and humanitarian organisations.
Posted by James Fisher on 03/05/2010 at 02:47 PM
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