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Communal voices join HIAS+JCORE in call for refugee citizenship policy change

Communal voices join HIAS+JCORE in call for refugee citizenship policy change

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The Government’s new asylum bill explained

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A permanent 56 day move-on period is critical, but wider asylum reform is required

A permanent 56 day move-on period is critical, but wider asylum reform is required

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We lobby politicians and policy makers, sharing our Jewish-values led vision for a fairer, more welcoming asylum system.
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We work directly with refugees and asylum seekers, overcoming challenges and empowering them to thrive.
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The UK Jewish voice on Refugees and Racial Justice

Led by our Jewish values and history of Compassion (Rachamim), Responsibility (Arvut), Solidarity (Shlemut) and Partnership (Gishur), HIAS+JCORE exists to enable refugees and asylum seekers to flourish as a part of a society free from xenophobia and racism.

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