Family reunion for some this Christmas, but not for all
This Human Rights Day, Niamh Punton from Leeds STAR has written about the importance of family to all of us, and why it is essential to reform refugee family reunion laws.
STARs during lockdown: how groups are being extra creative in lockdown
We’ve spoken to four STAR groups that held online or remote events and fundraisers and heard all about how they managed to plan and carry out these events.
STAR celebrates World Access to Higher Education Day
To mark World Access to Higher Education Day, STAR takes a look at why access to higher education for people seeking refugee protection is more important than ever.
STAR and Universities of Sanctuary collaborate to listen to sanctuary students
STAR trustee and Equal Access campaigner Maryam writes about her involvement in organising the Refugee Scholars Conference last month.
STAR & Oxfam together – Going virtual to face new challenges as a creative network
STAR and Oxfam share a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others, helping those in need, and educating others on their plight. Read more about their joint event here.
Dear Prime Minister, children need their families….
Children need their families. We are raising our voices to call on the Prime Minister to reunite child refugees with their families.
Looking back at STAR’s 2019/20 achievements!
As we enter into the new academic year it is with admiration and optimism at what STAR groups have achieved and are planning for the future.
COVID-19 has shown the real digital divide
The COVID-19 lockdown measures have revealed the huge digital divide between those who can afford to buy new gadgets and those who hardly manage to meet the ends by budgeting frugally.
We need safe routes
The recent Channel Crossings have dominated the recent news cycle. At STAR we urge you to write to your MP to create safe routes and stop putting people seeking asylum at risk.
100 groups demand safe and legal routes now
STAR, along with almost 100 organisations have written a joint letter to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel to demand safe and legal routes now. Read it here.