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Safety and all its complexities

Getting to a 'safe' place is just the beginning of the challenges women seeking asylum face when fleeing to the safety of the UK.

Men can stop rape

A good man is not just one who does not rape, but one who challenges the culture of violence against women in all its guises.

Rape capital of the world

The starting point to changing something is knowing about it. Read about the atrocities taking place in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Not just another “woman’s issue”

Women’s rights are human rights - the Government must be committed to raising awareness, speaking out and legislating

The experiences of asylum seeking women must be recognised

It's time to recognise the needs of asylum seeking women and develop strategies that result in real actions.

Eight years on… and things still need to change

Our senior caseworker, Helen Baillot, contemplates ways to improve the situation for women seeking asylum in the UK.

16 days of action – what would you do to eliminate violence against women?

Read our blog series as part of 16 days of action to eliminate violence against women – and get involved!

Messages of support from MSPs

MSPs and the First Minister speak out on the uncertainty over Glasgow's UK Border Agency housing contract.

Home Office profits from the Azure card

The estimated amount of unspent credit recovered by the Home Office from the Azure card in one year? £650,000.

Looking for fairness in the community

Now it is the time for requesting fairness in the asylum process and for more protection for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.