Edge Policy Network 🔍Switching Lenses took a dive into migration policy today. With the Immigration White Paper imminent, we heard insights on education & migration policymaking from John Evans, Migration Advisory Committee, Amreen Qureshi IPPR and Lizzie Etti We Belong

It’s so good too see MPs actively advocating for young people navigating the complexities of the UK immigration system. Their efforts in bringing these issues to the forefront is invaluable! I am quoted in this, please check it out! ❤️

🗣️ “Too many ambitious young people are still being blocked from fully contributing to their communities and wider society because the cost of securing permanent status is beyond their reach." - Tim Farron MP Full article: politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...

📣 CAMPAIGN UPDATE: We've reached Parliament through an Early Day Motion, but MPs need to hear from constituents to take action! You can support by writing to your MP! 1. Download & customise our pre-filled template 2. Email it directly to your MP 👉 ow.ly/3KiB50VP9EE

As the Home Office publishes its immigration white paper, we have joined with children’s charities to say the reforms do not take account of children whose lives are determined by the immigration system, often leaving them in limbo. Full statement here - bit.ly/3F3rG4F

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Immigration White Paper Analysis We've reviewed the government's new White Paper and identified key impacts for our cohort of children and young people with insecure immigration status. Please read our initial review here: webelong.org.uk/latest/importa…

PRCBC: Children's Rights to British Citizenship Citizens UK Lambeth Citizens We Belong Amnesty UK

Young people deserve fair access to settlement and to get out of the Home Office loop and on with our lives. You can write to your MP to support our EDM. Download the template on our website - it takes 3 mins! ✍️ webelong.org.uk/latest/weve-la…

This week, I spoke in favour of scrapping the £1,214 child citizenship fee for children born in the UK. Many children have the right to British citizenship but not the funds. I’ll keep pushing the government to cut these fees and stop kids being priced out of their rights.

Thanks We Belong for our new Edinburgh award pathway plans. To the young people we serve, we will keep doing better, providing more impact inshallah. And to the team, we value you, we see you. Let’s keep striving for better inshallah. Sadiq Khan Lib Peck Gareth Plumb

Here's how you can make a difference for young people stuck in the Home Office loop: 1️⃣ Write to your MP to support our EDM- it takes 3 minutes 2️⃣ Sign our campaign pledge on Action Network 3️⃣ Join our We Belong community 🫶 You can find all the links you need in our bio. ☝️

Our EDM calls on the government to conduct a FULL review of rising Home Office fees for young migrants and children who have lived in the UK most of our lives. AND extend fee waivers to ILR (settlement) applications. Help us get more MPs to support here: webelong.org.uk/latest/weve-la…

This #WorldRefugeeWeek, the theme is #CommunityAsASuperpower We were proud to help We Belong with an event in parliament last year, to share their policy asks. Run by and for young people, it is itself a community, while working to improve opportunities for others.

🙌 Huge thanks to ShipmanYouthZone for hosting us! 💪 We've connected with many organisations and community members in Newham. If you want to engage with us, reach out at [email protected]! #YouthEngagement #CommunitySupport #Newham #ImmigrationSupport #YouthServices #WeBelong

We had an amazing time with Coffee Afrik CIC - liberation, healing, abolition. to deliver a login launch session led by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award! ⚔️ 📸 We look forward to fostering more connections with this organisation and to support 10 young people on their journey to receive their #BronzeAward. 🏅

📢 Legal Advice Clinic July dates! If you have any questions about how recent immigration changes may impact you or someone you know, or if you have an application renewal coming up soon, contact our Legal Advice Clinic to discover how we can assist you. 🙌 (For 16-25s only).

Last Wednesday, our Policy Lead, Mariam Bafo, joined a panel to discuss the Immigration White Paper. 📄 She highlighted the impact the previous 10-year route to settlement and hostile policies had on young people. Thanks, MV bird, for these vital conversations! 🙌

We submitted evidence to the ICIBI investigation into fee waiver applications. The report is out, and it echoes our concerns: rising fees, long delays, and poor communication are having a serious impact on young people's lives. Read the full report: webelong.org.uk/latest/we-belo…

📢 Legal Advice Clinic August dates! Young people (16-25) can meet with a trusted solicitor about applying for or renewing their immigration status. Register for in-person or remote sessions via the link in our bio! 💻 Questions? Contact [email protected] ✉️.