We are delighted to announce that Minnie Rahman has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer at Praxis, following the retirement of Sally Daghlian OBE. Minnie will lead Praxis into its next phase, continuing to strengthen our services for migrants and develop our strategic advocacy plans so that we are speaking up for migrants rights.
Read MoreYesterday morning campaigners went to the Department For Education with larger-than-life children’s building blocks because clearly, we need to spell it out for the Government. We need Childcare For All Now! Watch the video and get involved.
Read MoreAn election could be called any day now. And sadly, we know the hateful and divisive language towards migrants and refugees will only get worse once the election is officially called.
That’s why we’re going to keep speaking up. We’re going to keep advocating for migrant rights and campaigning against hostile immigration policies, whichever political party they come from.
Read MorePraxis celebrates 40 years of fighting for migrant rights! At our Annual General Meeting we came together to celebrate our history and look ahead to the future with a panel discussion on our hopes and priorities for a new Government.
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce that Praxis is part of a new partnership to supercharge the movement to abolish the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition once and for all. And you could be part of the movement too!
Read MoreIn our current system, advising people on the outcome of an application for asylum support can be quite tricky. Check out our practical advice for frontline staff assisting people with asylum support applications.
Read MoreOn Valentine’s Day, a day when many of us celebrated the love in our lives, thousands of families faced the reality of being torn apart by heartless rules in just a few months. That’s why we joined Reunite Families UK and Migrant Voice to hand in petitions to Rishi Sunak opposing these cruel plans signed by over 250,000 people.
Read MoreWe are excited to be launching a new research project aiming to better understand migrant parents’ access to early years education and childcare. This research is part of our Childcare For All campaign, which is calling for a childcare system that is truly universal and open to every family living in the UK, regardless of their immigration system.
Read MoreAfter 10 years of dedicated leadership, Sally Daghlian OBE is stepping down as Chief Executive of Praxis at the beginning of May. We’re now recruiting a new Chief Executive.
Read MorePraxis celebrates Human Rights Day with incredible performances at Union Chapel. After another year of relentless hostility, the celebration was moment for joy, fun, and lightness for all.
Read MoreAn eye-watering increase in the amount of money a person must earn if they want to live in the UK with their foreign partner will see families torn apart. Hear from Josephine on how her family are affected and what you can do to fight this heartless policy.
Read MoreOn 15th November 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Government’s cruel Rwanda plan was unlawful. We joined 130+ civil organisations in welcoming this ruling.
Read MoreOn 8th November 2023, we sent a letter to Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan signed by 20 organisations warning that tens of thousands of families are missing out on vital childcare because of restrictive immigration policies.
Read MoreOn 24th October the Praxis community came together to celebrate the launch of Recipes of Life: Stories of migration and brotherhood, by GIANTS. With music, spoken word, thoughtful discussion, and of course delicious food- the evening truly embodied the love GIANTS have for each other. Donate and order a copy of Recipes of Life today!
Read MoreThousands of parents are being locked out of childcare support, forcing parents to give up work, denying children vital opportunities to develop and pushing families into poverty. We’re calling on this government to open up help with the cost childcare to all families, no matter their immigration status. Sign the petition!
Read MoreOn 4th October, this Government brought in a massive increase in the fees that thousands of people have to pay to stay in the UK – with plans to raise other fees by a whopping 66% later in the year too. Email your MP now to ask them to act urgently to stop the visa fee rises.
Read MoreJoin us on 24th October to celebrate the launch of GIANTS’ cookbook ‘Recipes of Life: Stories of Migration and Brotherhood’.
Read MoreThousands more refugees are facing homelessness after a Home Office eviction policy change. That’s why we joined over 140 organisations, including Refugee Council, Crisis UK, Shelter, to call on this Government to abandon this policy change.
Read MoreIn the bustling London of the early 2000s, a new community group was born out of Praxis: the Praxis Panthers football club. The story of this unique team goes beyond the game, showcasing the power of unity and community.
Read MoreOver 1200 people have signed our pledge for justice for the Windrush Generation. Read some of the reasons why…
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