What we’ve been up to
100 organisations sign Praxis’ open letter to Home Secretary
Praxis has coordinated an open letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper signed by over 100 refugee, migrant, and racial equality organisations urgently calling for a meeting.
Podcast Feature: Minnie Rahman on Pod Save the UK
Praxis CEO, Minnie Rahman, joined journalist Coco Khan and comedian Nish Kumar on Pod Save the UK, to discuss Labour's Immigration White Paper and what it means for the people we work with.
Praxis’ statement on the Immigration White Paper
This morning, the government published their long-awaited Immigration White Paper. In it, they announced plans to make it even harder for people living and working here to secure permanent settlement - Indefinite leave to Remain. Read our full statement.
Praxis’ statement on the Spring budget
On 26th March the Chancellor announced an enormous £6.4bn in cuts to health and disability benefits by 2029/30. These cuts put the government’s commitments to cutting child poverty and tackling homelessness at serious risk.
Introducing A Migrant's Guide: An Interactive Guide to support you through your immigration journey in the UK
Praxis launches A Migrant’s Guide: An Interactive Guide to support you through your immigration journey in the UK. For migrants, by migrants. This incredible new resource aims to help people access services, build community, and take care of themselves before and after securing immigration status.
Report Launch: Every Child is Equal
Praxis and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveal the harmful impacts of being excluded from childcare support on migrant families in the new report - Every Child is Equal, Bridging the Childcare Gap for families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NPRF).
Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali MP visits Praxis
Rushanara Ali MP, Minister for Homelessness and Democracy, visited Praxis and met with staff and group members last Friday (28th February).
Campaign action: message from migrant parents played across Westminster ahead of Child Poverty Strategy Deadline
With a van and a loud speaker, we screened a video from migrant parents in front of the Home Office, Department for Education, and the Department for Work and Pensions – the Departments with the power to make change for migrant children living in poverty.
Practical Advice: Refugee Move-On Period Extended - what are the opportunities and challenges?
In this blog we break down what the temporary extension of the refugee move-on period means for newly-granted refugees in the UK.
Online webinar: The Labour Government and migrant rights - what we know so far
After 14 years of Conservative Government, Labour won a resounding majority in the General Election. But what does that mean for migrant rights? Watch the online webinar to find out.
Practical advice: what to do about eVisas
In this video Bethan explains how to support clients with their eVisas, including a step-by-step guide on the application process.
Praxis' statement on one year of war in Gaza
This week marks one year since the Hamas attack in Israel in which some 1,200 people were killed and 250 were taken hostage, and the devastating bombardment of Gaza by the Israeli state began. The past year has seen an unbearable escalation in suffering for civilians across the region as a result of ongoing and long-term violations in international law.
Praxis' statement on the Grenfell Inquiry report
Today, we remember the 72 people who lost their lives in Grenfell Tower, whose deaths were entirely avoidable. Our thoughts are also with those left behind, the bereaved and the survivors.
Praxis' statement on the far-right riots
Right now, people up and down the UK are living in fear of violence. Communities are reeling from days of far-right riots. Here at Praxis, we’ve been focused on ensuring the safety of the Praxis community and the security of Praxis as an organisation.
Our message to the new Labour Government
The Labour Party promised us change. Now they’re in Government, we’re going to hold them to that. We’re calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to change the way people who’ve migrated are treated in the UK. It’s time for humanity, not hostility.
Dismantling the hostile environment: Four principles for a humane & compassionate immigration system
We want to see the next government reject the tired tactics of cruelty and hostility, and choose humanity and compassion instead. To help them out, here are four principles that the next government must keep in mind.
How hostile immigration rules push people into poverty & homelessness
Here at Praxis, we support people marginalised by hostile immigration policies with legal advice and community support. We see every day how cruel and costly immigration rules push people into poverty, debt, and destitution. This is no coincidence – the hostile environment makes people homeless. Here’s how…
Praxis sounds the alarm over Home Office's digital visa plans
The Home Office is currently in the process of transitioning from a physical system of proving immigration status to a digital-only system. We fear this process has the potential to cause another scandal on the scale of Windrush back in 2018. Here’s why…
Essential guide: How to change minds on migration
Turn challenging conversations about migration into impactful ones that really matter. With the right skills and knowledge, we can have meaningful and persuasive conversations about migrants and refugees with friends and family.
Celebrating the launch of Brighter Zine
On 2nd May Brighter Futures, a group of young migrants fighting for change, launched Brighter Zine. A beautiful zine packed full of hope and joy!