The Supporting Asylum Seekers and Refugees Conference 2025: Using a Human Rights Based Approach

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Overview:

The recent shift in government offers an opportunity to develop more robust measures to safeguard refugees. However, asylum seekers and refugees continue to face significant instability and uncertainty, exacerbated by the 2023 Illegal Immigration Act. Refugees and asylum seekers are among the most vulnerable in our society, often enduring profound trauma from experiences of conflict, persecution, and displacement.

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Agenda

  • Registration

  • Chair’s Opening Remarks

    Senior Representative, The Migration Observatory University of Oxford (invited)

  • Keynote: Understanding the Migration Landscape: Challenges and Policy Developments

    • Understanding the asylum claiming system and how to support asylum seekers navigating the system
    • Outlining what government support asylum seekers and refugees are entitled to and how they can access this
    • The future for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK under Labour: repealing the Safety of Rwanda Act, focusing on stopping smuggling gangs and extending the move on period
    • Ensuring the UK’s responsibilities under international law are met to support refugees, ensuring their right to a fair and humane asylum process is upheld

    Tim Naor Hilton, Chief Executive Officer, Refugee Action (CONFIRMED)

  • Keynote: Promoting Welcoming and Inclusive Communities

    • Guidance for ensuring that refugees and asylum seekers are able to access the resources they require to integrate into their communities
    • Best practice examples of local communities working to support asylum seekers and refugees in the area
    • Fostering empathy and understanding for the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers from those in the receiving society

    Senior Representative, Asylum Welcome (invited)

  • AI Under Watch – Understanding the Implications of AI use in the Asylum System

    Session TBC

    Senior Representative, Migrants’ Rights Network (CONFIRMED)

  • Questions & Answers

  • Comfort Break

  • Case Study: Providing Holistic Services in the Context of  Safe Spaces and People to Help Unaccompanied Young People Thrive

    Jimmy Zachariah, Chief Executive Officer, Baca Charity (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Safeguarding Refugees and Asylum Seekers from Trafficking and Modern Slavery

    • Guidance on aiding an asylum seeker or refugee you suspect may be a victim of trafficking or exploitation
    • Best practice examples of supporting survivors of trafficking and exploitation
    • Protecting services such as food banks and temporary accommodation from becoming a target for traffickers
    • Strategies for educating vulnerable individuals about trafficking and the many forms it can take
    • Guidance on providing advocacy services to victims of trafficking and/or modern slavery to support their immigration cases

    Euan Fraser, Senior Policy and Research Advisor, Hope for Justice (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Supporting Asylum Seekers Facing Destitution

    • Understanding the importance of supporting asylum seekers with no recourse to public funds
    • Ensuring coordination within local authorities and with agencies to provide support for asylum seekers facing destitution, including emergency accommodation, financial aid, and access to food and healthcare.
    • Best practice examples of local authorities and charities offering comprehensive support to asylum seekers facing destitution

    Senior Representative, NRPF Network (invited)

  • Questions & Answers

  • Lunch Break & Networking 

  • Case Study: Providing Trauma-informed Support for Refugees 

    Session TBC

    Senior Representative, International Rescue Committee (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Providing Safe Housing & Preventing Homelessness

    • Outlining the current housing crisis for refugees, including challenges faced in accessing safe, affordable accommodation and working within the “move on” period
    • Supporting refugees with tenancy deposits in order for them to access private rental properties
    • Key policy and practice recommendations to improve housing outcomes
    • Addressing homelessness through strategic partnerships between housing authorities, local governments, and NGOs focused on improving refugee housing stability
  • Questions & Answers

  • Breakout Networking:

    This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the biggest issues facing asylum seekers and refugees and strategies for collaborating across organisations, local councils and agencies to provide robust support systems. We encourage you to take this time to network with colleagues and share your experiences.

  • Comfort Break

  • Case Study: Supporting Refugee Access to Employment

    • Outlining key barriers to employment faced by refugees and asylum seekers, including language, skills recognition, and work permits
    • Partnering with employers to foster inclusive recruitment processes for refugees
    • Providing mentoring and interview support for refugees

    Louise Thompson, Director of Services, Breaking Barriers (CONFIRMED)

  • Case Study: Supporting Asylum Seeker and Refugee Access to Education 

    • Strategies for improving access to education for refugee children and young people
    • Ensuring that teaching and wellbeing staff are trained on supporting asylum seeking and refugee children
    • Guidance for creating welcoming and supportive education environments where asylum seekers and refugees can thrive regardless of their education level

    Catherine Gladwell, Chief Executive Officer, Refugee Education UK (CONFIRMED)

  • Questions & Answers

  • Chair’s Closing Remarks

  • Conference Close

Speakers

Tim Naor Hilton

Chief Executive Officer

Refugee Action

Jimmy Zachariah

Chief Executive Officer

Baca Charity

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Euan Fraser

Senior Policy and Research Advisor

Hope for Justice

Louise Thompson

Director of Services

Breaking Barriers

Catherine Gladwell

Chief Executive Officer

Refugee Education UK

Testimonials

An excellent event with a wide range of well informed and engaging speakers

Deputy Director for Strategic ProgrammesMigrant Help

This event was extremely interesting and nice variety of speakers all of whom had something very useful to share about their experiences of supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.

CEOShropshire Supports Refugees

Excellent event with informative speakers

Resettlement CoordinatorFlintshire County Council

The event speakers were excellent. I have taken notes and can definitely follow up on some of the learning within my organisation, and share with colleagues.

Strategic LeadSheffield City Council

Why You Should Attend

Why Attend:

Hear high-level keynotes on the latest guidance and strategies for supporting asylum seekers across the UK
 Gain practical insights into securing safe and affordable accommodations, protecting migrants and refugees from trafficking and modern slavery and supporting them to obtain employment and education

 Engage with senior colleagues from across the sector to discuss strategies for ensuring accessible local services for refugees and asylum seekers
 Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota

Who Should Attend?

 

Job Title Examples Organisation Examples
Case Workers Charities
Social Workers Civil Service
Support Workers Human Rights Organisations
Safe Guarding Professionals Health and Social Care Organisations
Healthcare Professionals Local Councils
Teachers Schools

 

Pricing Options

PRIVATE SECTOR
£499.00

Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.

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PUBLIC SECTOR
£360.00

Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.

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Voluntary Sector
£330.00

Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.

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Virtual vs F2F

Whilst F2F provide better options for networking, there are many distinct advantages of sponsoring our online conferences including:

  • Wider geographical reach of delegates and a different audience who prefer online to f2f
  • Lower sponsorship package costs
  • No travel/accommodation
  • Less time out of the office
  • No stand materials required (lower costs)
  • 1 of only 2 sponsors involved – less competition on the day
  • Prime speaking slot in the morning of the conference including Q&A – less distractions and easier for delegates to hear/absorb information
  • Receive all delegate data after the conference to follow-up directly with those who attend and don’t attend (small % but still key stakeholders)
  • Ongoing exposure via OnDemand access (coming soon)

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