USEFUL LINKS

Find out more about asylum, refugee and migrant worker laws, policy and practice

BIA - Borders and Immigration Agency (formerly Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND): government department with responsibility for immigration control in the UK, including granting refugee status and setting policy covering refugee entitlements, obligations and restrictions. www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

ICAR – the information centre about asylum and refugees in the UK : an academic research and information organisation situated in the School of Social Sciences at City University . Useful resources and publications on a wide range of refugee issues. www.icar.org.uk

UNHCR – The United Nations High Commission for Refugees : UK version of the international website, containing facts, news, statistics, publications, information on research and a lot more. www.unhcr.org.uk

Employability Forum : an independent organisation that promotes the employment of refugees and the integration of migrant workers in the UK . www.employabilityforum.co.uk

Immigration Law Practitioners' Association : A professional association of lawyers and academics practising in or concerned about immigration, asylum and nationality law. www.ilpa.org.uk

The Refugee Council : The largest refugee agency in the UK providing advice to asylum seekers and refugees. www.refugeecouncil.org.uk

Working in the UK : Work permit applications and review requests www.workingintheuk.gov.uk

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants : immigration, nationality and refugee law and policy. www.jcwi.org.uk

UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency : The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) protects and supports refugees and assists in their return or resettlement. www.unhcr.org

International Labour Organization : The UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. www.ilo.org

International Organization for Migration (IOM) : Promoting humane and orderly policies in the movement of persons across borders www.iom.int

Find other organisations working with refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers in Wigan and beyond

Refugee Action Manchester maintains links with a large number of voluntary and statutory organisations across the region www.refugee-action.org.uk/manchester

Refugee Action Liverpool maintains links with a large number of voluntary and statutory organisations across the region www.refugee-action.org.uk/liverpool

Citizens advice in the Wigan Borough www.wigancab.org

Migrant Rights Network : Getting heard in the public debate on immigration and inclusion www.blink.org.uk

The ASHA Foundation : Bridging nationalities, religions and cultures www.asha-foundation.org/

The Boaz Trust : This is the place to find out what drives Boaz to work with destitute asylum seekers in the Greater Manchester area www.boaztrust.org.uk

Bolton Refugees and Asylum Seekers Support : BRASS provide a drop-in centre to befriend and support refugees and asylum seekers website

Open Door Project : www.opdop.org

Leigh Asylum Seekers and Refuge Support (LASARS) : Leigh asylum Seekers and Refugee Support is a drop in service. They give the opportunity for asylum seekers and refugees to meet other people website

Wigan Welcome : Wigan Welcome is a drop in service. They give the opportunity for asylum seekers and refugees to meet other people website

Wigan and Leigh United Against Racism