Last night our researcher Olivia joined brilliant speakers to discuss the right to work for people seeking asylum.
Olivia shared shocking findings from our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, about how the work ban fuels violence against women seeking asylum here.
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Olivia shared shocking findings from our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, about how the work ban fuels violence against women seeking asylum here.
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Women for Refugee Women - Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum
New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
October 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Last night our researcher Olivia joined brilliant speakers to discuss the right to work for people seeking asylum.
Olivia shared shocking findings from our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, about how the work ban fuels violence against women seeking asylum here.
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Olivia shared shocking findings from our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, about how the work ban fuels violence against women seeking asylum here.
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In reality, the majority of people seeking safety in the UK will still be banned from work.
The right to work shouldn't be exceptional and for the few - it should be for all.
As our research, #SafetyAndSurvival, uncovered, 98% of women seeking asylum want to work.
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The right to work shouldn't be exceptional and for the few - it should be for all.
As our research, #SafetyAndSurvival, uncovered, 98% of women seeking asylum want to work.
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March 26, 2026 at 12:24 PM
In reality, the majority of people seeking safety in the UK will still be banned from work.
The right to work shouldn't be exceptional and for the few - it should be for all.
As our research, #SafetyAndSurvival, uncovered, 98% of women seeking asylum want to work.
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The right to work shouldn't be exceptional and for the few - it should be for all.
As our research, #SafetyAndSurvival, uncovered, 98% of women seeking asylum want to work.
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As a result of being banned from working:
❌ Women are turning to sex work;
❌ Women are forced into exploitative and dangerous situations, becoming more vulnerable to sexual violence.
Find out more about #SafetyAndSurvival here: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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As a result of being banned from working:
❌ Women are turning to sex work;
❌ Women are forced into exploitative and dangerous situations, becoming more vulnerable to sexual violence.
Find out more about #SafetyAndSurvival here: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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Women for Refugee Women : Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum
New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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As a result of being banned from working:
❌ Women are turning to sex work;
❌ Women are forced into exploitative and dangerous situations, becoming more vulnerable to sexual violence.
Find out more about #SafetyAndSurvival here: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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As a result of being banned from working:
❌ Women are turning to sex work;
❌ Women are forced into exploitative and dangerous situations, becoming more vulnerable to sexual violence.
Find out more about #SafetyAndSurvival here: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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We were particularly proud to hear Baroness Lister speak about our research, #SafetyAndSurvival, and the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum:
❌ Women are being forced to enter and stay in unwanted or abusive relationships as a result of the work ban
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❌ Women are being forced to enter and stay in unwanted or abusive relationships as a result of the work ban
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November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We were particularly proud to hear Baroness Lister speak about our research, #SafetyAndSurvival, and the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum:
❌ Women are being forced to enter and stay in unwanted or abusive relationships as a result of the work ban
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❌ Women are being forced to enter and stay in unwanted or abusive relationships as a result of the work ban
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Women seeking safety are exposed to further harm by the work ban, including:
❌Sexual assault and abuse
❌Being trapped or forced into unwanted and abusive relationships
❌Being forced into sex work
Read more in our report #SafetyAndSurvival: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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❌Sexual assault and abuse
❌Being trapped or forced into unwanted and abusive relationships
❌Being forced into sex work
Read more in our report #SafetyAndSurvival: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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Women for Refugee Women : Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum
New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Women seeking safety are exposed to further harm by the work ban, including:
❌Sexual assault and abuse
❌Being trapped or forced into unwanted and abusive relationships
❌Being forced into sex work
Read more in our report #SafetyAndSurvival: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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❌Sexual assault and abuse
❌Being trapped or forced into unwanted and abusive relationships
❌Being forced into sex work
Read more in our report #SafetyAndSurvival: www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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In our latest report, #SafetyAndSurvival, which explored the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum in the UK, we found that:
❌47% were unable to afford sanitary products.
refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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❌47% were unable to afford sanitary products.
refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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Women for Refugee Women : Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum
New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.
refugeewomen.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In our latest report, #SafetyAndSurvival, which explored the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum in the UK, we found that:
❌47% were unable to afford sanitary products.
refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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❌47% were unable to afford sanitary products.
refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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🔍Our researchers held an online event, alongside@carladenyer.bsky.social, to discuss our report #SafetyAndSurvival.
After, the group shared: "We feel so motivated and encouraged by the support and solidarity shown by the audience. We WILL lift the ban!"
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... 5/🧵
After, the group shared: "We feel so motivated and encouraged by the support and solidarity shown by the audience. We WILL lift the ban!"
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... 5/🧵
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🔍Our researchers held an online event, alongside@carladenyer.bsky.social, to discuss our report #SafetyAndSurvival.
After, the group shared: "We feel so motivated and encouraged by the support and solidarity shown by the audience. We WILL lift the ban!"
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... 5/🧵
After, the group shared: "We feel so motivated and encouraged by the support and solidarity shown by the audience. We WILL lift the ban!"
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... 5/🧵
If you’d like to read more about the work ban, check out our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, which uncovers the shocking impact of the work ban on women seeking safety.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
📣 Right to work, right now!
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
📣 Right to work, right now!
Women for Refugee Women : Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum
New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
May 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
If you’d like to read more about the work ban, check out our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, which uncovers the shocking impact of the work ban on women seeking safety.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
📣 Right to work, right now!
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
📣 Right to work, right now!
Read more about the harmful impact of the work ban on women like Charlotte in our new report #SafetyAndSurvival:
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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May 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Read more about the harmful impact of the work ban on women like Charlotte in our new report #SafetyAndSurvival:
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s...
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Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, uncovered shocking new findings about the harmful impact of the work ban on women seeking safety.
If you'd like to learn more and hear about what you can do, join our event:
📆 Tues 13 May
⏰12-1PM
🎟️RSVP, free
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If you'd like to learn more and hear about what you can do, join our event:
📆 Tues 13 May
⏰12-1PM
🎟️RSVP, free
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join Women for Refugee Women's research team and special guest, Carla Denyer MP, for a lively event exploring our new report, Safety and Survival.
us06web.zoom.us
May 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, uncovered shocking new findings about the harmful impact of the work ban on women seeking safety.
If you'd like to learn more and hear about what you can do, join our event:
📆 Tues 13 May
⏰12-1PM
🎟️RSVP, free
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2
If you'd like to learn more and hear about what you can do, join our event:
📆 Tues 13 May
⏰12-1PM
🎟️RSVP, free
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1/2
🚨BREAKING
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Work ban forcing 10% of UK female asylum seekers into sex work
Research also finds many trapped in abusive relationships and unable to afford sanitary products and other basics
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🚨BREAKING
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Women who have fled war and persecution are forced into sex work and exploitative situations, because of the work ban and consequential enforced poverty .
Our report, #SafetyAndSurvival, in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The findings in #SafetyAndSurvival should be of great concern to all those interested in ending violence against women and girls.
The Government has made welcome commitments to support survivors of gender-based violence.
However...
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The Government has made welcome commitments to support survivors of gender-based violence.
However...
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May 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The findings in #SafetyAndSurvival should be of great concern to all those interested in ending violence against women and girls.
The Government has made welcome commitments to support survivors of gender-based violence.
However...
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The Government has made welcome commitments to support survivors of gender-based violence.
However...
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📢BREAKING
Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.
Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]
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Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.
Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]
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Women for Refugee Women : Safety and Survival: How the Work Ban Fuels Violence Against Women Seeking Asylum
New research uncovers how the work ban harms women seeking safety in the UK, placing them at risk of abuse and exploitation.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
📢BREAKING
Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.
Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]
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Our report #SafetyAndSurvival uncovers shocking findings about the impact of the work ban on women seeking asylum.
Instead of finding safety, women are retraumatised and harmed.
www.refugeewomen.co.uk/safety-and-s... [Content warning: rape, sexual assault, suicidality]
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The findings in #SafetyAndSurvival should be of great concern to all those interested in ending violence against women and girls.
The Government has made welcome commitments to support survivors of gender-based violence.
However...
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The Government has made welcome commitments to support survivors of gender-based violence.
However...
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May 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The findings in #SafetyAndSurvival should be of great concern to all those interested in ending violence against women and girls.
The Government has made welcome commitments to support survivors of gender-based violence.
However...
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The Government has made welcome commitments to support survivors of gender-based violence.
However...
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