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Protecting everyone against Covid-19: Our joint letter to the Home Secretary

The hostile environment is costing people their lives in this pandemic - urgent action is needed. Our joint letter to the Home Secretary.
A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme

A safe and legal route from France to the UK through a humanitarian visa scheme: A joint contribution for RAMP Cross-Party Submission
Letter to SAGE: Ensure all migrants can access the vaccine

We've written to the government's scientific advisors, urging them to look at how Home Office policies are putting lives in danger in this pandemic.
Christmas and New Year closure

The JCWI office is closed from Friday 18 December until 10am Monday 4 January.

Letter to SAGE: Ensure all migrants can access the vaccine

We've written to the government's scientific advisors, urging them to look at how Home Office policies are putting lives in danger in this pandemic.
Windrush Winter Emergency Appeal

This winter, stand with members of the Windrush generation who are struggling with bills, debts or necessities, and still waiting for justice and compensation from the government.
Work It Out posters

Download a Work It Out poster to print and put up in your window, in your local area or on a community notice board.
Work It Out campaign manifesto

Migrant and British workers stood shoulder to shoulder to keep this country going through the pandemic. How can we ensure our rights, and lives, are equally protected, no matter what immigration status we have?
In the gaps - experiences of migrant workers in the pandemic

The pandemic has shaken up our whole world order. We see each other now - the workers all around us, keeping the country going. But for those without immigration status, life is difficult and dangerous.
Seema's story

Shielding from covid meant Seema couldn't work. But barred from the social safety net, she became homeless. This is her story.
Take action: No one left out of the public safety net

Ask your MP to speak up for people left out of the public safety net, and bring an end to the 'No Recourse to Public Funds' rule for good.
Safe and legal routes now

We need safe and legal routes to the UK to prevent further tragedy at the UK's borders - write to your MP now.
We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

The Home Office will scrap the racist algorithm it uses to sift visa applications, after we and tech justice organisation Foxglove launched legal action.
The Hostile Environment explained

What is the hostile environment? Who is impacted by the hostile environment? How is the hostile environment connected to the Windrush scandal? All your questions answered.

We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

The Home Office will scrap the racist algorithm it uses to sift visa applications, after we and tech justice organisation Foxglove launched legal action.
Guaranteeing Settled Status for EEA Nationals

JCWI's briefing on the Government's Settled Status for EEA nationals
MPs debate No Recourse to Public Funds policy

Thank you to everyone who wrote to their MP to invite them to turn up and speak out about the cruel No Recourse to Public Funds rule.
Tragedy in Essex as 39 people lose their lives

There is tragic news coming from Essex today, where 39 people have lost their lives. The government must take responsibility for the lack of safe and legal routes to the UK, which drive people to desperate measures and makes them vulnerable to exploitative smugglers.
Court of Appeal: Right to Rent scheme causes racial discrimination

The Court of Appeal confirms that the Government’s Right to Rent scheme causes racial discrimination. Where do we go from here?
Protecting families at risk due to COVID-19: Our joint letter to the Home Secretary

Families should not have to live in fear of being separated if their income drops.
Our joint letter to the Prime Minister - it's time to scrap NRPF

After Boris Johnson promised to help migrants who have no recourse to public funds, we have sent a joint letter outlining the changes that are needed.
Training contract at JCWI - Ellen's story

"The best possible start to my legal career." Ellen talks about her training contract at JCWI
Our helplines

You may be able to access advice via our helplines. Find out more about how our helplines work.
39 MPs urge Government to keep families together

The Government's proposals would put tens thousands of families at risk of becoming undocumented or facing separation, say 39 MPs.