What we’ve been up to
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.
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…
Celebrating Mental Health Week: Sharing Stories of Resilience through 'Recipes of Life'
This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the ‘Recipes of Life’ cookbook. Created in collaboration with the Tower Hamlets Community Psychology Team, this cookbook stands at the intersection of food, migration, and mental health, embodying the resilience and strength of our migrant community.
Praxis is recruiting a new Chief Executive
After 10 years of dedicated leadership, Sally Daghlian OBE is stepping down as Chief Executive of Praxis at the beginning of May. We’re now recruiting a new Chief Executive.
Love should not have a price tag
An eye-watering increase in the amount of money a person must earn if they want to live in the UK with their foreign partner will see families torn apart. Hear from Josephine on how her family are affected and what you can do to fight this heartless policy.
A win for humanity: Rwanda Supreme Court ruling
On 15th November 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Government’s cruel Rwanda plan was unlawful. We joined 130+ civil organisations in welcoming this ruling.
Joint open letter against eviction policy change- Refugees made homeless at a week’s notice
Thousands more refugees are facing homelessness after a Home Office eviction policy change. That’s why we joined over 140 organisations, including Refugee Council, Crisis UK, Shelter, to call on this Government to abandon this policy change.
The Home Office must waive visas for all Ukrainians
The Home Secretary yet again declined to waive visa requirements for people from Ukraine , as over half a million people flee the country in the face of the Russian invasion.
Praxis welcomes temporary suspension of harmful policy that punishes migrants seeking support
Praxis welcomes the Government’s decision to temporarily suspend a harmful policy that effectively punishes migrants for needing help in a crisis. We urge the Government to make this change permanent.
Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard joins Praxis as new Chair of Board of Trustees
We are delighted to welcome our new Chair of Trustees, Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard.
Home Office declines to implement data-sharing firewall to protect migrant victims of domestic abuse
Praxis comments on the decision of the Home Office’s not to establish a firewall which would have allowed victims to safely report domestic abuse and other serious crimes without fear of deportation.
An awful, unnecessary tragedy in the Channel. We need safe routes for everyone
Sally Daghlian OBE, CEO of Praxis, comments on the tragic loss of life in the English Channel on 24 November 2021.
Brighter Futures' member on BBC 1XTRA TALKS
Ruby, a member of Brighter Futures, spoke up on BBC 1XTRA TALKS to shed a light on what it’s like to live in the UK as a young undocumented migrants.
Windrush 'compensation' risks adding serious insult to serious injury
“While the compensation scheme is welcome overall, the process must be fair and accessible. As it stands, the new compensation scheme for victims of the Windrush scandal risks adding serious insult to serious injury.” Oped by Praxis CEO Sally Daghlian in The Guardian
It's Going To Take More Than An Apology To Put Right The Windrush Scandal
The government’s apology to 18 people from the Caribbean who were wrongfully detained and removed from the UK as part of the Windrush scandal is a step in the right direction, but rings rather hollow given the true scale and nature of the underlying problems.
Praxis and Windrush - a message from our CEO
This has been an exciting time to be at Praxis - we have been at the centre of exposing the Windrush scandal and the impact of the ‘hostile environment’ on people who have lost their jobs, homes and like ‘Albert Thomson’ been denied vital medical treatment because the Home Office refused to recognize their lawful residence.