What we’ve been up to
Childcare campaigners spell out message with larger-than-life children's blocks
Yesterday morning campaigners went to the Department For Education with larger-than-life children’s building blocks because clearly, we need to spell it out for the Government. We need Childcare For All Now! Watch the video and get involved.
Our commitments in the run up to the General Election
An election could be called any day now. And sadly, we know the hateful and divisive language towards migrants and refugees will only get worse once the election is officially called.
That’s why we’re going to keep speaking up. We’re going to keep advocating for migrant rights and campaigning against hostile immigration policies, whichever political party they come from.
Praxis celebrates 40 years of fighting for migrant rights!
Praxis celebrates 40 years of fighting for migrant rights! At our Annual General Meeting we came together to celebrate our history and look ahead to the future with a panel discussion on our hopes and priorities for a new Government.
New partnership: No Recourse to Public Funds Collective Impact Partnership
We’re excited to announce that Praxis is part of a new partnership to supercharge the movement to abolish the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition once and for all. And you could be part of the movement too!
Practical Advice: Asylum support in a hard-to-navigate system
In our current system, advising people on the outcome of an application for asylum support can be quite tricky. Check out our practical advice for frontline staff assisting people with asylum support applications.
We told Rishi Sunak to take the price tag off love on Valentine's Day
On Valentine’s Day, a day when many of us celebrated the love in our lives, thousands of families faced the reality of being torn apart by heartless rules in just a few months. That’s why we joined Reunite Families UK and Migrant Voice to hand in petitions to Rishi Sunak opposing these cruel plans signed by over 250,000 people.
New research project: childcare for migrant parents
We are excited to be launching a new research project aiming to better understand migrant parents’ access to early years education and childcare. This research is part of our Childcare For All campaign, which is calling for a childcare system that is truly universal and open to every family living in the UK, regardless of their immigration system.
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.
Praxis celebrates Human Rights Day
Praxis celebrates Human Rights Day with incredible performances at Union Chapel. After another year of relentless hostility, the celebration was moment for joy, fun, and lightness for all.
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.
Praxis sounds alarm over migrant families denied vital childcare
On 8th November 2023, we sent a letter to Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan signed by 20 organisations warning that tens of thousands of families are missing out on vital childcare because of restrictive immigration policies.
Recipes of Life cookbook launch: An evening of joy and community
On 24th October the Praxis community came together to celebrate the launch of Recipes of Life: Stories of migration and brotherhood, by GIANTS. With music, spoken word, thoughtful discussion, and of course delicious food- the evening truly embodied the love GIANTS have for each other. Donate and order a copy of Recipes of Life today!
Let ALL parents access childcare
Thousands of parents are being locked out of childcare support, forcing parents to give up work, denying children vital opportunities to develop and pushing families into poverty. We’re calling on this government to open up help with the cost childcare to all families, no matter their immigration status. Sign the petition!
Migrants in the UK treated as cash-cows: Visa fee rise kicks in
On 4th October, this Government brought in a massive increase in the fees that thousands of people have to pay to stay in the UK – with plans to raise other fees by a whopping 66% later in the year too. Email your MP now to ask them to act urgently to stop the visa fee rises.
Join us for GIANTS’ cookbook launch!
Join us on 24th October to celebrate the launch of GIANTS’ cookbook ‘Recipes of Life: Stories of Migration and Brotherhood’.
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 Praxis Panthers: Uniting through Football
In the bustling London of the early 2000s, a new community group was born out of Praxis: the Praxis Panthers football club. The story of this unique team goes beyond the game, showcasing the power of unity and community.
Over 1,200 people demand justice for the Windrush Generation
Over 1200 people have signed our pledge for justice for the Windrush Generation. Read some of the reasons why…
Union and Migrant Organisations' statement- Migrant tax hike
60 trade unions and migrant organisations - including the BMA, NEU, NASUWT, GMB and PCS - have come together to oppose the Government's plan to fund a public sector pay rise through higher NHS and visa fees for migrants.