Advocacy and public law in the immigration and asylum tribunals
Part 1: Advocacy in the immigration and asylum tribunals
Online
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People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Advice Now: Housing Rights for Refugees - Homelessness & Temporary Accommodation course (5 days)
Advicenow is running a free housing rights course for frontline organisations supporting people with refugee status. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The AB Charitable Trust.
About the course
The course aims to give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people experiencing homelessness and living in temporary accommodation.
The course will be delivered online. You will be required to watch short introductory videos before each interactive session.
Week 1
Online
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ESOL resources to support new arrivals – website now live
A new bank of ESOL Resources, aimed at supporting new arrivals, developed in partnership with GMCA and Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES) has now launched.
This online, free to use resource bank, has been designed to support informal, non-accredited ESOL classes across Greater Manchester.
GM Diverse Leadership for Movement in Sports and Physical Activity
Systems Leadership was all about amplifying a model of leadership that’s not about managing, but about how to make things happen, across sectors, in a collaborative way. It is designed to help people lead when they don't have positional power, levers to pull, or a large budget to wield.
New MDF and GMIAU information sheet on statutory support for destitute families
Migrant Destitution Fund (MDF) and Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) have produced an information sheet about local authority support for destitute families in Greater Manchester. No-one should be forced into destitution because of their immigration status – especially children.
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Advice Now: Local authority support for migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) online workshop
Advicenow is excited to partner with Project 17 and Care Rights Project to deliver a free workshop focusing on support available for families and individuals who have no recourse to public funds. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.
This training looks at the support available under Section 17 Children Act 1989 and Care Act 2014 for migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). It is aimed at frontline organisations who are regularly supporting people with NRPF.
As a result of this training you will:
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Greater Manchester Ethnic Communities Network Network Event
Let's connect and collaborate on ideas at the Greater Manchester Ethnic Communities Network (GMECN) Network Event.
This event is a great opportunity to share ideas, gain insights, and build relationships with others in the field. Don't miss out on this chance to grow your network and enhance you and your organisation.
Agenda to follow, there will be time to network, breakout sessions to build your capacity, info exchange, free lunch, info on local, regional and national news for Global Majority communities and so much more.
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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Shoosmiths: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion webinar
Join Shoosmiths for the first webinar in their #Masterclass series for 2026: #Masterclass | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The session will cover :
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RWP ESOL resources launch
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has partnered with Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES), to create an online, free to use resource bank, designed to support informal, non-accredited ESOL classes across Greater Manchester. It will provide teachers and learners with resources that are user friendly, clearly organised and adaptable to a range of levels.
Online
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Project 17: NRPF – From Political Context to Personal Impact
This is a short session focusing on No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and the broader implications of the Hostile Environment policy.
This session is designed in collaboration with United Impact for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of NRPF and its far-reaching effects.
The session will explore:
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