The Commission on the Integration of Refugees
NEWS & BLOGS
Launch of the Commission’s final report – From Arrival to Integration: Building communities for refugees and for Britain
20 March 2024 The Commission on the Integration of Refugees publishes its flagship report today calling for a new deal for refugee integration
Lord Carlile hands over chair to focus on Illegal Migration Bill
By Lord Carlile CBE KC 15 May 2023 It has been a great honour to chair the Commission on the Integration of Refugees
Commissioners Visit Glasgow for Local Hearing
The Commission’s Glasgow local engagement hearing took place last month, with a delegation of seven commissioners visiting the city to find out what is and isn’t working for the integration of refugees in Scotland.
The Importance of Refugee Integration: A Local Government Perspective
Brent’s diversity is the heartbeat of our borough. As Chief Executive of Brent Council I am reminded every day of the outstanding contribution refugees and asylum seekers make to our communities. But welcoming and integrating new communities on the current scale comes with significant challenges.
Refugee Integration: A Global Perspective
Former Director General of UK Border Force, Tony Smith, explains why he joined the Commission on the Integration of Refugees and offers some global insights on the challenges of forced migration
Faith Communities and refugee integration
Many of today’s refugees come from countries that are deeply religious. In this blog, commissioners Bishop Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani and Dr Ed Kessler discuss the role of faith and faith communities in refugee integration.
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