Our Response to the Immigration and Asylum Bill On 30 June 2026, the Government introduced a new Immigration and Asylum Bill. Across the refugee and migrant sector, organisations have already raised serious concerns about what the Bill could mean for people seeking asylum, refugees, families, and survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Sisters Not Strangers shares many of these concerns. As a coalition of refugee and asylum-seeking women and organisations working alongside

Coordinator By Dr I. Al‑Farah, SNS Coordinator On Saturday, 23 May 2026, women from across the UK gathered in Manchester for the Sisters Not Strangers (SNS) Right to Heal Conference, hosted in partnership with Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) Manchester. The conference brought together women seeking asylum, refugee-background women, practitioners, allies, and supporters for a day focused on healing, dignity, wellbeing, solidarity, and collective care within the asylu

For us, mental health is not an abstract issue. It is not only about individual wellbeing, self-care, or encouraging people to talk. These things matter, but for women seeking asylum, mental health is also shaped by the systems they are forced to live within.

On 12 March 2026, Sisters Not Strangers and City of Sanctuary Sheffield hosted a women only International Women’s Day gathering at the City of Sanctuary Sheffield venue. The event was hosted locally by the DEWA team, representing Sisters Not Strangers in Sheffield as one of the coalition’s seven member organisations across England and Wales. Eighty-six women and children attended. It was a social evening rooted in connection, joy, and the simple but powerful experience of wom

By. Bridget What is wellbeing? Wellbeing is the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy with oneself, and it is much more than not having any illnesses or diseases: it represents a balance between the physical, mental, and social aspects of health . Being a mother is such a fulfilling role, as you get to nurture and care for a child. However, it’s safe to say that there are moments when it can feel overwhelming: your baby is struggling to sleep, your child is unwell,

World Mental Health Day 2025 By Bridget, SNS member World mental health day , is a day to teach us that mental health affects everyone....

A Reflection on the Sisters Not Strangers Birmingham Gathering, 22 July 2025 By Bridget Obi On Tuesday, the 22 nd of July 2025, the...

Sisters Not Strangers This week, as we mark Volunteers' Week 2025, we asked our members about their experiences with volunteering, and...

As we mark World Mental Health Day on 10th October , with this year’s focus on workplace mental health , we must also draw attention to...

The rise in far-right activities has left us grappling with fear, and anxiety, and a significant toll on our mental health. Despite these...

Refugee Week 2024 #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #OurHome Quotes from the SNS network “Home is a source of comfort and security, like receiving...

These are reflections from women in our network on this year's International Labour Day. Some names have been altered to protect our...

To celebrate Valentine's Day 2022, Sisters Not Strangers have come together to share what love means to us...

As the lockdown eases and we are enjoying the summer holidays, we are delighted to share with you the first edition of our Newsletter...

A kinder, more welcoming world is possible – a world where vulnerable people aren’t dying or forced to risk their lives while seeking safety