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YWB’s submission to the UN Special Rapporteur
Immigration detention is the theme of the first report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants. The upcoming thematic report on immigration detention will be presented at the 20th session of the Council, scheduled for June 2012. Submissions from NGO’s are being sought which focus on the special needs and protection concerns of vulnerable groups [...]
Gill Butler 1942 – 2012
Gill was one of the longest-standing members of the Befrienders and an inspirational trustee and Chair. She will be remembered for her tireless human-rights work and as an “adoptive mother” to many women and families who she visited over the years at Yarl’s Wood. Gill’s legacy lies not only in the strength of the Befrienders, [...]
New Website Launched!
Welcome to the new-look website. We hope you find it useful and easy to use. Please do get in touch if you have any comments!
Updated Directions to Yarl’s Wood now on website
Please see the Visiting page for a Google Map and directions to Yarl’s Wood.
