Category Archives: YWB News

Gill Butler 1942 – 2012

Posted on 31/01/2012 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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YWB makes submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights

Posted on 04/12/2011 by admin

According to the United Nations, the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is “a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all 192 UN Member States once every four years. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the … Continue reading →

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Natasha Walters to speak at AGM

Posted on 27/04/2011 by admin

Natasha Walters will be the speaker at our forthcoming AGM. Natasha, who is an author and campaigner, is the founder of group Women for Refugee Women. The AGM is going to be held at Russel Park Baptist Church on Tuesday 10th … Continue reading →

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YWB launches new website!

Posted on 01/04/2011 by admin

Welcome to the new Yarl’s Wood Befrienders website. You will notice a few differences, notably the latest news feed, updated information on the Befrienders, and, of course, the fact that our colour scheme is no longer bright green! We hope you find the website … Continue reading →

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