Introduction
FATIMA is dedicated to improving the information dissemination, capacity and performance of civil society organisations who work on gender related issues. One practical way to support our members and groups is to provide an online service that is a reliable source of information 24 hours a day. This area of the website is dedicated to provide information organised in a way that delivers four key service areas all aimed to develop better gender equality: Information, Policy, Consultation, Sustainability
Information
Information dissemination is a crucial part of the services we offer. The information provided in section will allow access to a range of gender focused research, reports, case studies, directory of information related to BME women's organisations and past and present FATIMA newsletters.
FATIMA women's network welcome contributions and reports from members who wish to share their learning and information. Please make contact with the office in the first instance to take advantage of this invitation.
Policy
Fatima Women's network is active in ensuring the development of appropriate,well thought out and timely policy that promotes equality and practical ways for improving the lives of women. The following links will direct you to resources which can guide you on the latest policy issues to impact women and their families, as well as link to important policy making agencies.
Consultation
Fatima Women's Network undertakes a number of consultations to feed into policy and other developmental projects. There is always an element of community engagement and consultation in the networking events, conferences, outreach work and focus groups held. This also includes written consultation feedback on major policy or strategy documents.
The links on this page will highlight current consultations being held by FATIMA Women's Network as well as major consultations on strategies, policy and projects being held by other agencies and organisations.
Employement
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.We believe asylum seekers and refugees should be treated with understanding and respect. Our services aim to reflect this and include:
- giving advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees to help them rebuild their lives
- working with refugee community organisations, helping them grow and serve their communities
- caring for separated children to help them feel safe and supported in the UK
- offering training and employment courses to enable asylum seekers and refugees to use their skills and qualifications
- campaigning and lobbying for refugees' voices to be heard in the UK and abroad
- keeping them high on the political agenda and discussed in the media
- producing authoritative information on refugee issues worldwide, including reports, statistics and analysis
The Refugee Council is governed by a Board of Trustees, which includes strong refugee representation. We are also a membership organisation and since 1983, our membership base has grown from 50 to nearly 180, a significant number of which are refugee community organisations.
The Refugee Council have recently produced in partnership with the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, a new publication entitled 'Employing Refugees'. This is a short guide, outlining the main documents refugees and asylum seekers have to demonstrate entitlement to work in the UK.
To download the publication go to:www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/practice/employersguides/employing_refugees.htm
