Refugee Legal Support works in solidarity with people who migrate
Our Mission
Refugee Legal Support works in solidarity with people who migrate. We advocate for the promotion and protection of people’s rights throughout the migration process.
We offer clients legal support, casework, strategic litigation, outreach, training and partnerships. Our approach is inclusive, sustainable and participatory. Our work is directly informed by those with lived migration experience.
What we stand for
We stand with anyone migrating or seeking asylum. We’re committed to ensuring everyone is able to exercise their legal rights fully and fairly.
We strive to eradicate entrenched inequalities, racism and all forms of discrimination and violence that force people to migrate. We call for an end to hostile immigration policies and systems that prevent people from migrating safely.
Our Story
In 2017, a group of UK asylum lawyers and activists travelled to Greece. We were there to provide legal advice and information for people fleeing persecution and violence.
Demand for our support went beyond what we could offer. There was an acute lack of free legal advice available for people seeking asylum. We founded Refugee Legal Support to start meeting that demand.
Since then, the need has only grown. Brexit shut down routes to family reunification, and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan forced millions to leave their homes. RLS has grown too. From our first projects in Athens, we’ve expanded to Northern France and the UK. We continue to help clients navigate complex and hostile legal environments, in their bids to reach safety.
When the law is used to attack your rights, legal support is often your only defence. Your donation allows people seeking safety, security and reunification with loved ones to access the legal support they need.
£20
could pay for someone to receive legal information in Athens
£30
could pay for an hour of interpretation in the UK, to support our clients in their own language.
£60
could pay for an hour of interpretation in the UK, to support our clients in their own language.
Our Staff & Trustees
- Lawyer
- Athens
- Lawyer
- Athens
- Programmes Manager
- London
- Border Violence - Research & Litigation Project Coordinator
- Athens
- FRFE Caseworker & Project Coordinator
- London
- Northern France Project Coordinator
- London / Calais
- Legal Director
- London
- Project Coordinator & Legal Caseworker
- Athens
- Afghan Pro Bono Initiative Coordinator
- London
- Fundraising Lead
- Athens / London
- Finance & Operations Consultant
- Remote
- Community Engagement & Research Lead
- London
- Legal Aid Supervisor
- London
Supporter & Partners
Resources
Annual accounts | Articles of association
“RLS is a registered charity in the UK / RLS is a registered Greek civil non-profit company or “AMKE”, whose articles of incorporation can be found here.
