refugee Archives - Penrith And Eden Refugee Network

Escape To Safety – Community Session

If you had 5 minutes to leave your home… what three things would you take? Global Link’s Escape to Safety is an immersive experience that will put you in the shoes of someone who is fleeing their country…

Job – Legal Adviser and Service Coordinator

PERN are looking for someone sharp and determined to lead our Carlisle-based PERN Legal and Info service, skilfully navigating the current hostile environment for asylum seekers and refugees.

Celebrating Eid, Nowruz and the equinox

This weekend Eid, Nowruz, the spring equinox and Mother’s Day all coincided. Each festival has its own symbols, traditions and customs but they all bring messages of hope, love and joy.

International Women’s Day – Stories

Here are the stories of Noor and Fatima, talking about their experiences to offer a more inclusive storytelling for International Women’s Day 2026.

Escape To Safety Volunteers

We’re looking for volunteers to support ‘Escape to Safety’ an interactive, multi-media walk-through exhibition where you put yourself in asylum seekers’ shoes.

Notification of AGM (2024-2025)

We would like to invite you to attend Penrith and Eden Refugee Network’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 3rd February (7pm) online via Zoom

Penrith Celebrates Refugee Week with PERN

We were delighted to host a joyful celebration of the diverse and supportive community that exists in Cumbria to mark the start of Refugee Week 2025.

Job – Admin and Advice Worker (Barrow)

We are recruiting for an Admin and Advice Worker (part time – 2 days a week) to support the Barrow branch of our PERN Legal & Info service.

A Call for Free Speech in Iraqi Kurdistan

“I recently participated in a demonstration held in Newcastle to stand in solidarity with those fighting for freedom of speech in Iraqi Kurdistan. This peaceful protest aimed to draw attention to the alarming restrictions on press freedom and the growing threats faced by journalists in the region.”