Category: Tips

What the data actually tells us about people seeking asylum

In recent weeks, several tabloid columnists have complained about “illegals” who they claim are jumping the queue ahead of “genuine” refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan.

Tips on how to take anonymous photos

Portrait photographer Nastia Nizalova on how you can take powerful photos that keep the subject anonymous.

When is a hotel not a hotel? How to talk about hotels and the asylum system

How do we create a better narrative about hotels? This is a conversation we’ve had regularly at IMIX. Here’s one suggestion – stop calling them hotels.

How to safeguard Afghan refugees during media interviews

The public needs to hear directly from Afghan refugees who've been introduced to the UK. Here's how you can best safeguard them during media interviews. 

6 Christmas fundraisers you can support to help refugees

Christmas-time can be a lonely time for many people seeking sanctuary in the UK. What better way…

How to successfully pitch Christmas and seasonal stories in the refugee sector

A few years ago, when I was working as a journalist, my colleague was invited by…

Why we should be careful about using the phrase ‘climate refugees’

The phrase "climate refugee" which has been used by everyone from National Geographic to indigenous Pacific islanders, can backfire if not handled carefully. 

IMIX’s safeguarding checklist for media interviews

Is your client doing a media interview with a journalist? Run through these questions beforehand to make sure they are well-prepared.

How you can work effectively with journalists

If you're a refugee organisation, how can you effectively work with journalists to tell powerful stories that will affect hearts and minds?

A messaging guide: how to talk to the media about Afghanistan

With journalists queuing up to ask about Afghan refugees, this is a key opportunity to explain the wider context of the UK asylum system.

How to use the power of narratives to build support for refugee protection

There are different ways to build public support of refugees. The stories we tell the public about displaced people play a huge part.

Q&A: Community Sponsorship

Community Sponsorship is a refugee resettlement programme enabling people to come together in a local area to welcome a refugee family and support them as they rebuild their lives here in the UK.

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