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SUMMARY:Online Personal Witness Statement Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our online Personal Witness Statement workshop programme to learn how to plan and write your own personal witness statements. The session will guide you on how to write a statement and provide a safe space for group discussions on the writing process. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is for asylum seekers waiting for their substantive interview only. These workshops are not suitable for those going through the appeal process. If you are interested in attending\, please email social@microrainbow.org to register. \n\n\n\nYou will need to be an existing beneficiary of our social inclusion programme to join this session. If you are new to our programmes\, contact social@microrainbow.org to find out more about attending an induction for new joiners. \n\n\n\nIf you have any accessibility requirements you want us to be aware of\, please include this in your email to us.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/online-personal-witness-statement-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Social inclusion
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights with DLA Piper - online
DESCRIPTION:From 4 March 2026\, global business law firm DLA Piper will run the Know Your Rights programme for refugees and asylum seekers in collaboration with Micro Rainbow. \n\n\n\nKnow Your Rights is a six-week legal education programme\, delivered one day a week\, for up to 30 refugees and asylum seekers who are building new lives in the UK. This programme aims to support refugees and asylum seekers to understand their legal rights. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people and network with other refugees and asylum seekers to hear their stories and learn from their experiences. \n\n\n\nHow to apply\n\n\n\nPlease complete this online form by 20 February 2026. \n\n\n\nThe form asks for some basic details\, including:\n\n\n\n\nName and contact details\n\n\n\nAge and gender\n\n\n\nLanguage(s) spoken\n\n\n\nCountry of origin\n\n\n\nEducational and professional background\n\n\n\nA few lines on why you want to take part in this programme.\n\n\n\n\nMore information\n\n\n\n\nThe programme is free but once you subscribe\, we expect you to attend most of the sessions\n\n\n\nThe teachers are DLA Piper’s lawyers and clients\n\n\n\nLive online sessions will take place via Teams\n\n\n\nCertificates of Completion will be provided to participants at the end of the training.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/know-your-rights-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Legal
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SUMMARY:In-Person London Mental Health Session: Wheel of Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Let’s come together and talk about mental health! In this session we are focusing on the Wheel of Wellbeing!  \n\n\n\nThis is a new monthly session where we will be providing a safe space to talk about different themes relating to mental health and trauma. Let’s come together to talk about our thoughts and feelings\, emotional regulation\, and coping skills\, as well as introduce exercises that focus on relaxation\, visualisation and connection.   \n\n\n\nThis session is for LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees only. If you are interested in attending and based in the London area\, please email social@microrainbow.org with your name and the name of this event to register.  \n\n\n\nYou must be an existing beneficiary of our social inclusion programme to join this session. If you are new to Micro Rainbow\, please email social@microrainbow.org to find out more about attending an induction for new joiners.   \n\n\n\nIf you have any accessibility requirements you want us to be aware of\, please include this in your email to us.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/mental-health-london-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Social inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T183000
DTSTAMP:20260306T093047Z
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SUMMARY:March guided meditation and community check-in - online
DESCRIPTION:Join Micro Rainbow online this month for a community check-in followed by a guided meditation run by the amazing meditation and gong practitioner\, Katie Mantwa George. \n\n\n\nMeditation can give you a sense of calm\, help reduce stress and improve sleep. This evening session will be suitable for anyone\, whether you meditate regularly or if it will be your first time trying the practice. This session is for LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees only. \n\n\n\nEmail social@microrainbow.org to sign up. \n\n\n\nYou will need to be an existing beneficiary of our social inclusion programme to join this session. If you are new to our programmes\, contact social@microrainbow.org to find out more about attending an induction for new joiners.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/march-guided-meditation-and-community-check-in-online/
CATEGORIES:Social inclusion
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DTSTAMP:20260226T082717Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Zine of Knowledge Project London - March
DESCRIPTION:We are back in 2026 and excited for the next session of the Trans Zine of Knowledge project! Come together and get creative in this session\, where we will be continuing to explore the topic of ‘freedom’. \n\n\n\nThese once monthly sessions have taken over our former Trans+ project\, offering a safe space for trans migrants to come together in solidarity through creative and theatre making activities. \n\n\n\nThis project will take place in person in London over 12 months\, will be split into themes decided by our community members. The project will culminate in a collective zine for and by trans migrants\, using everything we have made and shared through our sessions. \n\n\n\nTo sign up for this project you must be:\n\n\n\n\na trans\, nonbinary or gender non-conforming person – someone who feels represented under the trans+ umbrella\n\n\n\n\n\na person seeking asylum or a refugee in the UK\n\n\n\n\n\nbased in or able to travel to London\n\n\n\n\nEmail social@microrainbow.org to sign up today! \n\n\n\nPlease include the session name and date in all registration emails to help our team process your request. There are limited places per event and you may be added to the waiting list. Please be patient with us whilst we process your request. \n\n\n\nYou will need to be an existing beneficiary of our social inclusion programme to join Micro Rainbow’s events. If you are new to our programmes\, contact social@microrainbow.org to find out more about attending an induction for new joiners.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/trans-zine-of-knowledge-london-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Social inclusion
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SUMMARY:Sista Sista theatre project London
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Sista Sista will take place in person in London. This is the third in a series of theatre sessions focused on confidence\, women’s self-image\, body positivity and taking up space. The session will run in English\, and all abilities are welcome to take part. \n\n\n\nEmail social@microrainbow.org to sign up. You must be an LBTQI woman refugee or seeking asylum to participate in Sista Sista events. Please include the session name and date in all registration emails to help our team process your request. There are limited places per event and you may be added to the waiting list. Please be patient with us whilst we process your request. \n\n\n\nYou will need to be an existing beneficiary of our social inclusion programme to join this session. If you are new to our programmes\, contact social@microrainbow.org to find out more about attending an induction for new joiners.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/sista-sista-theatre-project-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Social inclusion
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T183000
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SUMMARY:Online yoga session
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tried yoga? Why not try it in this session for LGBTQI refugees and asylum seekers! \n\n\n\nYoga can help increase your flexibility\, increase muscle strength and tone\, and improve your respiration\, energy\, and vitality. Yoga can help reduce stress and lower your blood pressure. It can help keep your joints healthy and improve your posture. The breathwork involved is meditative and mindful\, and the sessions are relaxing and restorative. \n\n\n\nThis is an online session\, so you can join from anywhere in the UK. Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for bending and stretching in. Join us and experience the healing and relaxing power of yoga. \n\n\n\nRegister by emailing social@microrainbow.org with your full name and the name of the session to book your place. \n\n\n\nYou must be an existing beneficiary to register for this event. If you are new to Micro Rainbow and want to learn more about joining an induction\, please email social@microrainbow.org.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/online-yoga-session/
CATEGORIES:Social inclusion
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T130000
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SUMMARY:Weather The Storm - Eid Celebration cooking workshop in London
DESCRIPTION:For this month’s Weather the Storm\, we are celebrating Eid together with a wonderful cooking class at an amazing plant-based (vegan) cookery school! \n\n\n\nCome together and celebrate with other LGBTQI people as we cook and then eat together in a supportive environment.   \n\n\n\nPlease note: there are a very limited number of places available for this session. Please fill out this form by 16 March to register your interest.  \n\n\n\nYou will need to be an existing beneficiary of our social inclusion programme to join this session. If you are new to our programmes\, contact social@microrainbow.org to find out more about attending an induction for new joiners.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any accessibility requirements you want us to be aware of\, please include this in your email. 
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/weather-the-storm-eid-celebration-cooking-workshop-in-london/
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Weather the Storm - LGBTQI centre tour
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a warm and welcoming introduction to a brand new LGBTQI Centre in Birmingham\, a space created to support\, uplift\, and empower the LGBTQI community. \n\n\n\nThis special session has been designed just for our beneficiaries\, offering a friendly and informative look at everything the centre provides. During the visit\, you will be guided through: \n\n\n\n\nA full tour of the new centre and its facilities\n\n\n\nSexual health services\n\n\n\nWellbeing and mental health support\n\n\n\nCommunity activities and social groups\n\n\n\nPractical resources available to you\n\n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to explore a safe\, inclusive space\, meet supportive staff\, and learn about services you may find helpful. Transport will be reimbursed to help everyone arrive comfortably.Spaces are limited\, so please register early by emailing social@microrainbow.org. If anything changes regarding your attendance please email us at social.microrainbow.org so we can offer your spot to someone else on our waiting list.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/wts-west-midlands-lgbtqi-centre-tour-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Social inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T160000
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SUMMARY:Online mental health session - Let's talk about queer shame
DESCRIPTION:Let’s come together and talk about mental health! In this session\, we are focusing on the theme of queer shame.  \n\n\n\nThis is a new monthly session where we will be providing a safe space to talk about different themes relating to mental health and trauma. Let’s come together to talk about our thoughts and feelings\, emotional regulation\, and coping skills\, as well as introduce exercises that focus on relaxation\, visualisation and connection.   \n\n\n\nThis session is for LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees only. If you are interested in attending and based in the London area\, please email social@microrainbow.org with your name and the name of this event to register.  \n\n\n\nYou must be an existing beneficiary of our social inclusion programme to join this session. If you are new to Micro Rainbow\, please email social@microrainbow.org to find out more about attending an induction for new joiners.   \n\n\n\nIf you have any accessibility requirements you want us to be aware of\, please include this in your email to us.
URL:https://microrainbow.org/event/online-mental-health-session-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Social inclusion
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