AWEF RISE, November 2026

Discover AWEF RISE

Advocacy & access to justice

Reunite Me With My Children

Supporting refugee families separated by migration.

The programme

Supporting families through separation.

Women seated together in a bright meeting room.

This programme supports refugee families who have been separated from their children for long periods and are working towards being reunited. It also raises awareness of the ongoing struggles refugee and sanctuary-seeking families face under UK immigration rules.

We walk alongside families with practical, emotional and advocacy support, and help connect them to the appropriate legal and casework services where needed.

AWEF is not a regulated legal-advice provider. Where a matter needs regulated legal or specialist professional advice, we signpost you to qualified professionals.

AWEF is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If you cannot speak, press 55 when prompted.

At a glance

What to expect.

Who it’s for

Refugee families who have been separated from their children and are seeking to be reunited.

How it works

One-to-one casework support, alongside signposting to appropriate legal and immigration advice.

What you’ll get

A compassionate point of contact who understands the process, and ongoing advocacy on your behalf.

Part of our work

Advocacy & access to justice.

We help women prepare questions, organise information, express their wishes and reach suitable services. When regulated legal or specialist advice is required, AWEF refers or signposts to appropriately qualified professionals.

Take the next step

Looking for family reunification support?

Speak with AWEF about your circumstances and the practical, emotional or advocacy support that may be available.