Education

Talks and Events 

Alongside GDWG’s advocacy work, we work to create more understanding about the personal experiences of migration and immigration detention in the UK.  


We often hear about immigration in the media. Yet, so many of us feel intimidated or confused by the terminology and laws in the news or are curious about learning more about the human impact of these stories.  

GDWG staff and volunteers deliver free talks to people across a range of ages and experiences of migration in the UK; whether you are a teacher looking to talk with students about migration as part of PSHE, or a member of a group interested in exploring current affairs, we are happy to share the knowledge gained from our advocacy work and the perspectives shared in the Refugee Tales volumes to promote better awareness or address any questions you might have.  

Are you interested in a session that might explore some of the below topics?:  

  • Breaking down terminology and media narratives around migrants in the UK,  

  • UK Immigration detention and its human impact, 

  • The UK asylum process and the challenges people face while seeking safety, 

  • The Brook House Public Inquiry and its findings,  

  • Discussing Refugee Tales in a specific framework or context.

Please get in contact with us to organise a session that would support the learning of your students or peers.

All of our talks are created with the interests and learning styles of the group in mind - we adapt to find what’s best for you and your students.

Email Lizzie via Education@gdwg.org.uk to arrange a talk from GDWG, or to access resources that might help you to start a conversation about migration and immigration detention in your community.  

  • While your work is very heavy, you provided insight with such articulation and humanity as well as just having a friendly vibe overall. Talking with some other attendees, we all really appreciated that. At the very least though, I just wanted to say thank you for the food for thought you've already given from chatting tonight.

    - Student Attendee of GDWG Talk

  • I cannot express how much of an impact you had on the group and myself. Your knowledge, content and delivery were so brilliantly imparted and gave us a really robust understanding of the challenges refugees and their families currently face.

    The anecdotal feedback from the group was so positive with many saying it was the best session they had had throughout their training.

    I too felt the same.

    - University of Brighton Lecturer