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# Hibiscus Initiatives

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## Posts

- [News & Views](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news-video/)
- [Joint statement on the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee report on 'Settlement, Citizenship and Integration'](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/joint-statement-on-the-house-of-lords-justice-and-home-affairs-committee-report-on-settlement-citizenship-and-integration/) - We welcome the publication of the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee's report on Settlement, Citizenship and Integration, to which we submitted written evidence drawing on decades of frontline experience supporting Black, minoritised and migrant women subjected to violence against women and girls (VAWG). We welcome the Committee's clear rejection of proposals to
- [Hibiscus' statement on the need for anti-racist policing policies](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/hibiscus-statement-on-the-need-for-anti-racist-policing-policies/) - 4 June 2026 We are deeply saddened by the death of Henry Nowak. His family deserve answers, accountability and justice. The police’s actions, or inaction, should never lead to any person’s death. We are also deeply concerned by attempts by politicians and the far-right to use this tragedy to attack anti-racism initiatives in policing and to promote the false claim that there is
- [Hostile policies cannot end violence against women and girls](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/hostile-policies-cannot-end-violence-against-women-and-girls/) - 15 May 2026 In setting out their legislative agenda for the coming year yesterday, the government declared it would “champion the rights of women and girls to live in a world free from violence.” On the surface, this recognition of violence against women and girls (VAWG) is welcome. But rhetoric alone does not protect women.
- [Not in Our Name. Launch of a practical guide on how to talk about the weaponisation of VAWG](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/not-in-our-name-launch-of-a-practical-guide-on-how-to-talk-about-the-weaponisation-of-vawg/) - 14 April 2026 Today, in collaboration with the End Violence Against Women coalition, Southall Black Sisters, Women for Refugee Women, the Latin American Women's Rights Service, Imkaan, and Asylum Matters, we are launching “Not In Our Name” - a practical guide on how to talk about the weaponisation of violence against women and girls. This
- [Civil Legal Aid: Justice for All?](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/civil-legal-aid-justice-for-all/) - At Hibiscus, we support Black and minoritised migrant women in the country, including those who are survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. Many are in need of legal advice on matters of critical importance to them, such as immigration, housing, and community care issues. The vast majority need this to be funded by legal
- [No Borders to Safety, No Barriers to Rights campaign](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/no-borders-to-safety-no-barriers-to-rights/) - 26 March 2026 Today, alongside Latin American Women’s Aid, Safety4Sisters North West, and Rights of Women, we are launching a new campaign to ensure that the recently published Freedom from Violence and Abuse: A Cross-Government Strategy includes meaningful protection for Black and minoritised migrant victim-survivors. No borders. No barriers. Just protection. As part of this
- [Launch of the Safe Housing for Black and minoritised migrant women: Toolkit for implementing intersectional, gender-informed, rights-based frontline practice](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/launch-of-the-safe-husing-for-black-and-minoritised-migrant-women-toolkit-for-implementing-intersectional-gender-informed-rights-based-frontline-practice/) - 7 April 2026 A persistent issue faced by the women Hibiscus supports is the ongoing difficulty in accessing safe and suitable housing, a right enshrined in law, yet too often denied in practice. Black and minoritised migrant women disproportionately bear the brunt of this inequality. Gatekeeping, insecure immigration status, and a lack of understanding from professionals continue
- [Hibiscus' statement on the Women's Justice Board report](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/hibiscus-statement-on-the-womens-justice-board-report/) - We welcome the recommendations made by the Women’s Justice Board (WJB) in their report, published yesterday. In particular, we support the highlighting of issues facing Black and racially minoritised migrant women in the criminal justice system (CJS) and the need for anti-racist approach to be taken in policy and implementation. Through our work with Black and racially minoritised migrant women in the CJS, we agree that this is
- [International Women's Day #8M](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/international-womens-day-8m/) - International Women’s Day is not a celebration. Instead, the 8th of March should be marked as a day rooted in collective struggle. It is a moment to recognise the ongoing fight for women’s rights and to challenge the systems that continue to deny women safety, dignity and justice. This year's theme and sentiment, “Rights, Justice. Action for ALL Women and
- [Hibiscus' response to the government's Violence Against Women and Girls strategy](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/hibiscus-response-to-the-governments-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategy/) - After many months of delay, those of us working with Black and minoritised migrant women suffering from abuse, trafficking and exploitation have been eagerly awaiting a renewed focus and strategy on ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). We welcome, with reservations, some of the statements included in this strategic framework. We are also concerned about provisions that would likely have a detrimental impact on the
- [The impact of proposed changes to immigration policy on Black and minoritised migrant women in the criminal justice system](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/the-impact-of-the-proposed-changes-to-immigration-policy-on-black-and-minoritised-migrant-women-in-the-criminal-justice-system/) - by Olivia Burgess Racial disproportionality in the criminal justice system (CJS) is a well-documented problem. It manifests in over-policing, disproportionate surveillance, harsher sentencing, and reduced access to legal representation and support services. For Black and minoritised migrant women, who experience intersectional discrimination (magnifying and augmenting the racism, xenophobia and misogyny others are subject to), its
- [End the Criminalisation of victim-survivors of VAWG #16DaysofActivism #HumanRightsDay](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/end-the-criminalisation-of-victim-survivors-of-vawg-16daysofactivism-humanrightsday/) - by Olivia Burgess As we close #16DaysOfActivism and we mark #HumanRightsDay, we want to shine a light on the huge but hidden problem of criminalisation of victim/survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The criminalisation of victim/survivors of VAWG means that women who have experienced abuse and exploitation are being failed. Instead of being provided with help to leave
- [#16DaysOf Activisim 2025. Feminist placard-making workshop](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/16daysof-activisim-2025-feminist-placard-making-workshop/) - Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a human rights violation, and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence serves as a reminder of this reality. At a time when far-right influence is being allowed to grow, and when VAWG is increasingly weaponised against migrant and minoritised communities, we at Hibiscus affirm: ending VAWG for all women, without
- [Hibiscus' reflections on the Sentencing Bill](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/hibiscus-reflections-on-the-sentencing-bill/) - by Olivia Burgess The government’s new Sentencing Bill 2025, now being debated in the House of Lords, has been presented as a progressive shift away from short custodial sentences and towards community-based alternatives. Short sentences increase recidivism and disrupt lives without providing meaningful support. As such, this is a promising and ambitious step, and something
- [Joint Statement to "Earned Settlement" Announcement](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/joint-statement-to-earned-settlement-announcement/) - The government’s announcements yesterday mark a significant escalation in state-sanctioned violence against Black, minoritised and migrant victim-survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) who face the dual perpetration of abuse and insecure immigration status. As ending VAWG and by-and-for specialist organisations supporting migrant women, we strongly oppose the government’s proposed reforms to settlement and
- [The Harmful Impact of Proposed Asylum Reforms on Black and Minoritised Migrant Women](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/the-harmful-impact-of-proposed-asylum-reforms-on-black-and-minoritised-migrant-women/) - We are deeply concerned about the sweeping reforms to the asylum system proposed by the government, including the devastating and disproportional impact they are likely to have on many vulnerable Black and minoritised migrant women. The policy represents a significant and disappointing step in a broader trend of increasingly cruel and xenophobic treatment of those
- [Reflections after the Immigration White Paper protest outisde the Home Office](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/reflections-after-the-immigration-white-paper-protest-outisde-the-home-office/) - by Eizabeth Jiménez-Yáñez These last few months have not been easy for those of us working in the migration sector, especially for those with experience of the UK’s immigration system. Announcement after announcement of increasingly hostile policies against our communities can deepen us in a sense of isolation and hopelessness. The situation for the women
- [Reclaiming resistance podcast series](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/reclaiming-resistance-podcast-series/) - In recognition of Anti-Slavery Day on the 18th October we have released a new six-part podcast series - Reclaiming Resistance This series centres the voices and experiences of Black and minoritised migrant women affected by trafficking, VAWG and exploitation at the intersection of the UK’s immigration and criminal justice systems. Through recorded workshops, storytelling and
- [Statement in response to the Governement's Immigration White Paper](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/statement-in-response-to-the-governements-immigration-white-paper/)
- [Building a justice system for all women: what the Women’s Justice Board must do to address racial disproportionality](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/building-a-justice-system-for-all-women-what-the-womens-justice-board-must-do-to-address-racial-disproportionality/) - 11.09.25 The Women’s Justice Reimagined partnership has launched a briefing setting out vital recommendations to the Women’s Justice Board to address racial disproportionality in the criminal justice system. This briefing is the result of recommendations and expertise shared at an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Women Affected by the Criminal Justice System meeting held in
- [Joint Statement calling for the end of the weaponisation of VAWG](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/joint-statement-calling-for-the-end-of-the-weaponisation-of-vawg/) - 19.08.25 In the last weeks, we have seen how vital conversations about violence against women and girls (VAWG) are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda that fuels division, harms survivors and ultimately impedes the real work of tackling the root causes of society-wide violence, to the detriment of women and girls. We write as organisations
- [Statement on government plans on early deportation of migrant people in contact with the criminal justice system](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/statement-on-government-plans-on-early-deportation-of-migrant-people-in-contact-with-the-criminal-justice-system/) - 12.08.25 The government’s plan announced over the last days to introduce legislation that would allow the immediate deportation of migrant people convicted of criminal offences in the UK will cause catastrophic harm. For Black and minoritised migrant women, whose offending is often closely linked to their experiences of human trafficking and violence against women and girls
- [Statement on government plans to speed up deportations of migrants in contact with the Criminal Justice System  ](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/statement-on-government-plans-to-speed-up-deportations-26-06-25/) - We strongly oppose the Ministry of Justice’s new policy, announced yesterday, to deport migrants convicted of criminal offences after serving just 30% of their sentence. As a specialist organisation working with Black and minoritised migrant women in contact with the criminal justice and immigration systems, we witness daily the devastating impact of deportation, and the
- [In memory of Rachel Youngman](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/in-memory-of-rachel-youngman/)
- [Hibiscus' Response to Suella Braverman's Alarmist Remarks on Migrant Woman](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/hibiscus-response-to-suella-bravermans-alarmist-remarks-on-migrant-woman/) - Hibiscus support the points raised in the joint letter addressed to the Prime Minister, dated October 3rd which was endorsed by 246 dedicated by organisations advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals and women refugees. We wish to amplify our concerns regarding recent statements made by the Home Secretary, particularly those highlighted at the Conservative Party conference. These
- [Statement on the Independent Sentencing Review](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/statement-on-the-independent-sentencing-review/) - 28 May 2025 From our work with Black and minoritised migrant women in contact with the Criminal Justice System (CJS), we know that the current sentencing regime is failing. Worse still, it disproportionately criminalises those who experience intersectional discrimination. As outlined in our response to the Independent Sentencing Review, radical change is urgently needed to
- [Criminalisation of Modern Slavery Survivors](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/criminalisation-of-modern-slavery-survivors/)
- [Statement on the Sentencing Council’s Imposition of community and custodial sentences](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/statement-on-the-sentencing-councils-imposition-of-community-and-custodial-sentences/)
- [Blog post on Women's Justice Board Partnership Delivery Group](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/blog-post-on-womens-justice-board-partnership-delivery-group/)
- [Joint Statement by the Women's Justice Reimagined partnership on the Suspension of New Sentencing Guidelines  ](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/suspension-of-new-sentencing-guidelines/)
- [Independent Sentencing Review first report: Our Analysis and Response](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/independent-sentencing-review-first-report-our-analysis-and-response/)
- [Examining European Approaches to Cultural Mediation and Assessing the Applicability of the Programme in the UK](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/examining-european-approaches-to-cultural-mediation-and-assessing-the-applicability-of-the-programme-in-the-uk/)
- [Statement: Women's Justice Board Members](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/statement-womens-justice-board-members/)
- [The Sentencing Review: Our Response](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/the-sentencing-review-our-response/)
- [Unsafe, Insecure: Evidence Report](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/unsafe-insecure-evidence-report/)
- [Statement on Women's Justice Board Launch](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/statement-on-womens-justice-board-launch/)
- [Statement on Recent Government Proposals to Increase Detention Capacity and Deportation and Removals](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/statement-on-recent-government-proposals-to-increase-detention-capacity-and-deportation-and-removals/)
- [World Day Against Trafficking in Persons ](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons/)
- [The Women Inside](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/the-women-inside/)
- [Refugee Week: Our Home](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/refugee-week-our-home/)
- [Rwanda Act Statement](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/rwanda-act-statement/) - In light of the recent passing and enforcement of the Rwanda Act, we at Hibiscus are concerned about the UK’s continued unlawful and hostile treatment of Black and minoritised migrant women in the UK. We recognise the Rwanda Act as a cruel and unlawful scare-tactic, used to frighten women and people from our communities out
- [Our Heritage Project Workshops](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/our-heritage-project-workshops/)
- [What Is the Government Doing to Address Violence Against Women and Girls?](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/news/what-is-the-government-doing-to-address-violence-against-women-and-girls/)
- [Chau's story](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/life-stories/chaus-story/) - Chau is a 23 year-old Vietnamese national who came to the UK in 2013 to study but overstayed her visa. Chau wanted to return home but her parents who still live in Vietnam wanted her to remain in the UK. She was fearful about returning voluntarily as her parents were applying pressure for her to
- [Maria’s story](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/life-stories/marias-story/) - Maria is from Portugal but has lived in the UK for 14 years. She was sentenced to 2.5 years in custody for passing prohibited items to a prisoner during a visit. Her mental health is fragile, compounded by the loss of her partner from suicide and the separation from her children, one of whom she
- [Hibiscus Welcomes Baljit Banga as CEO](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/hibiscus-welcomes-baljit-banga-as-ceo/) - Hibiscus is pleased to announce the appointment of Baljit Banga as Chief Executive Officer. Baljit Banga was most recently Executive Director at Imkaan, a UK-based, umbrella women’s organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls. Prior to Imkaan, Baljit served as director of London Black Women’s Project for thirteen years. She is now preparing a
- [Re-opening the Women's Centre](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/re-opening-the-womens-centre/) - A Journey of Compassion and Empowerment We are delighted to introduce the re-opening of the Women's Centre, a place where compassion and empowerment thrive. Our team at the Community Women's Centre is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space, guided by new strategy and values and feminist principles. In this joint blog post, we
- [Illegal Migration Bill Statement](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/illegal-migration-bill-statement/) - Support not Deport! The U.K. government is feeding into the hands of traffickers: a call to stopthe criminalisation of potential victims of trafficking For many years, women with insecure immigration status have faced harsh changes in the law. Under the new ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ introduced in the House of Commons on 7th March 2023, people
- [Chair and Trustee News - an update from the board](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/blog/chair-and-trustee-news-an-update-from-the-board/) - It is with sadness and regret that Hibiscus Initiatives announces that its Chair, Rachel Youngman will be stepping down with immediate effect to focus on her cancer treatment. A Trustee since November 2015, Rachel has led the Trustee Board since her appointment as Chair in July 2016 and has overseen the charity through the creation
- [Volunteer IT Teacher](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/volunteer/recruitment-volunteer-it-teacher/) - Hibiscus Initiatives (Hibiscus) is a leading, women-centred organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services to Black, minoritised, and migrant women at the intersection of the criminal justice and immigration systems. Our Women’s Centre is a bright and friendly women-only space on Holloway road offering a range of activities for women such as ESOL class, IT classes, yoga
- [Katerina's story](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/life-stories/katerinas-story/) - Our Project Workers supported Katerina for a year in HMP Peterborough. She resided in the Mother and Baby Unit with her 12-month-old son. For her first appointment, Katerina brought a letter from a bailiff, with a formal request to pay £5,000 to the Legal Aid Agency for criminal costs, for failing to show proof of
- [Lydia's story](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/life-stories/lydias-story/) - Lydia came to her appointment requesting support in relation to her finances. She had received a letter from a bailiff stating that she needed to pay £5,000 to the Legal Aid Agency as she did not submit proof of her income. Hibiscus’ Project Worker called the bailiff and explained the situation and she managed to
- [Abella's story](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/life-stories/abellas-story/) - Abella came to the UK from France in 2011. She left behind her own business, fleeing a violent husband who had threatened to kill her if she left him. Within months she was working in various jobs in the UK. While suffering from depression and a close family bereavement, Abella, in her own words, made

## Pages

- [Front Page](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/) - Hibiscus enables Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems to rebuild their lives. Drawing on its long, and enriched history, Hibiscus has an unrivalled record of accomplishment delivering high-impact support and advocacy services to migrant women.
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- [Feedback](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/get-in-touch/feedback-complaints/)
- [Our History](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/about-us/our-history/)
- [Our Support](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/services/our-support/)
- [About Us](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/about-us/)
- [Guide to Browsing Safely](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/guide-to-browsing-safely/)
- [The Heritage Project](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/the-heritage-project/) - The Heritage Project Exhibition
- [The Heritage Project Workshops](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/the-heritage-project-workshops/) - The Heritage Project Workshops
- [Privacy Policy](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Hibiscus is a registered charity in England and Wales under sections 67 and 69 of the Charities Act 2011 (Registration Number 1104094) and a company limited by guarantee (No 4533442). Our registered address is:Hibiscus Initiatives, Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, N7 6PA For the purposes of UK Data Protection Law, we
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/cookie-policy-uk/)
- [Celebrating our Sisters Through Song Event](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/celebrating-our-sisters/)
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- [Modern Slavery and Anti- trafficking Work Course](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/modern-slavery-and-anti-trafficking-work/)
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## Resources

- [Hibiscus Initiatives’ submission to the Justice and Home Affairs call for evidence: Settlement, Citizenship and Integration call for evidence](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/hibiscus-initiatives-submission-to-the-justice-and-home-affairs-call-for-evidence-settlement-citizenship-and-integration-call-for-evidence/)
- [Annual Report 2025](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/annual-report-2025/)
- [Joint Statement on the Immigration White Paper](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/briefing/) - As specialist organisations supporting Black, minoritised and migrant women affected by violence against women and girls (VAWG), trafficking and modern slavery we strongly oppose the UK Government’s Immigration White Paper. Hibiscus alongside SBS, LAWRS and EVAW published a response to the Immigration White Paper published in May 2025.
- [Ending Racial Disproportionality in the Criminal Justice System](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/ending-racial-disproportionality-in-the-criminal-justice-system-2/)
- [Unsafe, Insecure: barriers to safe housing for Black and minoritised migrant women and their children](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/unsafe-insecure/)
- [Criminalisation of Modern Slavery Survivors](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/briefing-criminalisation-of-modern-slavery-survivors/)
- [Home Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into Asylum Accommodation](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/home-affairs-select-committee-inquiry-into-asylum-accommodation/)
- [Rehabilitation and Resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/rehabilitation-and-resettlement-ending-the-cycle-of-reoffending/)
- [Examining European Approaches to Cultural Mediation and Assessing the Applicability of the Programme in the UK](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/examining-european-approaches-to-cultural-mediation-and-assessing-the-applicability-of-the-programme-in-the-uk/)
- [Independent Sentencing Review](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/independent-sentencing-review/)
- [Civil Legal Aid](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/civil-legal-aid/)
- [Contact with Migrants without Leave to Enter or Remain](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/contact-with-migrants-without-leave-to-enter-or-remain/)
- [Changes to the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner’s (OISC’s) fee structure](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/changes-to-the-office-of-immigration-services-commissioners-oiscs-fee-structure/)
- [Unsafe, Insecure: Safe Housing Report](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/unsafe-insecure-safe-housing-report/)
- [I Am Roma Woman](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/i-am-roma-woman/)
- [Strategy 2023-2028](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/strategy-report-2023/) - Hibiscus enables marginalised migrant women trapped in the immigration and criminal justice systems to rebuild their lives. Our vision is to build a fair and just society where inequalities are eliminated from the criminal justice and immigration systems. Drawing on its 35-year history, Hibiscus has an unrivalled record of accomplishment delivering high-impact support and advocacy
- [Race, Migration, Criminalisation and Mental Health](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/race-migration-criminalisation-and-mental-health/) - This report is dedicated to the women who shared their experiences with us. Without their generosity and openness, we would not have been able to carry out this research and share this knowledge with the world. In addition, a huge thank you to the Clinks for funding this project and for their commitment to supporting
- [Annual Report 2022-2023](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/new-annual-report-2022-2023/) - Hibiscus Initiatives was founded by Olga Heaven MBE, a woman who began her work as a volunteer in Holloway Prison, where she observed a high number of black, minoritised women. Olga discovered that many of these women were victims of exploitation or drug smuggling and that there was inadequate support they could access in prison.
- [Annual Report 2021-2022](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/annual-report-2021-2022/) - This year, as Hibiscus celebrates our 35th anniversary we have been reflecting on the impact we have had over the past three decades. In the past seven years alone, we have worked with over 12,000 migrant people from over 100 different countries, in prison, immigration detention centres and in the community. Our organisation is unique
- [A Safer World for Migrant Women](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/a-safer-world-for-migrant-women/) - Hibiscus Initiatives is launching a new campaign to help raise awareness for migrant women at the intersection of the criminal justice and immigration systems
- [Annual Report 2019-2020](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/annual-report-2019-2020/) - We deliver a variety of projects with a range of partners and each year the number of female clients increases. The intensity of our engagement with clients varies according to need. We provide trauma informed support to empower clients to resolve deeply complex, multiple, long-term issues including immigrations restrictions.
- [Annual Report 2020-2021](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/annual-report-2020-2021/) - 2020 was an extraordinary year, when the unthinkable happened. Families struggled with the COVID-19 pandemic and personal loss. Charities struggled with loss of income and a huge demand on their services. The killing of George Floyd and rising inequality renewed difficult conversations around the world about race, diversity and inclusion. For the marginalised communities Hibiscus
- [Closed Doors Report](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/closed-doors-report/) - This report seeks to highlight the injustices and gaps in housing support provision for women who are formally identified as potential victims of trafficking by the United Kingdom (UK)Government’s trafficking identification process, the National Referral Mechanism (NRM). The report has particular focus on housing provision for women victims of trafficking who are seeking asylum, as
- [Black Women’s Experiences of the Criminal Justice System (2021)](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/black-womens-experiences-of-the-criminal-justice-system-2021/) - In February 2021, Hibiscus organised a roundtable discussion with Black women about their lived experiences of the criminal justice and immigration systems in the UK. Six of the women attending are Hibiscus clients, and the other was introduced to us by the Criminal Justice Alliance. The main themes for the discussion were chosen by the
- [Eva Goes to Foreign](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resource/eva-goes-to-foreign/)

## Team Members

- [Lara Fatah](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/lara-fatah/)
- [Farzana Alam](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/farzana-alam/)
- [Elanor Lee](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/elanor-lee/)
- [Lutendo Wigman](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/lutendo-wigman/)
- [Laila Aziz](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/laila-aziz/)
- [Roz Morrison](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/roz-morrison/)
- [Rosalyn Akar Grams](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/rosalyn-akar/)
- [Klara Skrivankova](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/klara-skrivankova/)
- [Annette So](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/annette-so/)
- [Anne Langton](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/anne-langton/)
- [Therese Prince](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/therese/)
- [Gabriela Quevedo](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/gabriela/)
- [Elizabeth Jiménez Yáñez](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/ghadah-alnasseri/)
- [Baljit Banga](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/baljit-banga-2/)
- [Jagruti](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/liezel-kuhn-keyser/)
- [Priscille](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/priscille-manga/)
- [Amy](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/amy-mills/)
- [Rakie](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/rakie-ceesay/)
- [Izabela](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/project-worker-ircs/)
- [Fernanda](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/fernanda-romo/)
- [Faith](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/faith-vasquez/)
- [Esther](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/esther-oke/)
- [Joanne](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/joanne-potter/)
- [Lashan](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/lashan-steadman/)
- [Olivia](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/olivia-burgess/)
- [Valbona](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/valbona-mejzini/)
- [Ruby](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/ruby-dayan/)
- [Boryana](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/boryana-ivanova/)
- [Indigo](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/indigo-golub/)
- [Silvia](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/silvia-berastegui/)
- [Simona](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/team/simona-blaj-3/)

## Categories

- [News](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/category/news/)
- [Blog](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/category/blog/)
- [Publications](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/category/publications/)
- [Life Stories](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/category/life-stories/)
- [Life Stories International](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/category/life-stories/life-stories-international/)
- [Life Stories Community](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/category/life-stories/life-stories-community/)
- [Life Stories Prisons](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/category/life-stories/life-stories-prisons/)
- [Volunteer](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/category/volunteer/)

## Tags

- [News](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/tag/news/)
- [Blog](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/tag/blog/)

## Resource Categories

- [Annual Reports](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resources/annual-reports/)
- [Policy Reports](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resources/policy-reports/)
- [Videos](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resources/videos/)
- [Responses to Public Consultations](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resources/responses-to-public-consultations/)
- [Briefings](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/resources/briefings/)

## Departments

- [Senior Leadership](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/department/leadership/)
- [Operations](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/department/operations/)
- [Policy and Public Affairs](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/department/policy-and-public-affairs/)
- [Community and Women's Centre](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/department/community-services/)
- [Criminal Justice and Detention Services](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/department/criminal-justice-and-detention-services/)
- [Trustees](https://hibiscusinitiatives.org.uk/department/trustees/)