Sharing our experiences, empowering and supporting each other, fighting for our rights, raising awarness about the issues that force women to seek international proctection and the effects of the injustices of the UK immigration system.

Aims of WAST:

* Providing a safe and secure women only space and a source of support for each other, social and emotional.

* Empowerment for one another, sharing knowledge and information, skills and experiences.

* Helping each other take forward our asylum applications and run campaigns.

* Promoting and improving our skills and experience.

* Involving ourselves in organisational and community development activities and networking with other groups.

* Raising awareness and lobbying on Women's Asylum issues.

* Promoting a positive image of asylum seekers.