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  • Transfer of Youssouf Ezangi from Democratic Republic of Congo to UK

    Transfer of Youssouf Ezangi from Democratic Republic of Congo to UK

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  • New exhibition: Seasons of freedom

    New exhibition: Seasons of freedom

    Running Monday 16th March - Thursday 2nd April 2026 at the University of Cambridge's Institute of Criminology Read more

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Transfer of Youssouf Ezangi from Democratic Republic of Congo to UK

Transfer of Youssouf Ezangi from Democratic Republic of Congo to UK

PRESS RELEASE Read more

Published: 20th April, 2026

Author: Meg Huntly

British citizens detained in the UAE

British citizens detained in the UAE

PRESS RELEASE Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2026

Author: Meg Huntly

Deportations from the USA to the UK: What does this look like for those supported by Prisoners Abroad?

Deportations from the USA to the UK: What does this look like for those supported by Prisoners Abroad?

PRESS RELEASE Read more

Published: 1st April, 2026

Author: Emily Richards

New exhibition: Seasons of freedom

New exhibition: Seasons of freedom

Running Monday 16th March - Thursday 2nd April 2026 at the University of Cambridge's Institute of Criminology Read more

Published: 17th March, 2026

Updated: 17th April, 2026

Author: Meg Huntly

Launching a focused campaign about women

Launching a focused campaign about women

PRESS RELEASE Read more

Published: 11th March, 2026

Author: Emily Richards

Update: Drugs-related overseas arrests amongst British women and young people

Update: Drugs-related overseas arrests amongst British women and young people

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Published: 28th January, 2026

Updated: 16th March, 2026

Author: Meg Huntly

Prisoners Abroad’s film shortlisted for the Criminal Justice Alliance Awards

Prisoners Abroad’s film shortlisted for the Criminal Justice Alliance Awards

The film went up against three brilliant pieces of work Read more

Published: 17th December, 2025

Author: Emily Richards

Women in prison: Unpicking the negative label

Women in prison: Unpicking the negative label

We reflect on some of the key themes in a recent Guardian article on the impact of the prison system on women and how they overlap with our work Read more

Published: 11th December, 2025

Updated: 16th December, 2025

Author: Meg Huntly

Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

Vote for our film! Read more

Published: 11th December, 2025

Author: Meg Huntly

BBC drama Prisoner 951 and BBC documentary The Hostages’ Story

BBC drama Prisoner 951 and BBC documentary The Hostages’ Story

Prisoners Abroad's reflections on these programmes Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2025

Updated: 8th December, 2025

Author: Emily Richards

British citizen Lindsay Sandiford has returned to the UK, alongside Shahab Shahabadi

British citizen Lindsay Sandiford has returned to the UK, alongside Shahab Shahabadi

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Published: 7th November, 2025

Author: Emily Richards

New film: The impact of long-term imprisonment

New film: The impact of long-term imprisonment

Hear powerful testimony from three family members Read more

Published: 8th October, 2025

Updated: 21st October, 2025

Author: Meg Huntly

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    Fundraising & Communications Manager (maternity contract)

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    British citizen Lindsay Sandiford has returned to the UK, alongside Shahab Shahabadi

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