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Confusion and anxiety around the eVisa rollout
Physical immigration documents or biometric residence permits (BRPs) are being replaced with digital proof of immigration status, known as an eVisa. The move comes as part of the UK Government’s plan to “modernise the border” and introduce a digital immigration system. The rollout began in April, and invitations are being issued in phases before the…
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Colonialism and imperialism cause displacement: World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is frequently seen simply as a cause for ‘celebration’. But if we want to decolonise migration, we have to recognise that the existence of displacement is not a cause for celebration. Should we be celebrating the fact that people have been, and will continue to be, displaced from their homes by colonialism…
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Home is a place of liberation: Refugee Week 2024
This year, Refugee Week takes place during the General Election 2024. The irony of this has not been lost on us here at Migrants’ Rights Network. It is something of a juxtaposition to narrow our focus to simply ‘celebrate’ refugees when migrants’, including refugee, rights are being increasingly weaponised in cross-party political campaigns. Moreover, Refugee…