As we mark South Asian Heritage Month and as part of our wider work around reclaiming certain narratives and tackling stigma, people in our Network are sharing their stories with us. Anisah Osman Britton, author of Brown Bodies, shares her experience of belonging as part of the East African Indian diaspora in the UK and how […]
In response to our open letter calling for an end to unsuitable and dangerous accommodation for sanctuary seekers, the Government has sent a letter in an attempt to justify their dehumanising plans. The Government’s response is deeply concerning. But we will continue to fight against its policies and work towards upholding the dignity and safety
The Migrants’ Rights Network has coordinated two open letters to the Home Secretary and Immigration Minister, and Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Immigration Minister regarding asylum accommodation. Migrants’ rights and social justice organisations across the UK have called for the Government to abandon its plans to accommodate migrants including refugees in unsuitable and dangerous asylum
Open letter to Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Immigration Minister “I feel like I am not welcomed here and UK asylum policies have successfully stripped away my sense of belonging. I am worried about plans for detaining people in unsafe environments for long periods of time and the impact this will have on us.”- asylum
Open letter to Home Secretary and Immigration Minister Dear Home Secretary and Immigration Minister, “I feel like I am not welcomed here and UK asylum policies have successfully stripped away my sense of belonging. I am worried about plans for detaining people in unsafe environments for long periods of time and the impact this will
The Hostile Environment just got worse: the Government has announced a further crackdown on undocumented migrant workers.
With the inhumane Migration Act receiving Royal Assent, life is about to get even more difficult for people seeking safety. In this newsletter, we share our thoughts on this horrific Act, and also suggest some ways that you can join the fight against this cruelty. In the wake of this Act, we need to resist
At MRN, we are working hard to challenge hate and systems of oppression in all forms, including transphobia. We are incredibly concerned about the rise in transphobic hate and the rollback of LGBTQ+ inclusion in society. This is impacting trans and non-binary people’s experience in the workplace, access to healthcare and housing. We also know
