Definitions
Migration defines the phenomenon of human movement. The migration of communities and peoples across land and sea has occurred as long as there have been humans…
November 2023
Invasion, swarm, influx, threat…
Why words like ‘invasion’, ‘swarm’ or ‘influx’ are often used in conjunction with the movement of people. From Katie Hopkins’ cockroaches analogy and former PM David Cameron’s ‘swarm’ comments, to the already infamous ‘invasion’ comments by Home Secretary Suella Braverman, this idea is arguably embedded in how we talk about people moving across borders. We
Ask your representative to make the Words Matter Pledge
As part of our Words Matter campaign, we are calling on politicians to sign our Pledge, make their words matter and say no to hate against refugees and migrants. But we need your help. Politicians are more likely to respond to correspondence from some they represent. As a constituent, you have the right to write
Commission us to deliver a Words Matter workshop
Words Matter workshops will encourage you and other participants to reflect on the language they use and discuss the impact language has on the wider public’s views on minoritised groups.
“Genuine”
Through the label of “genuine”, the legitimacy of an asylum claim is undermined even before it has been submitted.
Where are you actually from?
The question “where are you actually from” can spark heated debates. We understand that this question may come from a place of genuine curiosity, but we must be attentive to the social dynamics that come into play in any given situation. Intention is instrumental in weighing up why this question is so problematic. Following the
The Hostile Office
Open Letters Sign our open letters against inhumane asylum accommodation here. Tell your story Our Hostile Office campaign includes various sections, such as Immigration Raids, Isamophobia and the Digital Hostile Environment (see menu below). As part of the Islamophobia section, we have launched a survey to understand the experience of Muslims in the UK asylum
Images Matter
Why do images matter? Here at MRN, we are committed to ending harmful discourse, but also harmful imagery. The images that we use and the emotions that these images conjure have the power to reinforce harmful narratives, but also to challenge them. That is why we put a lot of effort into ensuring our visuals
WHO IS WELCOME?
After our highly successful ‘Racism, Religion + Refugee Policy’ event, we are delighted to announce our ‘Who is Welcome?’ event series. This ‘Who is Welcome?’ event series will explore migration in tandem with other issues, and will explore the intersections between bordering and the following: racism, Islamophobia, colonialism, nationalism, citizenship status, gender, queerness, transness, disability,