The Rwanda Bill will become law. Hours after the Bill was passed, more people seeking protection have died trying to cross the Channel. This cruel, racist legislation is clearly deadly by design. This marks another chapter in the history of deterring people from the Global South and People of Colour from starting a new life […]
**Content warning: This article includes references to homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence and misogyny Today marks the first day of Lesbian Visibility Week 2024. ‘Visibility’ goes beyond merely ‘being seen’ or highlighting a problem, but also the ways in which something is complex or has not been addressed until now. Exploring how gender and queerness intersect
The Home Secretary recently announced a new anti-migrant “net migration” package that’s come into force. This package includes increasing the minimum income required for sponsorship on a family visa, increasing the minimum income needed for a Skilled Worker visa, ending the ability of almost all students to bring their dependents to the UK, and eroding
There can be no migrant justice while racist, violent and imperialist borders remain intact. That’s why we are proud to announce that we have joined the Abolish Frontex campaign. Alongside our European friends and allies, we are calling for Frontex to be dismantled. Frontex is the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. It supports European
Dear supporters, As we enter Spring, we want to express our gratitude for your support so far this year. We reaffirm our commitment to a world free from all forms of racism, and centre border abolition as an essential component in the fight for racial justice. We kick off this month’s newsletter with a number
Sunday marked the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. In 1994, Hutu groups in Rwanda carried out a genocide against almost one million Tutsis, Hutus and Twas. This anniversary provides an opportunity to remember all those who were killed, subjected to violence, displaced and turned into refugees. We must also recognise the long history of
Come join us for a night to celebrate migrant justice with Migrants’ Rights Network and friends. Date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 Time: 18:00- 22:00 Location: Pelican House This event will feature music, food, and stories from: Join us to support and celebrate migrant justice in a fun and inclusive atmosphere. Connect with others and show your solidarity with the migrant community. You can book your tickets here. See you there!
Aya is our Community Engagement Manager, and Toby is our London Community and Capacity Building Manager. Why did you want to join MRN? Aya: I really enjoyed how forthright MRN’s campaigns are, and was interested in meeting the team behind it and learning more about the work. They don’t hesitate to call things out as
The words ‘integration’ and ‘cohesion’ are often used in pro-migration arguments. They are long-standing buzzwords that place the onus of being accepted into the community on migrants, including refugees. However, the positives of these ideas have been questioned by racial justice campaigners for decades and, at MRN, we have been raising awareness of how they
The UK Government must introduce a Gaza Family Scheme to protect Palestinians’ lives and reunite Gazan families until it’s safe to return. We were pleased to support Gazan Families Reunited’s joint letter to the Government, which was covered in the Guardian, that calls for the creation of this Scheme whilst also upholding the right of
