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
The relationship between land and forced migration: Palestinians are forcibly displaced or turned into refugees by settler colonial forces, and they are deprived of their ancestral connection to their indigenous land. Palestinians nourish their connection to the land as a form of resistance to displacement and genocide, through planting olive trees and tending to olive
A blog by Stella Chiu for Women’s History Month. Stella Chiu, originally from Hong Kong and currently residing in the UK, co-founded Ignite Community Services, a non-profit organisation. She specialises in Corporate Communications and is dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). History is a tapestry woven by our ancestors and the legacy passed
A Women’s History Month blog by Cristina Cabral Cristina is a Cape Verdean migrant who grew up in Portugal. She is a documentary filmmaker and a Doctoral Researcher in Cultural Industries. She has previously engaged in multimedia journalism, and lectured on the theme of diversity in the media. She is also a co-founder of the
Response by Migrants’ Rights Network and Migrants at Work Contents 1. Migrants’ Rights Network and Migrants At Work The Migrants’ Rights Network is a UK charity that stands in solidarity with migrants in their fights for rights and justice. We co-curate campaigns using anti-oppression practices to create transformational change, extending beyond the individual impact on
To eliminate racism, we have to eliminate borders! On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reaffirm our commitment to a world free from all forms of racisms. Border abolition is essential to the elimination of racial discrimination. This is because borders and border regimes are neo-colonial and racist tools of control,
We have received reports that the Home Office are calling people to offer ‘voluntary departure’ to Rwanda. You DO NOT have to say yes. If you get a call, we recommend to: 1. NOT respond until you have legal advice 2. Ask the Home Office to send the offer to you in writing 3. Find
In light of the UK Government’s new definition of extremism, we at the Migrants’ Rights Network are inviting organisations to endorse our statement which sets out our critique and demands. If you would like to sign the letter, please complete this form and attach your logo for publication on our website. The new definition of ‘extremism’
The sixth and final MAP workshop was held on February 17, 2024, and included the Social Networking Lunch and the “Finding Your Opportunity” session. Led by Letícia Ishibashi and Fizza Qureshi, the event provided participants with practical guidance and a space to reflect on their learning journey. The atmosphere was vibrant, with fellows engaging in
