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Migrant Aspiration Programme (MAP)

What is MAP? The Migrant Aspiration Programme (MAP) is a FREE 4 months online training course created for anyone who has lived experience of migration and the hostile environment. MAP is for people who are looking to lead and make a difference in their community. They do not need to have experience of leadership or […]

Survey: Impact of the hostile environment on tier 4 international students

MRN with Unis Resist Border Controls has launched a survey to understand the impact of the hostile environment on tier 4 international students in the UK. We are keen to gather information on international students that have been threatened with removal from their course, and subsequently reported to the Home Office. We intend to use

Celebrating Black History Month

 It’s October and the month to pay special attention to the UK’s Black History. Whilst we want it to be a celebratory moment and one where we learn from the Black communities, we do want to share a more sombre point with regards to those still affected by the Windrush Compensation Scheme. There are still many

October 2021 Newsletter- Short fixes for a crisis

Can a crisis be solved by short-term visa’s? In a case of déjà vu, the government announced its emergency visa/short-term visa scheme. This time the plan is to recruit migrant workers to drive our trucks- putting fuel in our cars and food on our table. If urging migrants to come and work in the UK

Seeking graphic designer

We are looking for individuals or agencies to create graphics/illustrations for our Know Your Rights guide. We may have an interest in producing other digital media as well, such as short videos. For an initial discussion and to receive a full briefing, please email [email protected] with samples of your work. 

Seeking new trustees

Trustees play a key role at the Migrants’ Rights Network (MRN) to help us achieve our vision of a more just society for migrants a reality, and ensure MRN remains a dynamic and influential organisation that stands with all migrants in their fight for rights and justice.  As a trustee, you are instrumental in ensuring

Know Your Rights: Exploitation Workshop

Join Migrants’ Rights Network on 27 October from 11am-noon for an online workshop on exploitation taught by FLEX! About this event FLEX (Focus on Labour Exploitation) will be teaching a workshop on exploitation, with lots of helpful information around employment as well. This workshop is primarily for migrants in the UK, as well as caseworkers/organisations

Know Your Rights: Hate Crime Workshop

Join Migrants’ Rights Network for a workshop taught by Victim Support on Hate Crime on 13 October, 11-12:30pm! About this event During Hate Crime Awareness Week, Migrants’ Rights Network and Victim Support will be hosting a workshop on hate crime and about what your rights are as a migrant. The workshop will take place online.

Afghanistan Crisis Response

We have been deeply saddened in the past couple weeks by the crisis in Afghanistan. The scenes at Kabul Airport are a reminder that many Afghans fleeing the Taliban don’t get a choice over the way they escape. We welcome the fact the government is thinking about resettlement, but their commitment is over five years

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