Editorials, guest pieces, analyses, events and updates from the Migrants’ Rights Network, addressing key issues in migration policy, the migration/refugee sector, and the struggles for equality, justice and dignity more broadly.
An Open Letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is calling on both governments to give ‘Status Now’ (leave to remain) to all undocumented migrants and those who are awaiting a decision on their immigration case. The letter states it is imperative that everyone’s basic needs are met during the […]
Today, with Project17 and the Public Law Interest Centre & many other groups, we are calling for immediate action by local authorities to safeguard and protect the health and wellbeing of all migrants, particularly those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Today, as the Windrush Lessons Learned Review was published, alongside 15 other race equality and migrant rights organisations , we called for an call for independent review into institutional racism in the Home Office. The full set of recommendations are: 1) The treatment of the Windrush generation was a terrible but predictable injustice. The Review
Want to stand in solidarity alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice? Then join us! This exciting role will suit a candidate with the confidence and zeal to build collaboration with and work alongside migrants, refugees, community organisations of diverse backgrounds, activists lawyers, and other key stakeholders to advance the rights of all migrants. The role
The fundraising and communications manager has a key role to play in MRN’s financial stability and diversifying its income streams. They will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in planning and implementing MRN’s fundraising strategy to grow and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our wor. The role holder
Today, we joined nine other local Newham organisations asking Rokhsana Fiaz, Mayor of Newham, to bring about an end to joint working between Council Services and Immigration Enforcement. “We are writing today to urge you to extend these principles and take further steps to isolate the council’s functions from those of the Home Office. We
Jilna Shah, co- chief executive officer of the Migrants’ Rights Network, told Eastern Eye: “We are particularly concerned about the continued impact of existing policies on undocumented migrants, communities of colour, Muslims, EU nationals, migrant workers and LGBTQI+ migrants, all of whom are disproportionately experiencing the harm of racist and discriminatory immigration policies. “The Conservative
In partnership with the3million, we wrote to the Prime Minister on the eve of the General Election, asking him to apologise for his comments scapegoating EU citizens and migrants. In an interview with Sophy Ridge on Sunday on 8 December, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson made a statement that EU citizens have been able to
Fizza Qureshi, the co-CEO of Migrants’ Rights Network, said the organisation was disappointed by some proposals from leading parties which suggested they would be ending free movement. It will leave many people living in the UK and overseas in uncertainty, Qureshi told Eastern Eye,and felt like a shortsighted move when the country is so heavily reliant
A seven-week programme for migrants and refugees campaigning on issues that effect them and their communities. About this Event Join us every Saturday between 1 February and 14 March 2020 on a seven-week programme (with a half term break) for migrants and refugees who are campaigning or want to campaign on issues that impact them.
