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.
With the General Election looming, we want to ensure all eligible migrant/ refugees and those from BME background are registered to vote. So, join the Migrants’ Rights Network, Arhag Housing Association, Olmec, Ramfel and Doctors of the World UK for the: Voter Registration Drive & Open Day on 19 November 2019, 10-4pm. What you can expect […]
Our comment condemning the practice of faith and community organisations assisting the Home Office with deporting undocumented migrants Fizza Qureshi “The extent to which the Home Office is infiltrating our communities by co-opting community and faith organisations is extremely shocking,” she said. “These kinds of practices destroy trust within and between communities. It will also
Public Interest Law Centre, Migrants’ Rights Network, Liberty and twelve other organisations have today written a joint letter to London local authorities about the Home Office’s Rough Sleeping Support Service (RSSS). The letter, which can be read online here, calls on local councils not to participate in the Rough Sleeping Support Service until serious concerns about
The 39 people that lost their lives in this tragic incident are a consequence of the lack of safe routes of passage for people. This issues needs to be addressed politically by the UK and European governments because without these safe routes, people joining loved ones, and fleeing from violence have no option but to
By Jash Patel Photo of Jashmin Patel, BME Women’s Hub Project Manager with the BME women community leaders in Manchester. Since I joined MRN as the BME Women’s Hub Project Manager back in April, I have been developing, coordinating and delivering a BME Women’s Community Leadership Programme. From the beginning, I wanted to create a
What The UK’s Top Entrepreneurs Want From The Visa System After Brexit Fizza Qureshi “The UK has been enriched by migrant entrepreneurship economically and culturally through the freedom of movement of EU nationals, and by the migrant communities that have settled here. The UK government needs to carefully consider how it can continue to attract
MRN and Arhag Housing Association responded to the news that the Home Office are planning to end family reunification rights if there is a no deal Brexit. An excerpt of the letter: “The consequence of ending the route provided by the Dublin system will mean more perilous crossings and more tragedies for families who are trying to
Jilna Shah We are delighted to be joining change-makers from across the country today for day one of the Reframing Race programme. This programme, run by Voice4Change England and the Runnymede Trust aims to create a national network of advocates who are equipped to articulate race equality and racial justice issues through effective and coordinated
Are you a migrant living in Newham, Tower Hamlets or Hackney? Are you passionate about the rights and experiences of the members of your community? Do you want to promote a positive narrative about migration? We are seeking motivated and inspiring migrants living in East London to join us as volunteer Migrant Leaders As a
Fizza Qureshi, co-chief executive officer of the Migrants Rights Network charity, told Eastern Eye: “We have seen a slow but clear progression of an unfavourable and hostile environment for international students in the UK. “It started in 2012 with the closure of the post-study work visa route. Then in 2014, a significant number of international
