Commission us to deliver a Words Matter workshop
Words Matter workshops will encourage you and other participants to reflect on the language they use and discuss the impact language has on the wider public’s views on minoritised groups.
Projects
MRN Projects. Ongoing and archive
APPG on Migration
The APPG on Migration was set up to support the emergence of mainstream, progressive policy debate on migration in the UK parliament. It aims to provide a discussion forum for parliamentarians and act as a source of well-evidenced and independent information on key migration issues. The APPG is chaired by Kate Green MP. MRN is
“Genuine”
Through the label of “genuine”, the legitimacy of an asylum claim is undermined even before it has been submitted.
Migrants’ Aspiration Programme (MAP)
Supporting people with lived experience of migration to lead in their own communities
International Students
We’ve consulting with international students to understand how they’ve been affected by COVID-19 lockdown
Where are you actually from?
The question “where are you actually from” can spark heated debates. We understand that this question may come from a place of genuine curiosity, but we must be attentive to the social dynamics that come into play in any given situation. Intention is instrumental in weighing up why this question is so problematic. Following the
Migrants’ data rights
We want to ensure that migrant workers and their representatives are fully aware of the rules and their rights when right to work checks are undertaken.
“British Values”
“British values” are the set of values said to underpin UK society. They consist of: “democracy”, “the rule of law”, “respect + tolerance”, and “individual liberty”. But why are these values assumed to be “British” in nature? British Values: A Colonial History These four values seem to epitomise decency and compassion. It seems bizarre that
Migration, race & racism
A detailed analysis of “illegal immigration” and the “refugee crisis”, as well as other migration-related topics.