By Peter Skyte “Britain is an island of strangers”; “The UK has been colonised by immigrants” Such phrases have echoed...
Immigration and the Golden Door
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International Women’s Day 2026 Statement
Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls This year’s theme reminds us that the promise of human rights...
Our Submission on the 1951 Refugee Convention to the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes
René Cassin submitted evidence to the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes, calling for refugee protection to be...
From Kindertransport to Today: My Father’s Story on Why Refugee Families Must Stay Together
by Sue Lukes The government has paused and may restrict refugee family reunions. I read the announcements about it,...
From Alexandria to London: My Grandfather’s Journey to Belonging
By Martha Slater My grandfather, Raymond Joseph Dwek, arrived in the UK on a cold winter’s morning in January 1957. It...
Safe Routes: Write To Your MP Template
[Your Name] [Your Address] [Postcode] [Email Address] [Date] [MP’s Name] MP House of...
International Day Against Trafficking:Breaking the silence to break the chains
By Annie Manknell Today, on International Day Against Trafficking (July 30th), with the theme ‘Organised Crime-...
Refugee Week: A Message Of Hope
As Refugee Week draws to a close, we stand in solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers around the world. We reflect...
Kehillah: Community As A Superpower
Blog by Evie Cawte, René Cassin Alumni At the beginning of the month, Keir Starmer delivered a message on how the UK...
Updated: Alternatives to Detention Briefing 2025
Immigration Detention Immigration detention is the practice of holding asylum seekers and migrants in custody while...
Rene Cassin Seder 2024: Safe Routes
April 2024 The four questions explore the stories of Pesach, that of enslavement and the journey to freedom. Many of...
“Ensure Rwanda Bill respects rule of law” – Jewish human rights charity urges Lord Chancellor
PRESS RELEASE – 14 March 2024 René Cassin – the Jewish voice for human rights – has asked the Lord Chancellor to...