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We are a charity working to promote and protect universal human rights, drawing on Jewish experience and values.
The Human Rights Act protects the rights of vulnerable people and minorities. But that protection could be seriously limited if the Act is repealed, amended or replaced. René Cassin believes that Jewish people have an important stake in this debate and is making sure our leaders know this.
Throughout their history, Jewish people have been forced to seek refuge from persecution. But the UK is increasingly detaining those who seek shelter here. Is this ever more draconian regime necessary, fair and proportionate? René Cassin seeks an asylum system where human rights are a primary concern, not an afterthought.
Gypsies and Travellers share a history of persecution with Jewish people. Both were targeted by the Nazis during World War II. The consequences today are real – life expectancy for a Romani Gypsy or Irish Traveller is 10 years less than the UK average. René Cassin is working to expose this ‘the last bastion of acceptable racism’ through education and advocacy.
After the Holocaust and many times since, we have said ‘Never Again’ – but ‘Again’ is happening today in Sudan. René Cassin is bringing a Jewish voice to the call for action on this emerging genocide.
René Cassin works to ensure that the UK honours its international human rights commitments. We also aim to protect rights at the national level by raising the international community’s awareness of human rights issues in the UK.