Latest Calls to Action
The Rule of Law and Socio-Economic Justice
Professor Geraldine van Bueren argues for a new approach
“René Cassin shines brightly in our country as an organisation that stands up to discrimination”
By Joshua Wuggenig I came to René Cassin at a particularly daunting time for human rights around the world, with...
What’s the situation in Hungary and what’s it like for minorities? – Friday 24 May 2019
Our second day in Budapest – a deep dive into modern-day Hungary and the lived experiences of marginalised groups
Kindertransport to the Hostile Environment: Britain’s Immigration System Then and Now
Report of our Parliamentary event for Refugee Week 2019
The Lethal Policy of Indefinite Immigration Detention
René Cassin’s Campaigns Officer, Hannah Swirsky, writes in Jewish News Online: In Britain each year, around 25,000...
Refugee Week 2019
René Cassin is proud to support Refugee Week 2019 (17-23 June). Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human...
Fighting Hate Crime and Discrimination: The Jewish Standpoint
Learn about the takeaways from our latest session by one of our Fellows
European Elections Statement
It’s election time! The right to vote, set out in Protocol 1, Article 3 of the Human Rights Act, is a vital...
Parliamentary Event: Kindertransport to the Hostile Environment
Free event for Refugee Week 2019 – Monday 17 June, 3-5pm, House of Commons
Jewish Action Against Persecution of Uyghurs
Inspired to act? Here’s what you can do to oppose the persecution of Uyghurs.
That’s Not a Good Look: Fast Fashion and Modern Slavery
Lauren Chaplin explores whether, six years on from Rana Plaza tragedy, anything has changed.
Could you be René Cassin’s next Treasurer?
We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Trustee Board René Cassin, the Jewish voice for human rights, works to...
Immigration Regulations Undermine NRM Despite Reforms
By Jane Kilpatrick Trafficking victim Peter came in contact with @ECPATUK after he ran away from his traffickers, in...
Reflection on Session Three: Immigration Detention
by Mo Makin The topic of discussion for this session was immigration detention. Immigration always seems to be in the...
Renewed Uncertainty on Future of Human Rights Act
Sidney and Edith’s story Sidney and Edith have been married for 60 years. When Edith is allocated to a different...
As Modern Slavery Starts to Emerge from the Shadows, are we Ready for it?
Will Bordell March was a month of modern slavery data-points – and they’re not as dull as they might sound. Across the...
Never Again? A Jewish response to the Uyghur crisis
This René Cassin event examines religious persecution in China – Thursday 9 May, 7-8.30pm
South Africa’s Human Rights Day
Josh Alston looks at the role that South African Jews played in the fight against apartheid, and remembers Ruth First’s struggle and sacrifice.
MPs Call for End to Indefinite Detention
By Bella Lever Last month, the Joint Committee on Human Rights published a report which called for a time limit on...
International Women’s Day 2019
Today is International Women’s Day, a day for celebrating how far we have come in securing women’s rights, but also...
To Advance Women’s Rights, We Must Promote Human Rights
By Mia Hasenson-Gross, Executive Director of René Cassin When Minerva Bernardino from the Dominican Republic, Hansa...
International Women’s Day 2019: Fundraising for Freedom
As we mark International Women’s Day, René Cassin is asking Youth Movements and local communities to organise...
Female Jewish Human Rights Heroes
As we mark International Women's Day, it is important to celebrate Jewish women throughout history who have championed...
Making the Jewish Case for Human Rights in the UK
René Cassin booklet – Jews must be at the forefront of promoting universal rights
We Must Call Out Prejudice
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities together constitute Europe’s largest ethnic minority and they share a...
Parliamentary Committee Backs Call for a 28-day Time Limit
Last week the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) published its report on immigration detention in the UK, joining...
Human rights begin at home
René Cassin statement on Holocaust Memorial Day
Meet the 2019 Cohort of René Cassin AJA Fellows
We are excited to welcome our new Cohort of Fellows, read all about them here.
These Walls Must Fall in Bristol
Two Bristol students discuss the successful campaign for Bristol City Council to pass a These Walls Must Fall motion....
Victims of Modern Slavery Going Hungry
Despite the PM stating that modern slavery is the "greatest human rights issue of our time", victims are going hungry....
Students Create History of Human Rights Podcast
Two student from JFS, Georgie and David, have created a wonderful short podcast outlining a brief history of human rights in UK.
Cultural Genocide in Xinjiang
By Baruch Solomon This week we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)....