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2018 Has Seen Our System of Immigration Detention Go from Bad to Worse
Michael Goldin calls for government reforms to an “appalling” system of immigration control.
Modern Slavery Victims and Legal Aid
Ben Cartwright discusses the importance of legal aid for victims of modern slavery.
‘A pivotal moment in my life’ – a work experience student describes her week at René Cassin
She expected photocopying and making coffee; instead she got her “own personal enlightenment”.
The Forgotten Human Price of Immigration Detention
Javid wants policy to be fair, respectful and decent. UK policy is none of these.
“They are playing with people’s lives” – treatment of Jewish refugee highlights the UK’s shameful policy of indefinite detention
“I thought that Britain was a country of human rights but this is not the case in detention”
US withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council – we need politicians to keep talking
Responding to the United States’ decision to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council, Mia Hasenson-Gross, Director...
Its Refugee Week!
Refugees enrich our society – but many suffer unfair and disproportionate treatment
Winner announced in René Cassin ‘Human Writes’ essay competition
Joshua Rozenberg finds winning essay “… a convincing thesis and a pleasure to read”.
Over 30 Rabbis and other leaders of the Jewish community sign our letter to David Davis MP
René Cassin urges the govt to use Brexit to protect and strengthen human rights.
Modern slavery numbers are increasing – is that to be welcomed?
Aidan Shipman on the latest National Crime Agency figures
Ruling on religious burials recognises our individuality, our freedom and our humanity
High Court upholds principles laid down 70 years ago in Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Solidarity as a Jewish Value: Why René Cassin is Setting up a Jewish Visitors Group
Interested in supporting someone in immigration detention? We want to hear from you!
Discrimination & hate crime – issues uniting Jews and Gypsies, Roma and Travellers
Fellow Talia Blank reflects on the programme’s fourth session on discrimination and hate crime – “in 2016 – 2017, 80,000 hate crimes were recorded by the Police in England and Wales”…
EU Withdrawal Bill Update
Find out the latest updates as the bill goes through the House of Lords
Children’s Rights After Brexit
“The legacy of UDHR is protected especially when it comes to children and other vulnerable groups”
Protesting at Yarl’s Wood: How Judaism Informs My Activism
By Jess Baker
Asylum, refuge & detention
Samantha Linfield discusses the programme’s third session on indefinite detention, led by the Director of Detention Action.
Let’s Vote for Human Rights
Don’t forget to vote at the local elections – Thursday 3 May
‘The Windrush Generation’ – statement by René Cassin
The Government must provide adequate resources to confirm the secure immigration status of all affected
René Cassin statement on anti-Semitism – Wednesday 28 March
Many women continue to suffer from inequality in their homes, employment and in state institutions
Let’s take the Human Rights road to Brexit
Please help us make sure nobody loses their rights on the Brexit journey
Women in Hunger Strike at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre
Government criticised over treatment of detainees
René Cassin ‘Human Writes’ essay competition now open!
Deadline Tuesday 8 May
René Cassin statement on International Women’s Day – Thursday 8 March
Many women continue to suffer from inequality in their homes, employment and in state institutions
A Human Rights milestone – newsletter 7 March 2018
Celebrating & Remembering – the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70, progress on modern slavery, latest human rights readings and … introducing Hannah Swirsky, our new Campaigns Manager
Modern slavery is insidious
It’s in the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the IT we rely on – Bella Lever reflects on the Fellowship Programme’s second session.
The Human Rights Act – protecting the victims of crime
The Supreme Court has put down a very clear marker for victims’ rights
“I was truly inspired by René Cassin’s work”
Work experience student, Ella Marshall, describes her crash course in human rights.
From Magna Carta to the 2010 Equality Act – the opening session of 2018’s Fellowship Programme
Lauren Chaplin discusses session one – introductions and a crash course on human rights with Doughty Street barrister and RightsInfo founder Adam Wagner.
Rights, Recovery and Reform – The Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill
Lord McColl’s Bill will both help victims and ensure more offenders are prosecuted
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70 – a cause for celebration, a time to remember
The UDHR was the civilised world’s response to the horrors of the Holocaust
‘A Matter of Routine’ – the cruelty and absurdity of indefinite immigration detention
28 day limit and community-based schemes offer more humane alternatives