News Archive - René Cassin

“Ensure Rwanda Bill respects rule of law” – Jewish human rights charity urges Lord Chancellor

Mar 14, 2024

PRESS RELEASE – 14 March 2024 René Cassin – the Jewish voice for human rights – has asked the Lord Chancellor to...

International Women’s Day Statement 2024

Mar 8, 2024

Today, on International Women’s Day, we remember that the only way to enjoy human rights, is to ensure the complete...

Ambassadors Programme – Reflections from Session 1

Feb 21, 2024

The René Cassin Ambassador Programme began with an introductory session where we, the 2024 cohort of ambassadors, met...

New Evidence of Volkswagen’s Complicity with Uyghur Forced Labour

Feb 20, 2024

19th February 2024 New Evidence Earlier this month, new evidence provided by Dr Adrian Zens, directly implicates...

Briefing on the Rwanda Safety Bill – Current debate in the House of Lords

Feb 19, 2024

Updated: 19th February 2024 René Cassin joined together with 265 civil society organisations in calling for the House...

Valentine’s Day Action for Refugees 2024

Feb 10, 2024

This Valentine's Day, share refugee solidarity Valentine’s Day cards and show that the Jewish community is one of love...

Holocaust Memorial Day Statement – January 2024

Jan 26, 2024

Dear Supporter Today is Holocaust Memorial Day – the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The theme...

Meet our 2024 Human Rights Ambassadors

Jan 16, 2024

Get to know our new 2024 Ambassadors and why they want to stand for human rights. Adam...

Trustee Board Recruitment 2024

Jan 9, 2024

Why should you consider becoming a René Cassin trustee? We are looking to strengthen our governance by appointing up...

My Experience Of Being A René Cassin Intern

Jan 5, 2024

By Libi Sears Starting with Human Rights at René Cassin I have always been impassioned by fairness, equality, and...

The Universal Declaration at 75 – newsletter 20 December 2023

Dec 20, 2023

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75, Philippe Sands & Helena Kennedy in Conversation, and 16 Days of Activism on Violence against Women & Girls

René Cassin’s Human Rights Shabbat Menu

Dec 11, 2023

René Cassin's Human Rights Shabbat Menu To mark the 75th anniversary of the UDHR, we have put together a menu of...

Human Rights Shabbat 2023 Statement

Dec 8, 2023

Today, December 10th is International Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human...

We’re recruiting for a Parliamentary Officer

Nov 19, 2023

We are seeking an experienced individual who believes in the power of advocacy and campaigning to deliver change

BREAKING: RWANDA ruled UNLAWFUL!

Nov 15, 2023

We are relieved today that the Supreme Court has made the right decision in...

Monsieur René Cassin from the grave…

Oct 26, 2023

Caroline Cassin from René Cassin’s family imagines what he might say today

What happens when the Jewish voice for human rights finds itself speechless?

Oct 25, 2023

We will not give up on the rule of law and human rights

Israel: A Statement from René Cassin

Oct 13, 2023

Israel: a statement from Rene Cassin

“European Convention important to minorities” Jewish human rights charity tells Conservative chairman

Sep 28, 2023

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release – Thursday 28 September 2023 “European Convention important to minorities” Jewish...

Let us Protect Human Rights These High Holy Days

Sep 11, 2023

by Stephanie Brodkin, René Cassin intern The High Holy Days are an opportunity to reflect on our values and protect...

Take a Step to End Uyghur Forced Labour

Aug 16, 2023

What you can do to help Uyghurs secure a life of dignity and safety

Fella’s Story – ‘never again’ is happening again in China

Aug 1, 2023

Why Uyghur children are unable to celebrate their birthdays

“A remarkable transformation” – work experience at René Cassin

Jul 26, 2023

Work experience student, Tamar Hiss, says: “I now fully understand the importance of human rights, and even more so, the need for their protection which René Cassin does daily.”