Protecting Human Rights in the UK
Vote for Human Rights!
Key questions to put to anyone asking for your vote on 12 December
The UK and the Rule of Law: a crisis of national identity?
René Cassin roundtable discussion, held under the Chatham House Rule. Thursday 31 October 2019 at Matrix Chambers, London. Keynote speaker Professor Philippe Sands QC.
Why is the Human Rights Act important for disabled people?
By Simone Aspis Increasingly, the government is enacting legislation and policies that have the potential to treat...
Universal Human Rights – founded on Jewish experience, inspired by Jewish values
Event with Prof Francesca Klug – Tues 10 Sep, 7pm – book your free tickets
The Rule of Law and Socio-Economic Justice
Professor Geraldine van Bueren argues for a new approach
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...
Making the Jewish Case for Human Rights in the UK
René Cassin booklet – Jews must be at the forefront of promoting universal rights
Human rights begin at home
René Cassin statement on Holocaust Memorial Day
“We need to make the case for human rights values” – René Cassin Director
Mia Hasenson-Gross marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“We cannot be complacent” – Board of Deputies
BoD President marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“We must work and fight for human dignity” – Chief Rabbi
Chief Rabbi marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Human Rights Shabbat 5779 (2018)
Welcome to the Human Rights Shabbat Resource Pack for 5779 (2018). Whether you are a synagogue, youth movement,...
Is the Rule of Law under threat?
René Cassin hosts roundtable discussion with leading experts, led by Lord Daniel Finkelstein
The Promise of the UDHR 70 Years on
By Rebecca Hilsenrath, Chief Executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission My father-in-law was 28 when the...
The Human Rights Act and LGBT+ Rights: Much to be Grateful For
by Caroline Beck, Trustee, KeshetUK This year, we celebrate 20 years since the passing of the Human Rights Act, the...
Despite Human Rights Act, UK Still Failing Asylum Seekers and Refugees
By Jess Baker @jessica_baker_ It is 7pm in a dull Calais car park, and well fed refugees are wandering away from our...
René Cassin Praises the Human Rights Act in Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry
In evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights, René Cassin highlights the importance of the Human Rights Act...
20 years of the Human Rights Act – a view from Jewish Women’s Aid
By Lee Wax, Communications & Training Manager at Jewish Women's Aid This past year marks the 20th anniversary of...
Happy 20th Birthday, Human Rights Act!
This week René Cassin is celebrating twenty years of UK Human Rights
Sunrise, not Sunset: a short film celebrating the Human Rights Act
How the Human Rights Act helps ordinary people in everyday situations
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.
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
EU Withdrawal Bill Update
Find out the latest updates as the bill goes through the House of Lords
Let’s Vote for Human Rights
Don’t forget to vote at the local elections – Thursday 3 May
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
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
The Human Rights Act – protecting the victims of crime
The Supreme Court has put down a very clear marker for victims’ rights
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
Leaving the EU should not cost us important rights
René Cassin joins 30 other organisations to express concerns about impact of the EU Withdrawal Bill
What have Human Rights got to do with us?
Debora Singer writes movingly about her own family history…
Keir Starmer ‘put through his paces’ at René Cassin event
Click here to view full video recording of Keir’s conversation with Jo Coburn