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Immigration and the Golden Door - René Cassin By Peter Skyte “Britain is an island of strangers”; “The UK has been colonised by immigrants” Such phrases have echoed loudly in recent months, feeding a familiar narrative of fear and resentment. Imm...

Read Peter Skyte's blog on why immigration politics now must be rooted in history, ethics, and a vision of who we are as a society: renecassin.org/immigration-...

At a moment when new proposals threaten to close doors to those who have built their lives here, we’re reminded of the deeper story behind this work: the moral and historical responsibility to welcome refugees.

Yesterday we joined a Mass Lobby to ask MPs to urge the government to reconsider the 'earned settlement' proposals which will impose cruel and unnecessary hurdles on people who are trying to make the UK their home.

These naïve changes do not make the system fairer. They do not make people safer. And they do not uphold the values this country prides itself on. A humane asylum system is possible, but it requires thoughtful leadership which respects the evidence as well as human rights.

Refugee status becomes temporary in asylum shake-up Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

Today’s announced reforms move the UK even further away from a compassionate, strategic approach to asylum. These constant reactive changes to the asylum process prove what we and many others have long said: policies built on deterrence, hostility, and headline‑driven politics do not work.

Lessons Across Generations: War Crimes from World War Two to Ukraine Join René Cassin and G2G for a powerful session as part of our newly launched series: 'Human Rights Through the Generations'

👉Register for War Crimes from WWII to Ukraine: www.eventbrite.com/e/lessons-ac...

Today marks four years since the war in #Ukraine began. Four years of grave #HumanRights violations, mass displacement, war crimes & breaches of international humanitarian law. As this conflict continues, so does the international community’s legal & moral duty to defend rights.

Today marks 50 years since the death of Monsieur #RenéCassin jurist & co‑drafter of the #UDHR. His work, shaped by the horrors of the #Holocaust, reminds us why human rights protections matter now more than ever. We honour his #Legacy by defending #HumanRights for all.
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As Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all who are observing.

Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at René Cassin. 🌙

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❤️ Love Thy Neighbour. Defend Human Dignity. ❤️

This #ValentinesDay, love means action. “Love your neighbour as yourself” calls us to stand with refugees and uphold dignity for all.

💌 Send your MP a card
📧 Email them: lnkd.in/e4D5ZTDs

🤝 Encourage others to reach out

#LoveThyNeighbour #SafeRoutes

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Here There Are Blueberries A mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist.

🍇 #HereThereAreBlueberries at Stratford East

Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries invites audiences to confront how ordinary people became part of extraordinary evil of the #Holocaust, and why remembering this matters today.

🎭Book tickets: www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all...

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‘Pulling up the drawbridge’: Alf Dubs criticises Shabana Mahmood’s plans for child refugees Exclusive: Labour peer, who came to UK as a refugee, says some ministers try to show they won’t ‘just do things because of their background’

Lord Alf Dubs, who came to Britain on the #Kindertransport, has said the government is “pulling up the drawbridge” by suspending family reunion visas.

Restricting #FamilyReunion undermines dignity & forces people into dange. We must defend #SafeRoutes that keep families together.

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The findings from an inquiry underline a devastating truth: lives were lost in the Channel that should have been protected. Honouring those who died means acting now, by expanding #SafeRoutes so no one is forced into dangerous journeys to seek safety.

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As we mark the fourth anniversary of the war in #Ukraine, join us for a powerful event exploring how the concept of #WarCrimes was shaped by the Second World War, & why it still matters today with Generation 2 Generation.

🗓 25 February | 7–8pm (online)
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/lessons-ac...

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Workshops on topics including: Halachah and human rights law, non-human rights, immigration, disability and poverty.

🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/tzelem-uk-...

#Tzelem #HumanRights #Register

Submissions are now open for our “other tongue, mother tongue” issue. We’re looking for poetry by migrants worldwide in any language but English. We pay contributors.
Guidelines: othersideofhope.com/submissions-...

Safe routes save lives. From the #Kindertransport to today, history shows that when protection is closed off, harm follows.

#AtrocityPrevention must start before people are forced into danger.

Read why safe routes matter now more than ever: www.jewishnews.co.uk/from-kindert...

📣We’re recruiting new Trustees

René Cassin is seeking up to 3 trustees to strengthen our human rights work, rooted in Jewish values and experience. At a critical moment for dignity, justice and protection, your voice matters.

🗓 Deadline: 22 Feb
🔗 renecassin.org/become-a-ren...

#TrusteeOpportunity

LGBTQI+ people are not safe in immigration detention. The safeguards are failing, and queer lives are being put at risk. It’s time for the government to act.

Share this post if you agree there is #NoPrideInDetention

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This #HolocaustMemorialDay, the theme Bridging Generations reminds us that remembrance is not a single moment, but a continuing responsibility🕯️

Listen to Emily & Josh Cass merging their family story that cherishes curiosity, sharing and action.

🎧 Listen to the podcast here: lnkd.in/e7ZCXdrJ

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Bridging generations means carrying memory forward.
On Tuesday, 27 January at 8pm, we invite you to light a candle for #HolocaustMemorialDay, remembering all victims & survivors.🕯️

From Passion To Profession: Developing A Career In Human Rights With Vicki Prais YouTube video by René Cassin

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for From Passion to Profession: Developing a Career in Human Rights with Vicki Prais.

It was an inspiring and generous conversation on turning values into action.

🔗 Catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lngO...

#humanrights #career #development

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