Information about access food for marginalised communities in the UK

How Jewish voices can play a unique role in tackling discrimination against all communities

René Cassin intern Alfie Futerman writes about our new resource A Jewish Guide to Human Rights Activism Rabbi Hillel was a prominent Jewish Babylonian scholar. He was once challenged by […]

By Alfie Futerman, René Cassin intern I write this reflective blog a few days after returning from March of the Living. Despite the wealth of writing, research, and testimony on […]

The world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of video surveillance equipment are companies owned by the Chinese government, Hikvision and Dahua. The Chinese government has utilised Hikvision and Dahua surveillance technology […]

Local elections are due to be held in England on the 4th May 2023. These will include district councils, unitary authorities and all directly elected mayors. It will also highlight […]

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This Pesach, we urge you to consider the plight of refugees in the UK today

“We must advocate for a kinder treatment of asylum seekers within our country, and actively seek to redirect the narrative away from hostility and towards compassion.” writes Alfie Futerman  

Those seeking safety deserve dignity and compassion – not suspicion, punishment & cruelty

René Cassin statement on the first anniversary of the invasion  One year on from Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, we seem to have slipped back 80 years. Russia’s actions have […]

Call to action – contact Volkswagen today

By Abi Levy, René Cassin intern As a feminist with an interest in politics I was somewhat shocked – yet intrigued – to hear about Marion Phillips for the first […]

Trigger Warning- this Seeing Auschwitz opinion piece contains images of genocide, which some readers may find uncomfortable viewing.  In the lead-up to Holocaust Memorial Day, with the theme for this […]

January saw the launch of René Cassin’s third Human Rights Ambassador Programme, bringing together students from across the UK for an enriching, leadership-orientated experience. Ambassadors are mentored by experts in […]

René Cassin “key to building the profile of the Uyghur genocide in the UK”

By Debora Singer MBE, René Cassin When Sarah* had to move to a care home, she and her husband Benjamin* were shocked when they were told that he was not […]

Watch this short video to see the impact René Cassin has made over the year.

It is a year since, in December 2021,  an independent Uyghur Tribunal found the Chinese government guilty, without reasonable doubt, of the crimes of torture, crimes against humanity and genocide […]

We have submitted evidence to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, reasserting our “grave concerns about the state of asylum seekers rights today.” Read it in full HERE. Our […]

Celebrate the Jewish legacy of human rights – download our resource pack

We are delighted to share our new video, created for Mitzvah Day 2022. As winter draws in, many families find themselves in the eye of a storm. Energy prices, food […]

YESTERDAY: On Sunday 6th November, dozens of British Jews formed the Jewish Bloc of the Shut Manston Protest outside the Manston Migration Centre in Kent. The protest, organised by SOAS […]

Apply by completing this application form. The Human Rights Ambassador Programme is an enriching, leadership-orientated initiative to empower young Jewish human rights activists. It is designed to help budding young […]

URGENT – ask your MP to vote against the so-called Bill of Rights

(Access this in PDF form here) NATIONAL HATE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK (NHCAW) aims to raise the profile of hate crime on the social and political agenda, by encouraging the authorities […]

This year, on National Hate Crime Awareness Week, René Cassin commemorates those lost tragically to hate crime and strives for a world free of hatred by championing human rights. The […]

On 21 September 2022, over 50 faith, charity and organisational leaders signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for direct support for the poorest households in response to […]

The Human Rights Act is the cornerstone of universal rights in the UK

Our upcoming High Holy Days come at a particularly turbulent time. We have put together a resource sheet that articulates our vision for the coming Jewish year, in terms of […]

The right to be free from enslavement is a fundamental human right

Summary prepared by Sheldon Stone, René Cassin alumnus and Member of the Stop Uyghur Genocide UK Advisory Board On 31 August 2022, the Office of the High Commissioner of Human […]

By Izzy Arkus, age 17, René Cassin Ambassador Programme 2022 Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy […]

We have responded to the Government’s public consultation on sexual harassment, following guidance from Plan International and Our Streets Now. Our thanks go to Plan International and Our Streets Now […]

The call responds to a report written by poverty expert and Loughborough University Professor Donald Hirsch which reveals the gap between the support the government is currently offering to households and the anticipated […]

Western companies should not be profiting from Uyghur forced labour

By Jessica Saipe I have always been intrigued in contributing to help with many of the unfortunate crises currently happening in the world yet have felt that there have not […]

By Maya Zarach My first day began with an introduction into the workings of René Cassin and the values that underpin its campaigns. The powerful nature of these campaigns and […]

We are delighted to be running the Judith Social Justice Speaker Series, made up of talks on issues affecting women and girls. The Series: The Judith Social Justice Speaker Series […]

This guest blog was written by The Latin American Women’s Rights Service for Refugee Week 2022. This year Refugee Week’s theme is healing. As a migrant women’s community organisation, healing […]

A view from René Cassin activist and immigration lawyer, Michael Goldin   While the infamous Nationality and Borders Act 2022 has already been signed into law, many of its provisions have […]

We are in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, hitting poor families the hardest and affecting all our lives. The Government Food Strategy was released as tens of thousands of […]

The 8th June 2022 marks the 10 year anniversary of the UK signing the Istanbul Convention on Violence Against Women , a vital human rights instrument. Although the Government has […]

On 28th May 2022 we marked World Hunger Day by launching our Jewish Food Rights Declaration. Here, we reflect on bringing Jewish leaders together to stand united on the Right […]

This year has posed so many new challenges to the human rights of refugees and asylum seekers, who deserve a just and dignified life. From the passage of the Nationality […]

Stop the inhumane policy of sending refugees to Rwanda

Millions of Uyghurs are currently being detained by Chinese authorities and held in concentration and forced labour camps in the Uyghur Region of China, or forcibly transported to work in […]

Join us! – apply by 10am, Monday 11 July

This year, René Cassin is launching the Jewish Food Rights Declaration to make clear Jewish community support for the Right to Food. Access to nutritious food is fundamental to human […]

Last week the UK government announced its plans to initiate offshore processing and settling of asylum seekers in Rwanda. These measures are inhumane, dangerous, and ineffective. They contravene international human […]

These measures are inhumane, dangerous, and ineffective

Let’s work hard and with hope for a better world

After the success of our Recipe For Rights digital resources, we’re back with a special Pesach edition. This Filled with reflections on food poverty, calls to action and links between […]

After the success of our Recipe For Rights digital resources, we’re back with a special Purim edition. This resource was shared on social media for use over Purim. Filled with […]

We celebrated International Women’s Day with Emily Zinkin, Liz Arif-Fear and the Alliance of Jewish Women and Their Organisations. “Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. […]

To round off our week of programming for International Women’s Day in March, we visited Durham Jewish Society in collaboration with Women for Refugee Women, Union of Jewish Students and […]

We are sad to hear of the recent death of Louis Bloch, who represented René Cassin at the Council of Europe

From opening up your home to helping those working on the ground

Our submission to the consultation to reform the HRA

It belies not just international law, but basic human dignity

Ask your MP to challenge the Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill (AKA the Policing Bill), which seeks to restrict protest and criminalise Gypsy and Traveller people, using the template […]

Ask MPs, businesses & wider society to counter China’s Olympics propaganda

Lots done in ’21 – lots more to do in ’22. We look back at a busy year and bring you all our latest campigning news.

Lots done in ’21, lots more to do in ’22

There is no need to replace the Human Rights Act with a Bill of Rights.

On 9 December, the International Day for the Prevention of Genocide, the Independent People’s Uyghur Tribunal panel found ‘proof beyond reasonable doubt for 9 out of 11 Crimes Against Humanity, […]

Download our ‘Right to Food’ Resource Pack

CLICK HERE to use our template letter for Jewish constituents to write to your MP. (You can find your MP by typing your address here.) The Anti-Refugee Bill (Nationality and […]

The Anti-Refugee Bill (Nationality and Borders Bill) is soon returning to the House of Commons, which means it is time for us to use our voices and contact our local […]

30+ free online events – 26 Nov to 6 Dec – book your places now

A new campaign against discrimination and hate for 2021 Background Hate speech and hate crime affect all marginalised communities, including our own. Amongst Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities 3 out […]

Jess Templeman, Director of Programmes at Arise For most people ‘slavery’ is a historic problem, or something limited to the realms of horrific news stories and Hollywood movies. It does […]

A week of action against the Policing Bill, the Nationality and Borders Bill and the review of the Human Rights Act What’s going on? The Government are pushing through a […]

This week is National Hate Crime Awareness week. We reflect and stand in solidarity with all those affected by hate crime, and we continue to campaign for humanity and equal […]

Don’t miss out – apply by 31 October 2021

 by Charlotte Cobb, work experience I first heard of René Cassin through Instagram, while I was looking for an appropriate work experience opportunity to earn twenty credits of the third […]

By Charlotte Cobb, René Cassin intern As we approach the Chagim or High Holy Days, the Jewish month of Elul comes to a close. From the Torah, Rabbis understand that […]

Please help René Cassin’s work on a Right to Food

Right to Food – as fundamental to Judaism as it is to a just society

By Jack Walton, René Cassin intern “Telling the history of the Jewish populations from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is therefore crucial…so we can truly appreciate the breadth […]

How a small human rights charity made a big difference in prompting action on an unfolding genocide

Today we remember the persecution and genocide of Roma and Sinti people at the hands of the Nazis and their collaborators. We mourn the loss of up to 500,000 people […]

By Alejandra Cilleruelo, 2021 work experience You could think that online work experience would be dull, full of glitchy calls and slow communication, but you couldn’t be further from the […]

Get campaigning! From genocide to the right to food – all in our new pack

Recent reporting from numerous NGOs and activist groups has revealed the systematic use of violence against migrants at Europe’s borders. Whilst the EU has tried to distance itself from these […]

URGENT – Please ask your MP to support this motion

Help us campaign to stop hate speech and hate crime

By Stav Salpeter, Ambassador, René Cassin The Home Office caused an uproar when it announced its plans to reinstate a system of offshore detention last fall. The concern of adopting […]

By Michael Goldin, immigration lawyer and René Cassin detention volunteers group coordinator Earlier this year the Home Secretary published the government’s New Plan for Immigration, which sets out proposed changes […]

By Edie Martin, Intern, René Cassin The view of Port Erin, drawn by a male internee on the Isle of Man for the Onchan Pioneer When the events of the […]

Celebrating the contribution, creativity and resilience of people seeking sanctuary

Let’s stop China using games to whitewash its attempt to destroy the Uyghurs

René Cassin’s response to call for evidence by the Independent Human Rights Act Review

René Cassin is working with the Alliance of Jewish Women and their Organisations to take a stand against sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace. Gender-based violence remains one […]

Day of action – Sunday 13 June

Get involved – contact your MP

Kickstarting our new workstream on women’s rights – we were delighted to welcome a very impressive array of experts working on the front line

As a Jewish human rights organisation, René Cassin draws on Jewish experience and values to speak out for dignity, equality and solidarity with vulnerable and marginalised people. Carrying in our […]

At the end of last month, René Cassin submitted a response to the Home Office’s plans to overhaul the asylum and immigration systems in the United Kingdom. A summary response […]

Read and sign the interfaith letter against Hassockfield HERE René Cassin is recruiting local, national and regional faith groups, communities and individuals across the UK, to sign on to our letter calling […]

Download your Shavuot ‘Recipe for Rights’ digital resource pack.

Act now – MPs will vote on Thursday 22 April

Find out how you can be involved and make your voice heard

On the 15th April, the Domestic Abuse Bill will be going back to the House of Commons after its passage through the Lords. MPs will be voting on amendments put […]

Poem By Jane Vuglar There is a thread that binds us, One to another, Yellow as the Star of David  When Holocaust beckoned. Those who lived remember, We who wear […]

Call to Action – #MakeThisSederDifferent

“I am doing this because, as a Jew, I am horrified to think that another people is being enslaved and exterminated. I was particularly shaken by the BBC visit, during […]

René Cassin joins in a worldwide call for action on Uyghur genocide

As we celebrate our journey from slavery to freedom during Passover, we should remember the countless people around the world, including here in the UK, do not share our good […]

By Esther Raffell, René Cassin’ Campaigns Officer International Women’s Day is a day of joy, affirmation, and resistance. For women and for people of marginalised genders, it can be tough […]

By Ruth Barnett “If you find genocide inflicted on peoples far away from here does not matter  – then don’t continue reading. BUT, if you find genocide inflicted on any […]

Women have the right to live free from violence and discrimination; to enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health; to be educated; to own property; to vote; and to earn an equal wage.

René Cassin statement on government’s blocking of ‘Genocide Amendment’

Mia’s plea to MPs: “Support ‘Genocide Amendment'”

Please make a donation to stop genocide of Uyghurs

René Cassin’s Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 statement

Urgent call to action – find out how you can get involved

Let’s work to hold on to the benefits of Human Rights Act and European Convention

By Reanna Smith Immigration detention is putting asylum seekers in the UK at risk of suicide and self-harm. Two years ago, the Guardian revealed that there was an average of […]

René Cassin statement on Human Rights Day 2020

By Mia Hasenson-Gross, Executive Director, René Cassin According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of a superhero is ‘a character in a film or story who has special strengths and […]

“The Uyghurs need us look at what is happening to them, condemn it, and act to stop it.

“The levers to prevent genocide are manifold. It is about time we pull them”

For this year’s Human Rights Shabbat, we are focusing on the theme of Genocide and asking the question: ‘How can the Jewish experience and principles inform the prevention of genocide today?’

by Reanna Smith The UK government has recently promised to make big changes to the UK’s asylum and immigration system, following an increasing number of refugee arrivals via small boat […]

By Mitchell Woolf NOTE: this article is a summary of a webinar Mitchell gave on 7 October 2020 as part of the René Cassin Hummus and Human Rights Speakers Series […]

René Cassi recently signed on to a joint submission as part of the Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region to the UK Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy […]

Join our growing team – apply by Monday 16 November

By Dr. Sheldon Stone, René Cassin Fellow and Campaign Associate, Advisory Group to STOPUYGHURGENOCIDE, World Uyghur Congress, London Office “Have you reserved?” “No!”  I was prepared to do anything.  Take […]

Help us campaign to stop hate speech and hate crime

By Minnie Wiggins, René Cassin intern This year’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week (10-17 October) seeks to bring people together to stand in solidarity against all forms of hate. As […]

Today marks twenty years since the Human Rights Act came into force in the UK.  For two decades fundamental rights and freedoms have been preserved and promoted in British law.  […]

‘How can Jewish experience and principles inform the prevention of genocide today?’  Update 2 December 2020: Human Rights Shabbat Resource Pack now available Over the past few months, the Jewish […]

Judged by Lord Finkelstein. £100 prize. Deadline 9 November.

By Lesley Urbach, René Cassin Fellow At the end of the nineteenth century and early twentieth century Jewish European women were trafficked across international borders to be sold into sex […]

Discover how our human rights safety net helps ordinary people in their everyday lives. Debora Singer MBE is the safeguarding human rights lead at Rene Cassin.  In this 15-minute presentation […]

An enriching, leadership-orientated initiative to empower young Jewish human rights activists

Please help Rahima and her fellow Uyghurs

Sunday 2 August is Roma Genocide Remembrance Day. It marks the 76th anniversary of the murder of 2,897 Roma men women and children in the gas chambers of Auschwitz in […]

Livestream event – Thursday 23 July, 8pm

René Cassin joins worldwide coalition of 198 organisations

By Eva Rehse and Sandy McClure, Global Greengrants Fund UK We need to act now to protect our planet, which is facing mass biodiversity extinction and the threat of a […]

11 July 1995

“… an unnecessary evil and a totally avoidable catastrophe”

Ask them to support amendments to the Immigration Bill on a time limit for detention

By Rabbi David Mason, Muswell Hill Synagogue I was asked recently, by the Jewish human rights organisation René Cassin to give a contribution as part of an evening looking at […]

Coronavirus has shown us that radical change is possible

A Refugee Week poem by Debora Singer

René Cassin Briefing Paper – May 2020 Close to three million Muslim Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic communities in East Turkistan, the Chinese North western region of Xinjiang, are forced […]

René Cassin virtual roundtable, 20 May 2020 with Rebecca Hilsenrath, CEO, Equality and Human Rights Commission chaired by Daniel Silverstone (Chair of René Cassin Board of Trustees) An invitation-only roundtable […]

René Cassin strongly condemns the unjust acts of state violence over the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the countless others, and violence against protestors in the USA, especially […]

Support a Legal Challenge to Govt Decision to Allow Huawei 5G Network Access through this link. The legal challenge by two UK Muslims (Rahima Mahmut and Dr. Enver Tothi) to […]

Our Top 10 list of Human Rights related books, documentaries, films and webinars to keep your mind active and remind us why we are committed to change.

As the Coronavirus pandemic brings the rest of the world to a halt, China, several months after it declared a global pandemic, has begun to ease its lockdown restrictions. The […]

Continuing to support human rights In these unusual times, when our old ways of campaigning are impossible (for obvious public health safety reasons), creativity is needed in order to ensure […]

COVID-19 and the Alyth Refugee Drop-in Response The Alyth drop-in for refugees is a small charitable organisation run by volunteers. We provide social Sundays, outings and a choir. Our aim […]

“I can’t believe I have been treated like this by my beloved England”

By Student Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber The glasses we usually associate with Pesach contain wine. But I think glasses have another connection with it as well. “During the emergency period, no […]

What is your Seder night like? Does your father or grandfather sit at the head of the table and lead the telling of the exodus? Do you remember our forefathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? Do you discuss what the four sons have to say?

What about the righteous women?

Coronavirus statement from Mia, René Cassin’s Executive Director

by Michael Goldin, Coordinator of the Detention Jewish Visitors Group On Sunday 1st March I attended an event to mark the yatrzheit of a friend of mine, Amir Siman-Tov, who […]

The 4 items on our Seder Plate: resistance, solidarity, empowerment & legacy

Nomadic ways of life have long been a part of the country we call home – René Cassin’s submission responded to a Government consultation (March 2020) on “strengthening police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments”.

by Moses Seitler, Education and Community Engagement Officer at René Cassin A summary of most Jewish holidays is they tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat! Purim follows this […]

René Cassin, the Jewish voice for human rights, strongly believes in the importance of learning from experience; we draw on our shared Jewish values and experience to advocate for human […]

by Sheldon Stone The UK government’s decision (28 January 2020) on future of Huawei, as a leading telecommunications provider in the country, undermines the UK’s long and celebrated tradition of […]

Join us for an evening of discussion, sisterhood and solidarity

The 2020 René Cassin-AJA Fellowship Programme began with an exciting and inspiring introductory session. The cohort comprises a diverse group of individuals who, while having a variety of professional and […]

Written by Shamus McPhee, Chairperson of RAJPOT (www.rajpot.org.uk) The theme of Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 is: ‘Stand Together’. While not a panacea in itself, there is a definite case for […]

Meet the 2020 fellows and read their bios here

by Debora Singer, Updated April 2020 History of the Human Rights Act In 1948 the United Nations published the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  This was written by our […]

Policy is “designed to wipe the Uyghurs off the face of the earth”

It is estimated that close to two million Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities are being detained indefinitely in ‘re-education’ camps in China’s western Xinjiang Region, where they are forced to deny their religion and culture as ‘backwards and dangerous.

China must stop its brutal repression of Uyghur Muslims

With the dramatic rise in hate crime, now is the time to stand together

“… social media has an enormous potential for organising, inspiring and igniting political protest. However, authoritarian regimes have now begun to harness this potential in order to violate human rights.” Read Claudia Hyde’s winning essay in full.

Are you a talented and strategic individual who is committed to the protection of human rights? Do you want to join a team that is determined to remake the Jewish […]

Photographic exhibition of Nazi persecution of German Sinti and Roma families. Muswell Hill Synogogue, N10 1ND. From Sunday 19 to Sunday 26 January 2020

Alice Akca reflects on her internship at René Cassin at th end of 2019, and looks outlines her hopes for the organisation in 2020

What does a Jewish response to Hate Crime look like? René Cassin’s Human Rights Shabbat Resource Pack

Today marks 71st anniversary of the signing of the UN Convention against Genocide and World Genocide Day, established by the UN, to commemorate and honour the victims of genocides and […]

With just over a week left until polling day, we have been thinking about what the future holds for human rights in the UK. We have read through the manifestos […]

by Alice Akca, René Cassin Intern  “The majority of modern slavery victims in the UK are from the UK.” This statement, presented to us by Caroline Barnard, Communications Officer, from […]

Key questions to put to anyone asking for your vote on 12 December

René Cassin roundtable discussion, held under the Chatham House Rule. Thursday 31 October 2019 at Matrix Chambers, London. Keynote speaker Professor Philippe Sands QC.

On 25 September, René Cassin hosted 30 JLGB volunteers for training on leading human rights education for their groups.

Monday 16 December 2019, 7.30pm – at JW3, London NW3 6ET

New deadline for applications: noon, Monday 18 November

René Cassin Submission to Parliamentary inquiry into freedom of religion and human rights defenders

Kate Green MP: “Hatred of one group is hatred of us all.”

Slavery is not history. It would be comforting to think that it ended with William Wilberforce’s Abolition Act in 1833. But it didn’t. It is here and it is now. […]

On Wednesday the 16 of October, René Cassin and the Traveller Movement will launch a new anti-hate speech campaign. The #Cut It Out campaign aims to tackle hate speech and […]

Gypsies, Roma and Travellers share a history of persecution with Jewish people. Targeted by the Nazis during the Holocaust, faced with open prejudice and official indifference, and now subjected to […]

Sign up for our free evening workshops on 6th and 13th November 2019

 This year’s Human Rights Shabbat is on the 7th and 8th of December, events can happen over that Shabbat and in the week leading up to it. Human Rights Shabbat […]

Intern Alice reports on the gendered aspect of modern slavery and suggests possible solutions.

Launch of our anti-hate crime campaign, Wed 16 Oct 5pm, Houses of Parliament

“Social media: friend or foe of human rights?” – deadline 11 November 2019

I learnt that when one advocates for the human rights of one particular group, all groups benefit.

By Simone Aspis Increasingly, the government is enacting legislation and policies that have the potential to treat disabled people less favourably than their non-disabled peers.  Whilst law and policy is […]

Event with Prof Francesca Klug – Tues 10 Sep, 7pm – book your free tickets

Work experience student Mollie writes on the campaign to have misogyny classified as a hate crime

Lily Compton reflects on how her work experience week has inspired her to not just observe events, but to take action to protect human rights.

Leah Malkinson explains how her work experience week was not just admin and making coffee, but rather “immersed [her] into the world of human rights activism”

Members of the Jewish community gathered at Hyde Park Holocaust Memorial to show solidarity with members of the Roma community for Roma Genocide Remembrance Day

New report finds that antisemitism is still on the rise, breaking record numbers this year.

Ben Lewis reports on an often missed aspect of child exploitation in the UK

Professor Geraldine van Bueren argues for a new approach

By Joshua Wuggenig I came to René Cassin at a particularly daunting time for human rights around the world, with Western countries catering further and further to far-right groups and […]

Our second day in Budapest – a deep dive into modern-day Hungary and the lived experiences of marginalised groups

Report of our Parliamentary event for Refugee Week 2019

René Cassin’s Campaigns Officer, Hannah Swirsky, writes in Jewish News Online: In Britain each year, around 25,000 migrants and asylum seekers are routinely locked up in detention centres – often […]

René Cassin is proud to support Refugee Week 2019 (17-23 June). Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, co-authored by our namesake Monsieur René Cassin, states that “everyone […]

Learn about the takeaways from our latest session by one of our Fellows

It’s election time! The right to vote, set out in Protocol 1, Article 3 of the Human Rights Act, is a vital prerequisite for a democratic society. We therefore urge […]

Free event for Refugee Week 2019 – Monday 17 June, 3-5pm, House of Commons

Inspired to act? Here’s what you can do to oppose the persecution of Uyghurs.

Lauren Chaplin explores whether, six years on from Rana Plaza tragedy, anything has changed.

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Trustee Board René Cassin, the Jewish voice for human rights, works to promote and protect universal human rights drawing on Jewish […]

By Jane Kilpatrick Trafficking victim Peter came in contact with @ECPATUK after he ran away from his traffickers, in desperate need of support. In the #UK, the National Referral Mechanism […]

by Mo Makin The topic of discussion for this session was immigration detention. Immigration always seems to be in the News. Politicians and journalists are mostly seen questioning how much […]

Sidney and Edith’s story Sidney and Edith have been married for 60 years.  When Edith is allocated to a different care home to Sidney, she is distraught that she could […]

Will Bordell March was a month of modern slavery data-points – and they’re not as dull as they might sound. Across the board, statistic after statistic shows a steep increase: […]

This René Cassin event examines religious persecution in China – Thursday 9 May, 7-8.30pm

Josh Alston looks at the role that South African Jews played in the fight against apartheid, and remembers Ruth First’s struggle and sacrifice.

By Bella Lever Last month, the Joint Committee on Human Rights published a report which called for a time limit on indefinite detention. One of the key reasons they list […]

Today is International Women’s Day, a day for celebrating how far we have come in securing women’s rights, but also for thinking about all those who have been left behind. […]

By Mia Hasenson-Gross, Executive Director of René Cassin When Minerva Bernardino from the Dominican Republic, Hansa Mehta from India and Shaista Ikramullah from Pakistan, joined Eleanor Roosevelt to ensure that […]

As we mark International Women’s Day, René Cassin is asking Youth Movements and local communities to organise fundraising events to raise money for female victims of modern slavery and human […]

As we mark International Women’s Day, it is important to celebrate Jewish women throughout history who have championed human rights. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg (or RBG) was appointed […]

René Cassin booklet – Jews must be at the forefront of promoting universal rights

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities together constitute Europe’s largest ethnic minority and they share a history of persecution with Jewish people. Recent studies have shown that GRT communities experience […]

Last week the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) published its report on immigration detention in the UK, joining René Cassin, and many others, in the call to end indefinite […]

René Cassin statement on Holocaust Memorial Day

We are excited to welcome our new Cohort of Fellows, read all about them here.

Two Bristol students discuss the successful campaign for Bristol City Council to pass a These Walls Must Fall motion. Imagine this – you’re locked up, and you don’t know your […]

Despite the PM stating that modern slavery is the “greatest human rights issue of our time”, victims are going hungry. In a recent interview on LBC radio, Senior Reporter Matthew […]

Two student from JFS, Georgie and David, have created a wonderful short podcast outlining a brief history of human rights in UK.

By Baruch Solomon This week we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Seventy years is a long time however, and few of us will […]

Mia Hasenson-Gross marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

BoD President marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Chief Rabbi marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Welcome to the Human Rights Shabbat Resource Pack for 5779 (2018). Whether you are a synagogue, youth movement, University J-SOC, cheder teacher or just an interested individual we hope that […]

By Rebecca Hilsenrath, Chief Executive of the Equality and Human Rights Commission My father-in-law was 28 when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted; living in New York […]

In evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights, René Cassin highlights the importance of the Human Rights Act (HRA) in improving people’s lives in the UK, by letting people […]

This week René Cassin is celebrating twenty years of UK Human Rights

Podcast of event now available

René Cassin event – Wednesday 12 December, 7.30pm – London NW3 – Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to reschedule for Spring 2019.

How the Human Rights Act helps ordinary people in everyday situations

Elliot Steinberg on why our faith communities are ideally placed to combat modern slavery

Slavery and trafficking are unavoidably connected to Jewish experience. As stated by the Chief Rabbi, “speaking out against the flagrant violations of human dignity implicit in this crime, should be […]

This evening, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Tackling Modern Slavery in Parliament 6.30-7.30pm. The event will be streamed live here. In advance of the debate, please email […]

René Cassin recently submitted evidence to the Home Affairs Committee inquiry, looking at what progress has been made in the three years since the Modern Slavery Act (MSA) came into force […]

Post-Brexit, the UK has a unique opportunity to set the tone when it comes to progressing human rights. We promote a 28-day limit for immigration detention, and an increase in the use of alternatives to detention

Yoram Goodman reflects on his internship at René Cassin

74 years ago today, the Nazis killed 2,897 Roma men, women and children at Auschwitz

On World Day against Trafficking, Ben Lewis considers children “trapped in their exploitation”.

Stephen Shaw has published his long-awaited second review into UK immigration detention.

As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, there has never been a more important time to get involved in our work.

“I thought that Britain was a country of human rights but this is not the case in detention”

Responding to the United States’ decision to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council, Mia Hasenson-Gross, Director of René Cassin, said today: Lasting solutions to the many serious abuses of […]

Refugees enrich our society – but many suffer unfair and disproportionate treatment

Joshua Rozenberg finds winning essay “… a convincing thesis and a pleasure to read”.

René Cassin urges the govt to use Brexit to protect and strengthen human rights.

Aidan Shipman on the latest National Crime Agency figures

High Court upholds principles laid down 70 years ago in Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Interested in supporting someone in immigration detention? We want to hear from you!

Find out the latest updates as the bill goes through the House of Lords

“The legacy of UDHR is protected especially when it comes to children and other vulnerable groups”

By Jess Baker

Don’t forget to vote at the local elections – Thursday 3 May

The Government must provide adequate resources to confirm the secure immigration status of all affected

Many women continue to suffer from inequality in their homes, employment and in state institutions

Please help us make sure nobody loses their rights on the Brexit journey

Government criticised over treatment of detainees

Deadline Tuesday 8 May

Many women continue to suffer from inequality in their homes, employment and in state institutions

The Supreme Court has put down a very clear marker for victims’ rights

Lord McColl’s Bill will both help victims and ensure more offenders are prosecuted

The UDHR was the civilised world’s response to the horrors of the Holocaust

28 day limit and community-based schemes offer more humane alternatives

Victims of modern slavery deserve a strategy that is more than just a slogan

Modern slaves – made to work exploitative hours, but totally dependent on employers

Our Campaigns Manager, Sam Grant, took 30 minutes to discuss the issue of Immigration Detention with Jeneration Students. Have a listen to Sam discussing what René Cassin do, what Immigration […]

‘It is likely that every one of us has unwittingly encountered and perhaps even benefited from modern-day slavery.’ – Chief Rabbi Mirvis On the 10th December 1948, 69 years ago, […]

On International Human Rights Day – René Cassin shines a light on modern slavery

René Cassin joins 30 other organisations to express concerns about impact of the EU Withdrawal Bill

Domestic progress is being undermined by international failures

Connecting each portion of the Torah to human rights

Debora Singer writes movingly about her own family history…

Lack of support puts slavery and trafficking survivors at risk

Lack of support puts slavery and trafficking survivors at risk

Click here to view full video recording of Keir’s conversation with Jo Coburn

René Cassin was born 130 years ago today

All the basics you need to know about modern day slavery

Lack of support puts slavery and trafficking survivors at risk

In response to an upcoming BBC Panorama undercover documentary examining immigration detention, G4S have suspended nine members of staff pending abuse allegations. You can read their statement here. The mistreatment […]

Lack of support puts slavery and trafficking survivors at risk

Lack of support puts slavery and trafficking survivors at risk

Have a read and find out what our brilliant work experience students Soroh, Jessica and Julia, have been doing with us this Summer…

Times columnist David Aaronovitch leads expert discussion of challenges and opportunities ahead

It’s time to end ‘hierarchy of hate’ – by equalising sentences for all hate crimes

Lack of support puts slavery and trafficking survivors at risk

Ruby is generously raising money and awareness on the issue of modern day slavery

Minorities amongst Minorities: The LGBT experience in UK Detention Centres  René Cassin Personal Project Emma Falley July 2017 René Cassin works towards a world where everyone can fully enjoy their […]

Jewish experience tells us that unity must mean ensuring rights for the vulnerable

A free education pack aimed at citizenship education for key stage 4 and 5

The election results are in … now our real work starts

The key questions to ask your candidates

Human Rights and the General Election

System puts survivors at risk and plays into the hands of abusers

Read our latest blog on modern day slavery

Jewish experience tells us that unity must mean ensuring rights for the vulnerable

Human rights allow prosperity, peace and freedom to flourish

Landmark meeting on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Read the winning entries and what our judge, Joshua Rozenberg, says about them

‘I became enthralled by the topic, as slavery affects so many millions of people around the world, and I know that it is something I will continue to work on […]

Why don’t anti-slavery laws prevent slavery?

European Convention on Human Rights is essential to a ‘Global Britain’

In response to Donald Trump’s ban on refugees from seven Muslim countries, Mia Hasenson-Gross, Director of René Cassin, commented: “Donald Trump’s ‘refugee ban’ is cruel, disproportionate and runs counter to […]

We mourn the death of a friend who was a towering figure of human rights

There are community-based alternatives to the fatal inhumanity of immigration detention

2016 has been an unsettling year for human rights – but there are many reasons to be cautiously optimistic – and many ways you can help us keep the flame of human rights alight.

Find out about René Cassin’s refugee-themed day at Limmud Conference 2016

All the basics you need to know about modern day slavery

René Cassin is pleased that the Government has reversed the 500% court fees increase in the immigration tribunal. Mia Hasenson-Gross, Director of René Cassin, previously said that the massive hike […]

***deadline – 6 Feb*** “The great human rights issue of our time”. Do you agree?

All the basics you need to know about modern day slavery

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) children are significantly overrepresented in the youth criminal justice system. However, the failure to record GRT children in ethnic monitoring processes means that there is […]

Ruby is generously raising money and awareness on the issue of modern day slavery

‘No one shall be held in slavery or servitude’ – Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Read our submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ inquiry: This is a time to be vigilant and ensure that none of our hard earned human rights protections and mechanisms are weakened”.

We are highlighting the problem of hate crime against Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities

“If we’re cut, we all bleed the same.” – James Masters writes about the 80th anniversary of Cable Street. For many the date of October 4 1936 is one that […]

With Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) fast approaching, and the Jewish year 5776 drawing to a close, we want to wish all our supporters a sweet new year and have […]

René Cassin have run the ‘Human Rights Shabbat’ programme for the past eight years. Human Rights Shabbat falls on the nearest Shabbat to World Human Rights Day. This year that […]

René Cassin have submitted evidence to the UK’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. The UPR is a UN process that all 193 member countries go through every four and a half years […]

Want to help people through the asylum system? Find out how at these free workshops

Kevin Hyland, the UK’s anti-slavery commissioner has written a letter to Theresa May highlighting that delayed efforts to provide asylum to unaccompanied child refugees in Calais exposes these children to the risk of […]

The Government has announced that plans to implement increases of up to 500% in court fees for immigration and asylum cases will go ahead, despite all but five of 147 […]

This Saturday, the 17th September, tens of thousands of people will be marching in solidarity with refugees. If you want to join the Jewish bloc, you can meet outside Marble […]

We are proud to support the Traveller Movement with the #OperationReportHate campaign

“There is no place for hate” René Cassin’s director tells Home Affairs Select Committee’s inquiry.

Kezia Niman writes about the indelible link between Jewish history and the refugee crisis

Today, forty Rabbis – coordinated by René Cassin – have written to new Justice Secretary, Liz Truss, urging her to keep the UK’s Human Rights Act

Today, forty Rabbis – coordinated by René Cassin – have written to new Justice Secretary, Liz Truss, urging her to keep the UK’s Human Rights Act

“Dear Home Secretary, we are writing to urge you to maintain and increase the UK’s support for people who have fled violence, conflict and persecution, as part of the UK’s response to the global refugee emergency”.

Alex Goldberg, René Cassin Trustee remembers a personal encounter with Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate, who died on 2 July

“In these turbulent and uncertain times, we need to hold firm to the values that bind us together as a society. Human rights laws developed in response to tyranny and genocide.Let’s not allow them to become the victims of political agendas” René Cassin Director, Mia Hasenson-Gross, responds to Brexit with a heartfelt personal plea

The 20th June is World Refugee Day and the beginning of Refugee Week. Read our statement below and check out our twitter to look at all the different events going on […]

Good news on asylum, the fight to save the Human Rights Act and much more – read the latest round-up of René Cassin’s work in our supporters’ newsletter, 2 June 2016

How many slaves are there in the UK? Is the UK better or worse than other countries at dealing with trafficking? What type of slavery is most prevalent in the […]

It has been an incredibly busy 18 months within our campaign to end indefinite detention. We’ve achieved some great breakthroughs but we still have plenty to do. Read our report […]

The UK government has proposed increasing the fees that need to be paid to appeal an asylum or immigration decision in the First-tier and Upper Tribunal in England and Wales. […]

On 4 May 2016, René Cassin Trustee Alexander Goldberg spoke at the memorial seminar in honour of Clemens Nathan. Clemens was a long time friend and colleague of Monsieur René Cassin. Alex said: “Borne out of the ashes of the Shoah, Clemens … believed that the Declaration was a global attempt to proclaim the imperative ‘never again’. Never again would there be such inhumanity. Never again would a sovereign state be able to claim that it could deprive a minority of life, liberty and fundamental freedoms on the basis of their religion, ethnicity and other characteristics or be able to claim it had done this under law of the land”

Latest on the Immigration Bill. Lords Ramsbotham’s amendment on judicial oversight returns to the House of Commons on the 9th May. Now is the time to write to your MP […]

Like many people seeking asylum in Britain today, thousands of Jewish refugees were interned by their hosts. In the 1940s, along with tens of thousands of other individuals, mainly Jews, Fritz Lustig was detained on the Isle of Man.

Watch our video to learn about his story and what the differences and similarities are between then and now.

The lethal policy of immigration detention, defending the Human Rights Act … and much more – read the latest news from René Cassin – in our supporters’ newsletter, 24 February 2016

As we celebrate freedom at our Passover Seder, we remind ourselves of those whose freedom is still restricted. Get involved and take a small step to help raise awareness of […]

Interested in joining a small but effective London-based human rights charity through a period of growth and development? We are seeking a new trustee with experience in communications and/or PR, enthusiasm for our mission and a willingness to commit time and energy to the role.

‘Every instance of an ethnic slur, or a stereotype or any other attempt to discriminate against us and push us ‘back to our caravans’ should be vigorously confronted.’ Rachel Bailey […]

On March 7, the Government released its response to James Ewins’ December 2015 Independent Review of Overseas Domestic Workers’ Visas. René Cassin submitted written evidence to this review in May […]

On the 17th February, Amir Siman-Tov was sadly found dead at Colnbrook Detention Centre. The details around the circumstances of his death are still unclear. Amir is the 26th person […]

The lethal policy of immigration detention, defending the Human Rights Act … and much more – read the latest news from René Cassin – in our supporters’ newsletter, 24 February 2016

On the 17th February, Amir Siman-Tov was sadly found dead at Colnbrook Detention Centre. The details around the circumstances of his death are unclear. The Jewish Chronicle have covered the […]

40 years ago this Saturday (20th February) the man our organisation is named after, Monsieur René Cassin passed away. Read Catherine O’Neill’s thoughts on his legacy and what her time […]

We will be repeating these sessions on the 8th and 15th November in 2016. email [email protected] for more information   In the light of the biggest movement of refugees since […]

‘Refugee rights have always been precarious, and the state of politics in Europe and Britain make them look more vulnerable than ever’

Ben Brodie researches what impact repeal of the Human Rights Act might have on refugees and asylum seekers.

In May 2015 René Cassin submitted evidence to a review of Overseas Domestic Workers visas. This is an area of concern that the Modern Slavery Act fails to tackle. Our […]

On February 2, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees held a meeting to discuss the UK’s response to the refugee crisis. The meeting, titled “From Damascus to Dunkirk: Responding humanely […]

Conservative MP and former Attorney-General, Dominic Grieve QC, sets out why the Jewish community should care about the Human Rights Act.

“On the day the world reflects on one of the darkest episodes in human history, we should also remember that our rights and liberties – vital to protect us from such tyranny in the future – are hard-won, but easily squandered.” Holocaust Memorial Day – joint René Cassin / Liberty statement

Despite negative reports from the media and political sectors, the public tends to be very receptive to the concept of legal protections of basic rights. Much of the important work the HRA does is rarely reported on.

In May 2015, René Cassin submitted evidence to the Shaw Review into the welfare in immigration detention of vulnerable persons. Our submission highlighted the fact that the review would never be […]

The current Immigration Bill is so far a missed opportunity to put an end to the harmful practice of indefinite detention. We have joined together with Tzelem to Lobby Peers and […]

The last year has has seen a marked improvement in the framework of legislation to tackle modern slavery in the UK. However, this improvement has not been extended to one of […]

Limmud Conference 2015 saw René Cassin present a number of human rights talks on issues surrounding our campaign areas. Our Campaigns Manager, Sam Grant, joined Adam Wagner and Aviva Dautch to […]

  René Cassin has joined over 150 other organisations in calling on political leaders to stand with us this Human Rights Day. We have called on them to join in our […]

Today, on International Human Rights Day, Backbench MPs will debate the following motion: ‘This House has Considered the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights Across the World on International Human Rights […]

On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read our latest blog piece on why, 67 years on, it is as […]

Following our submission to the Immigration Bill Committee last month, René Cassin has written to the Joint Select Committee on Human Rights. We have again raised the issue of the indefinite […]

This year’s Limmud Conference will see René Cassin involved in a series of enlightening human rights talks. The talks will be linked to some of our campaign areas and will attempt to […]

On Thursday 21 January 2016 at 7pm

At JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

Hear why Conservative former Attorney-General, Dominic Grieve, opposes repeal of the Human Rights Act – and how it deeply relates to and affects the Jewish community

Last Sunday, as part of Mitzvah Day, René Cassin hosted an event at the Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue in order to raise awareness of indefinite detention. We heard compelling […]

Read our latest update on policy and research developments regarding our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller campaign area: ‘Some are more equal than others…’

The Bill represents an opportunity to end the indefinite detention of vulnerable people

  The Government recently published the Housing and Planning Bill which contains measures that will remove the duty on local authorities to assess the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers […]

We spent Shabbat at Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue and gave the sermon on immigration detention. Click below to find out what the Torah portion ‘Chaye Sarah’ has to do with […]

In the most comprehensive review ever carried out on progress towards greater equality and human rights protection in Britain, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) today reveals ‘winners’ and […]

Speaking at an event called in response to the refugee crisis, René Cassin’s director, Mia Hasenson-Gross was asked: “What changes in UK law do you think are needed to address the issue of indefinite immigration detention?”. Read her reply …

René Cassin was deeply concerned by the rhetoric and proposed plans set forward in the Home Secretary’s speech.

Sunday 22 November, 1pm Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue, 18-24 Oaklands Gate, Northwood, HA6 3AA The UK is the only country in the whole of Europe that does not have […]

Happy Birthday to the Human Rights Act. Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Human Rights Act (HRA) as UK law. It’s a piece of legislation that has helped many […]

Sunday 4 October, 11am-3pm at JHub, Haskell House, 152 West End Lane, London, NW6 1SD

Join us for a Young People’s Day: awareness raising and community debate for young people, marking 15 years of the Human Rights Act and what it means for us all.

Wednesday 7 October, 7pm at JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

As Europe faces its biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War, find out how the Jewish community has come together to offer tangible ways to make a difference.

We consider the ways in which human rights legislation affects Gypsy and Traveller Communities living in England and Wales. It is written in the context of government plans to repeal the […]

Read our latest update on policy and research developments regarding our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller campaign area Download the article here:Hope and Despair for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers

Today, 10th September 2015, Parliament sat down to debate detention for asylum seekers and refugees. Impassioned pleas were made by over 25 MPs, from the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and […]

A report from the Traveller Movement has highlighted the harmful, troublesome and at times discriminatory effects of a new planning policy introduced in late August. The policy does not acknowledge […]

In Britain, asylum seekers can be held indefinitely in detention centres. This means that people, who have often escaped unthinkable situations to seek refuge in the UK, will not know […]

Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.” Refugees fleeing Syria and […]

The Human Rights Act is often criticized for affording too many people the right to stay in the UK due to their right to a family life, even if they […]

Nick Hardwick, the HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, has today found that Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre ‘is failing to meet the needs of the most vulnerable women.’ For the […]

We asked ‘Religion and human rights – compatible or conflicting?’ Danny Finkelstein, Associate Editor of The Times judged the shortlisted entries. His verdict: “These were all very good essays, a credit to their writers and to the prize.

Read the winning and shortlisted essays and what Danny says about them.

Leaders from René Cassin and Tzelem attended the London Church Refugee Network meeting to discuss interfaith campaigning on indefinite detention. Read more here.

Recently, Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders assembled at Harmondsworth Moor. The Moor sits five miles from the home of Magna Carta and a few feet away from Harmondsworth Detention Centre. […]

From Magna Carta to Harmondsworth Article on the contradiction of celebrating the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta in an era where the UK is the only country in Europe not […]

Although it is difficult to establish the exact scale of human trafficking, due to the hidden nature of this crime, available data suggest that there could be millions of trafficked […]

Minister for Immigration James Brokenshire has today announced the suspension of the Detained Fast Track asylum process in its entirety, following a series of successful legal challenges brought by Detention Action. […]

On Sunday July 5 (Ramadan and 17th of Tammuz) at Harmondsworth Moor (UB7 0PD)

‘ … since you were foreigners in the land of Egypt’

We call on people of all faiths and none to gather near Harmondsworth Detention Centre – in solidarity with the strangers at our gates.

Free event – all welcome

We are sad that our great friend, advisor, supporter and one of our founding figures, Clemens Nathan, has passed away. Clemens has been a guiding force in our work since […]

Human Rights are Equally Ours Sometimes you can’t appreciate the value of something until it is taken away. So it is with human rights. Here is Ruth Barnett, talking about […]

Fear and prejudice here and abroad Gay, lesbian and bisexual asylum seekers face discrimination at every step of the process. The already harrowing experience of indefinite detention is worsened when […]

René Cassin Submission to ODW Review Overseas domestic workers in the UK are especially vulnerable to abuse, as they may not speak English, may not have knowledge of their rights, […]

René Cassin were invited to submit evidence to the the Shaw Review of Welfare in Immigration Detention. Our central proposal is a simple one – the abolition of indefinite detention. René Cassin […]

Bashir Sweeps Sudanese Elections Omar al-Bashir has extended his quarter-century rule of Sudan after a dubiously run election that saw him win 94 percent of the presidential vote, and his […]

Breaking the Chains On the 22nd of April, René Cassin was pleased to hear from renowned experts Parosha Chandran and Dr Aidan McQuade to discuss the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and […]

Interfaith Roundtable Summary Faith leaders from a wide range of religions and denominations came together on the 15th of April to discuss the problems faced by Gypsies, Roma and Travellers […]

Rabbis speak out after visit to detention centre Representatives from the rabbinical social justice group Tzelem attended the Harmondsworth Detention Centre to see conditions first-hand. They spoke to detainees and […]

‘Lost Souls’ of the Detention System The House of Lords debated immigration detention on the 26th of March 2015, demonstrating great compassion for the plight of some of the most […]

A René Cassin free public event on Wednesday 22 April at Berwin Leighton Paisner, London EC4R 9HA.

Slavery is not history. In the UK today there are as many as 13,000 victims. Two leading experts examine this modern scourge and what can be done to combat it.

“Religion and human rights – compatible or conflicting?” Every year René Cassin runs an essay competition to get people thinking about important human rights issues. This year we tackle the […]

René Cassin welcomes today’s report by The Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of Immigration Detention in the UK. The report damns the current system as “expensive, ineffective and unjust” and […]

There’s No Such Thing as Trivial Rights The Conservative Party’s proposal to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA), argues that one of the HRAs shortcomings is its failure to […]

Last week René Cassin, together with a number of civil society organisations, took part in a joint initiative calling for all UK political parties to maintain commitment to the Responsibility […]

The legislative framework for safeguarding human rights came about because of the need to protect people from the overweening power of the state – as witnessed by Nazi and Soviet […]

Hidden Detainees: the Secret Struggle There is a significant discord between the number of immigrants detained in the UK and that reflected by the official Home Office figure. This is […]

Today, 27 January 2015, is the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

René Cassin believes that one of the most critical legacies of the Holocaust is the understanding that the fight against human rights violations will never end, and that we as a society must be vigilant to any erosion of our human rights …

René Cassin is shocked by the murders that took place last week. We have a particular connection to these dreadful events. We hope and believe that the human virtues of tolerance and respect will triumph over hatred and suspicion …

Immoral, Inefficient, Ill-timed … René Cassin calls for halt to plans to expand Immigration Removal Centre 14 January 2015 As part of our work with the Detention Forum and our ongoing campaign to […]

Saturday 31 January 2015, 7pm – Conway Hall, London WC1R 4RL

In Holocaust Memorial Week, this powerful documentary remembers a forgotten genocide from the Second World War.

Screening is followed with Q&A session with the film’s writer, director and producer.

We mark International Human Rights Day 2014 by publishing ‘the Jewish case for human rights’. Read how human rights laws are vital to real people who are suffering, or have suffered, persecution and discrimination.

René Cassin has been honoured during Interfaith week by FaithAction for our work with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community. Read what Prime Minister David Cameron has to say about […]

Welcome to our new website, we hope you like its fresh look and feel! It is supposed to be more user-friendly but please let us know if you encounter any issues or […]

René Cassin is growing and over the summer we have been joined by two new members of staff. Sam Grant joined the René Cassin team in June as our Campaigns […]

During my time with René Cassin, I have been meeting with asylum seekers who had been detained in UK immigration removal centres. They had very different stories but with something in […]

By Sam Grant, René Cassin Campaigns and Programmes Officer, July 2014   “Human rights are inscribed in the hearts of people; they were there long before lawmakers drafted their first […]