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2 January 2020
Comment: Concerns for future immigration policies
Jilna Shah, co- chief executive officer of the Migrants’ Rights Network, told Eastern Eye: “We are particularly concerned about the continued impact of existing policies on undocumented…
18 November 2019
Migrant, refugee & BAME Communities- Promote the Migrant Vote
With the General Election looming, we want to ensure all eligible migrant/ refugees and those from BME background are registered to vote. So, join the Migrants’ Rights…
6 November 2019
Comment: Faith & community groups working with the Home Office to assist removals
Our comment condemning the practice of faith and community organisations assisting the Home Office with deporting undocumented migrants Fizza Qureshi “The extent to which the Home Office…
4 November 2019
Joint Letter- Concerns with the Rough Sleeping Support Service
Public Interest Law Centre, Migrants’ Rights Network, Liberty and twelve other organisations have today written a joint letter to London local authorities about the Home Office’s Rough Sleeping…
24 October 2019
MRN’s comment on the 39 victims found in a lorry in Essex
The 39 people that lost their lives in this tragic incident are a consequence of the lack of safe routes of passage for people. This issues needs…
9 October 2019
The power and strength of BME women creating change
By Jash Patel Photo of Jashmin Patel, BME Women’s Hub Project Manager with the BME women community leaders in Manchester. Since I joined MRN as the BME…
30 September 2019
Comment: Brexit’s impact on entrepreneurs
What The UK’s Top Entrepreneurs Want From The Visa System After Brexit Fizza Qureshi “The UK has been enriched by migrant entrepreneurship economically and culturally through the…
24 September 2019
Letter to the editor: Family Reunification
MRN and Arhag Housing Association responded to the news that the Home Office are planning to end family reunification rights if there is a no deal Brexit. An excerpt…
20 August 2019
MRN’s comment on international students heading to France
Fizza Qureshi, co-chief executive officer of the Migrants Rights Network charity, told Eastern Eye: “We have seen a slow but clear progression of an unfavourable and hostile…
8 August 2019
MRN comment on Priti Patel’s appointment
Jilna Shah, the co-CEO for Migrants’ Rights Network, also expressed concern over Patel’s appointment. Jilna Shah wants the current immigration policies to be “completely and radically overhauled”…