75 years ago, the Refugee Convention established a landmark framework for protecting people fleeing persecution. Today, that promise remains as vital as ever. Click on the link below to see our new interactive timeline and discover the history behind refugee rights. renecassin.org/refugee-conv...

My Week of Work Experience 'My work experience at René Cassin was an informative, impactful and enjoyable experience in which I learnt about the inner workings of an advocacy organisation.' Read Henry's full reflection here: renecassin.org/work-experie...

On 17 June 1939 the MS St Louis reached Antwerp, and 288 Jewish lives were saved when the UK offered refuge. Today, we must uphold that same commitment: safe routes, dignity and protection for all who seek sanctuary.

This #RefugeeWeek, we stand #WithRefugees🧡

We welcome the findings of the Mann review. Racism in the NHS is a major barrier in stopping minority communities from accessing their right to health.

Jewish staff and patients ‘suffer in silence’, NHS review finds

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Join us for a Lunch & Learn for Refugee Week 2026. 📆 When: Tuesday 16 June 📍 Where: ONLINE ⏰ Time: 12:30-2.00 pm BST 🎟️ Get Your Tickets on th link in our bio

Online Event: Join René Cassin and Generation 2 Generation for an in‑depth exploration of survival amid extreme deprivation and starvation during the Second World War, and how these experiences highlight the urgent need to enshrine a modern legal ‘right to food’. us.list-manage.com/lEnbqQjEGlA?...

Local democracy matters. Ahead of Thursday's elections, the Jewish Everyday Rights Forum is setting out what councils need to deliver. Read our full asks here: renecassin.org/2026-local-e...

We light candles in memory of Fanni, Gitu, and six million more and carry forward the responsibility to uphold human dignity.

ONLINE EVENT: Why justice matters: A moral and legal perspective The session will explore how the law can be used as a tool to secure accountability for perpetrators, and what a victim-centred approach requires when pursuing justice. Monday, 27 April, 19:00- 20:00 BST

Why justice matters: a moral and legal perspective

A victim-centred approach in the pursuit of justice - the work of October 7 Justice Without Borders (O7J)

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A joyous Easter to all our friends and colleagues marking it today! 🐰

Chag Pesach Sameach to everyone celebrating this evening! The story of Passover is a powerful reminder to us of the power and value of kindness which resonates today.

Hatzola provides health assistance to all communities. At times like this we take inspiration from them in protecting the rights of all people.

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim friends and colleagues! May your hearts be filled with gratitude, love, and forgiveness on this blessed day.

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.

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.

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.

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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. renecassin.org/50th-anniver...

As Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all who are observing. Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at René Cassin. 🌙

❤️ 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

🍇 #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...

Here There Are Blueberries

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

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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. 👉 bit.ly/4rDE5in

‘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’

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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. 👉 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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...

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 Read more: buff.ly/dQQACAg

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