Borders kill – time to question them?
On Wednesday (1 December), at least 27 people drowned trying to reach safety in the UK. Thousands have perished over the years. Is it time to rethink the whole concept of borders?, asks Cryton Chikoko.
Tag: Migrants
Summary of recommendations on migrants’ rights for the new Scottish Human Rights Bill
The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) has published a new report with recommendations on migrants’ rights for the new Scottish Human Rights Bill….
Higher qualifications do not translate into securing employment for Africans in Scotland
Labour market imperfections are part of the findings of The Diaspora African Women Support Network (DAWSUN) research on the impact of COVID-19 on the socio-economic status of Africans living in Scotland. The Voices Within Research report throws up stark employment inequalities.
Emma Raducanu shines a light on the importance of citizenship
Emma Raducanu’s successes at Wimbledon as well as her migrant background shed light on the immense contributions of the migrant community to the UK. Many children are denied their right to participate in society and reach their full potential due to their immigration status, writes Cryton Chikoko.
The heartaches of UK spousal visas
After the news that the wife of British wrestling champion Muhammad Mokaev was twice refused the UK visiting visa, many on Twitter have shared their experience with the Home Office’s inhumane policies. Cryton Chikoko writes about the heartaches and burden on migrant communities by UK spousal visa policies.
#HaveAHeart – A JCWI Valentine Event
For this Valentine’s Day, the Joint Council for The Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) have organised the social media event “Have A Heart” in celebration of love and in solidarity with families who live apart due to the UK’s current spouse visa requirements. JCWI is inviting people to run or walk in a heart shape and share a photo on social media with the hashtag #HaveAHeart.
Mandatory Self-isolation Law Overlooks Vulnerable Migrants
If we are to eradicate all hiding places for the virus, the government has to be bold and dismantle the hostile environment brick-by-brick…
Invisibility and Silence: Hate Crime Against East/ Southeast Asian Migrants in the UK
In order to create a safe society for all, my community and I have a role to play – in support and solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement – we must become more vocal about our experiences to bring diverse narratives of racism that are not much spoken out about, writes Mariko Hayashi
What does coming out of lockdown mean for Southeast and East Asian UK migrants? – an interview with Mariko Hayashi
On June 26th, Cryton Chikoko and Stina Nölken of The BaRE UK spoke to Mariko Hayashi, a writer, independent researcher on human rights and migration, and director of the Southeast and East Asian Centre. Mariko talks about her experience of the lockdown as a Japanese migrant and her work to respond to the increase in racist abuse against Southeast and East Asian communities since the coronavirus outbreak.