People Move. Migrants Welcome.

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People move. We always have, and we always will. And when we do, we deserve to be treated with equal dignity and respect – no matter how we arrived, where we come from, or the colour of our skin.

But right now, people who make the UK their home are under attack. Our politicians are willing to break international law in order to scapegoat people who have risked their lives to seek safety here. And our media amplifies negative and dangerous messages about people who move.

But we can be better than that. It’s time to come together and stand up for the rights of all people who move.

This is a fight for the future of our communities, and of our whole society. There’s so much at stake - and this movement needs all of us.

So, will you join us?

Yes, I want to join the movement!

New to JCWI? Welcome, we're so glad you're here! Find out more about us and how you can get involved below:

Check out our explainer to find out why we took this action now
Read our manifesto to discover our vision for a more united Britain
Find out more about the hostile immigration policies that divide our communities
Download our toolkit to learn how you can tackle hostile immigration policies in your local area

Stand with us as we fight for the rights of all people who move!

Latest

Rwanda Supreme Court ruling: what's next?

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled the Rwanda plan unlawful - what does this mean for people?
Joint civil society statement on the Supreme Court ruling on Rwanda

140 organisations welcome the Supreme Court ruling that the UK Government's plan to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda is unlawful.
JCWI response to the consultation on a Human Rights Bill for Scotland

JCWI responded to a Scottish government consultation on a proposed Human Rights Bill for Scotland
Joint briefing: fee increases for Home Office immigration and nationality applications

As part of a coalition of 14 organisations, we urge the Government to reverse hikes in visa and nationality fees which will leave individuals vulnerable and harm small businesses

What can I do?

How can we, as individuals and in our communities, take action to bring about a fairer immigration system?
Cooperating across borders

Migration is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be managed. Britain can and should take a leading role in shaping a global system of cooperative refugee protection and regional mechanisms for free movement.
Building a better Home Office

The Home Office is one of the most important government departments, but report after report has found a culture of hostility, dysfunction and inefficiency. It needs to be rebuilt from the ground up.
Levelling the legal playing field

The UK prides itself on its long commitment to justice and the rule of law. But for many migrants, cuts to legal aid and changes to appeal rights have made it impossible to hold the powerful to account.
Safeguarding data

Everyone should be able to speak with a doctor, a teacher or a police officer in confidence. But for migrants, data-sharing with immigration enforcement undermines the trust that can be placed in these relationships. That's bad for all of us.
Ending the Hostile Environment

The Hostile Environment turns doctors, teachers, landlords and police officers into border guards. Britain at its best is so much better than this.
Treating humans with humanity

The immigration enforcement system is made up of brutal and dehumanising raids, detention and deportations. This is a far cry from the values the vast majority of the British public hold dear - compassion and fairness.
Opening routes to status

It's essential that there are safe and clear routes to regular status, so that people can get on with their lives, work safely and raise their families.
Protecting and empowering women

Our immigration system creates additional risks for women. It doesn't have to be this way - we need robust, proactive protections for migrant women.
Keeping our promises to European Nationals

We owe it to our nearly four million European friends, neighbours, partners and colleagues to improve the design of the Settled Status scheme, to ensure that their rights are protected.