Migrant

Activism

In New Cross, an immigration raid shows ‘cruelty‘ of police

No one is illegal — The police response to an attempted intervention in an immigration raid in South East London has been labelled ‘brutality’ by campaigners.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Activism

Why climate justice means migrant justice

Climate takeover — It is morally reprehensible to have a conversation about climate justice without acknowledging the issues around race and migration, writes Yvonne Blake, the co-founder of MORE.

Written by: Yvonne Blake

Activism

The migrants left abandoned after a Marseille building fire

‘We are seen as nothing‘ — Earlier this month, a devastating blaze killed at least three people and left hundreds hospitalised. It has exposed the French government’s total neglect of the country’s migrants.

Written by: Frank L’Opez

Culture

The photographer capturing five years of the refugee crisis

A dream of Europe — Since Spring 2015, Jacob Ehrbahn has been documenting the worst refugee crisis in recent history. He is determined to make sure the issue, which is still devastating lives, does not fade from public attention.

Written by: Huck

Film

The young filmmakers showing a personal side of immigration

The Shortest Nights — In Tough, Journey of a Stateless Man and Calling Home, promising young filmmakers show three different sides of immigration – ranging from a mother-daughter conversation to the experience of being stripped of your identity.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Photography

When migrants photograph their own journeys in Europe

Disposable Perspectives — Amy Lineham gave 15 men living in a Paris migrant camp disposable cameras, what was captured shows the humanity of the people behind the label.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Photography

The travel guide for undocumented immigrants trying to enter the USA

A different type of travel guide — Cuban photojournalist Lisette Poole spent 48 days documenting the journey of two Cuban women migrating to the United States. Now, Marta and Liset's story of resilience becomes an unlikely travel guide.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Reportage

Evicting the Jungle: Finding facts amid the endless speculation

Never ending waiting — For the thousands of refugees still stuck in a state of flux in the Calais Jungle, stability and security were already hard to come by. Now the camp is facing impending eviction, but with little information coming from the authorities life feels even more delicate.

Written by: Nancy Dent

Art

Felipe Merida’s powerful illustrations reveal America’s hidden Latino workers

Ghosts in the machine — Felipe Merida’s Latinos USA solo show celebrates the often-overlooked contribution of Latinos to American society.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

A growing grassroots movement is supporting the Calais refugees

A swarm of solidarity — The lack of government humanitarian support and incendiary media coverage has prompted ordinary people to go to Calais and help out any way they know how.

Written by: Alex King

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