Policy Areas - Race and Identity

'Culture of disbelief' found amongst officials dealing with refugee claims

Agencies — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:07:21 +0100

An inquiry has said that Britain's asylum system is inhumane and urged the Government to improve the treatment of refugees. The Independent Asylum Commission (IAC), made 46 recommendations to the Home Office.

Parliamentarians to hear Amazon forest plea from Brazilian tribes

agency reporter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:57:03 +0100

Backed by Catholic aid agency CAFOD, two indigenous indians from Brazil have arrived in London this week to make an urgent plea to members of parliament for help to save their Amazon forest home.

Migrant voices - listening to those who come

Simon Barrow — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:10:11 +0100

In a special feature for Refugee Week (16-22 June 2008) openDemocracy.net hosted MigrantVoice on refuge, a debate on the issues that matter for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

Green Faith

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:32:43 +0100

Start: 29/06/2008 - 14:00

End: 29/06/2008 - 19:30

A Day Exploring Spiritual Traditions and the Environment

Speakers:
Abbot Christopher Jamison (Worth Abbey/The Monastery TV Series)
Speaking on the theme The Ecology of Happiness

Researching Violence and Conflict (Conference)

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:55:55 +0100

Start: 04/07/2008 - 09:30

End: 05/07/2008 - 18:30

The Centre of African Studies (London), based at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), is pleased to announce a two-day conference on ‘Researching Violence and Conflict: Methodological

No hope in 'Christian nation' nostalgia

Press Office — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:49:58 +0100

Responding to the latest remarks by Bishop Michael Nazir Ali about the decline of Christianity and moral values in Britain Simon Barrow, co-directo

South African church leader expresses dismay at xenophobia

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:41:27 +0100

The head of Africa's biggest church grouping says he is tormented by a wave of attacks against foreigners in South Africa that have claimed the lives of at least 50 people - denting the reputation of the post-apartheid society.

US immigration law 'badly broken' say Lutherans

agency reporter — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:53:38 +0100

Lutherans in America have expressed concern over the impact of immigration enforcement raids on children and families in the US. They say that US immigration law is 'badly broken' and in desperate need of reform.

Independent Asylum Commission warns of 'bleak future' for sanctuary

agency reporter — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:40:40 +0100

The Independent Asylum Commission today publishes 'Saving Sanctuary', the first of three reports of recommendations aimed at restoring public confidence in sanctuary for those who have fled persecution.

Living Amongst…Exploring what Incarnational Living actually means. Is it for us?

Jordan Tchilingirian — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:59:29 +0100

Start: 03/06/2008 - 09:45

End: 03/06/2008 - 15:30

Incarnational living is a buzz phrase right now, whether it is in the literature of the emerging church or in the call of inner-city church planters to move into areas of deprivation.

Obama, Wright and wrong

Simon Barrow — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:23:38 +0100

The Democratic presidential contest has been getting ugly. And Barack Obama's church ties have become both a boon and a bane.

US Methodist church calls for justice for migrants

agency reporter — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:04:54 +0100

The United Methodist Church is urging justice for migrants worldwide and reform of U.S. immigration laws.

Delegates to the denomination's top legislative body, meeting April 23-May 2, adopted resolutions covering both global migration and immigration issues in the United States.

Bishop attacks government over undocumented migrants

agency reporter — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:03:44 +0100

A Catholic bishop has launched a strong attack on the government's failure to regularise undocumented migrants living in Britain, branding its policies 'irresponsible', 'shameful' and 'unjust'.

Reconciling with the other side: Perspectives from the South Caucasus

Jordan Tchilingirian — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:05:16 +0100

Start: 27/09/2008 - 18:30

What happens when the ideals you believe in are unpopular with your neighbours? How do you deal with pervasive stereotypes and fear?

Black clergy in USA say gays face same rights struggle as black people

staff writers — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:51:29 +0100

Two senior black United Methodist clergy in the USA, also longtime civil-rights advocates, say there are parallels between the struggles of blacks in the 1960s and those of gays and lesbians working for full inclusion in the church today.