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The Institute of Race Relations is at the cutting edge of the research and analysis that inform the struggle for racial justice in Britain, Europe and internationally.

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The fear that stalks asylum seekers from the Russian Federation

EU countries are accused of leaving asylum seekers from the Russian Federation vulnerable to the repressive reach of the Russian state.

May 16, 2013

Inquest into Jimmy Mubenga’s death at the hands of G4S to begin

On Monday 13 May 2013, the inquest into the death of Jimmy Mubenga begins.

May 9, 2013

We need to end racism now – period

A member of the Swedish anti-racist magazine MANA reflects on the challenges posed by Operation REVA.

May 9, 2013

Deaths in immigration detention on the increase?

This year, two men have died following their detention in immigration removal centres near Heathrow, and another two people have died in hospital shortly after release from detention in 2012 and 2011.

May 2, 2013

Spotlight on far-right violence

An overview of racially motivated attacks perpetrated by members of the far-right and convictions over the last few months.

May 2, 2013

Upcoming Events

The medical professional’s role in protecting torture victims

A meeting to discuss the situation in Sri Lanka and the UK.

May 22, 2013

Save legal aid

A demonstration outside Parliament to save legal aid from government privatisation followed by a rally.

May 23, 2013