Women Against the Far Right: A Collective Stand for Truth and Dignity

5/9/2025

Earlier this week, The Guardian reported on a joint open letter signed by over 100 prominent women — including MPs, musicians, union leaders, and campaigners — rejecting attempts to link asylum seekers with sexual violence.
The letter, coordinated by Stand Up to Racism, calls out the far right’s cynical use of women’s safety to fuel anti-migrant sentiment. It reminds us that violence against women is a systemic issue rooted in inequality, not immigration status. As the signatories make clear: scapegoating asylum seekers not only distorts the truth, it endangers lives.
RAPAR stands firmly with those who refuse to let fear and misinformation shape public discourse. We share this article to amplify the voices behind the letter and to reaffirm our commitment to justice, evidence, and collective dignity.
Read the full article on The Guardian.

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Welcome to Cassandra who never gives up, a blog page where we share our reflections on the news stories that are consequences of the policies that we and many others have campaigned about. We are Cassandra, a group of human rights activists who work for RAPAR (Refugee and Asylum Participatory Action Research), a community organisation that supports and empowers people who are at risk of having their human rights violated.

We have been involved in various campaigns for social justice, such as "Keep Your Coins - We Want Change", which aims to end homelessness and poverty in the UK, and "Stop the War on Yemen", which calls for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in the world's worst humanitarian crisis. We have also witnessed the impact of these campaigns on the lives of the people who are affected by them, both positively and negatively.

In this blog, we will share our personal insights and opinions on the news stories that relate to the issues that we care about. We will also analyse the policies and actions of the government and other factors that influence these issues. We will try to highlight the voices and perspectives of the people who are often ignored and silenced by the mainstream media and politicians. We will also try to provide some suggestions and solutions for how we can make a difference and create a better world for everyone.

We chose the name Cassandra who never gives up because we identify with the mythological figure of Cassandra, who was cursed by Apollo to always speak the truth, but never be believed. We feel like sometimes we are in a similar situation, as we try to warn people about the dangers and injustices that are happening around us, but often face disbelief and indifference. However, unlike Cassandra, who was doomed to suffer in silence, we never give up on speaking out and fighting for what we believe in. We hope that through this blog, we can inspire and encourage others to do the same.

Thank you for visiting our blog page, and we hope you enjoy reading our posts. Please feel free to leave your comments and feedback, and share this page with your friends and family. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can change the world.

Cassandra who never gives up!

Women Against the Far Right: A Collective Stand for Truth and Dignity

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