Student Rights is a non-partisan group dedicated to supporting equality, democracy and freedom from extremism on university campuses. We were set up in June 2009 as a reaction to increasing political extremism and marginalisation of vulnerable students on campus.
Led by National Director Raheem Kassam, the organisation consist of various interns, student activists and sources as well as an advisory board.
Why we exist
A worrying shift in the priorities of Student Unions means that the needs of students, such as accommodation, higher teaching standards, sports facilities etc are inadequately addressed. Student Rights exists to ensure universities value their greatest assets and serves them appropriately.
Your Safety
A growing culture of discrimination on campus means students are finding themselves marginalised and intimidated for voicing their views. Below are some examples of individuals or groups of being threatened as a result of their ideologies, religious choices or race.
What we do
Student Rights run campaigns dedicated to protecting the rights you are entitled to as a student. We are prominent in the news media as an outlet for the need for students to be represented and fairly treated and in addition to this, we host various events throughout the year.
Support
If there is marginalisation or discrimination on campus which you or anyone else is a victim of we have a free support network to help you deal with this. You can email us at info@studentrights.org.uk and we will contact you and give you advice on your next step.
Speakers and Events
We believe in free and fair debate as part of intellectual discussion with those who have shown themselves to act in the interest of students and our liberal democracy. Student Rights maintains excellent relationships with speakers specialising on topics relating to the importance of liberty and what it means to live in a truly free society. We also host balanced panel discussions on a wide range of topics in order to promote intellectual discussion in a non-judgemental and open dialogue.
