New Lawsuit: Children of Afghan Allies Should Be Eligible for SIVs What is the Lawsuit About? Five Afghan nationals filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government. Represented by IRAP and Williams & Connolly LLP. Children aged out of eligibility in the SIV program due to processing delays. What is the Child Status Protection Act? Created … Read more
Challenges in the Asylum System What are the Urgent Issues? Lack of initial asylum decisions for 96% of Channel crossers Backlog of 120,000 awaiting initial decisions 27,000 appeals pending, a fourfold increase since 2023 36,000 asylum seekers accommodated in hotels Tens of thousands stranded due to the Illegal Migration Act Expected 40,300 dangerous Channel crossings … Read more
IRAP Files Lawsuit Challenging U.S. Government’s Determination IRAP filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. government’s determination, under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), that a group of Afghan children aged out of eligibility to immigrate to safety in the United States due to government delays. What is the Case Background? Four Afghan parents and one … Read more
What concerns do Mexican Bishops have about US migration directive? Mexican Bishops: US directive allows for “arbitrary deportations” Declaration calls for respect of human rights and dignity Educators express concerns over potential lack of asylum opportunities Why are Mexican Bishops calling for respect of human rights? Aim to ensure fair treatment and protection for migrants … Read more
What did U.S. Bishops condemn regarding the new policy at the southern border? U.S. Bishops condemned a new policy restricting the opportunity to seek international protection. The policy disregards fundamental humanitarian protections and U.S. asylum law. Migration lead Bishop Mark J. Seitz expressed deep concern over the new policy. The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Netherlands have joined hands for a new initiative. What is the new program all about? The program is named Cooperation on Migration and Partnership to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS). Why is this significant? This collaboration aims to address migration challenges … Read more
How are Catholic Parishes in Egypt Supporting Refugees Escaping Sudan? Catholic parishes in Egypt are stepping up to help refugees fleeing the brutal conflict in Sudan. The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) reported on the critical assistance being provided to those in need. The Catholic parishes are offering shelter and basic necessities to refugees. Medical … Read more
The Crisis in Northern Rakhine State: MSF Halts Medical Activities What led to the suspension of MSF’s medical activities in Northern Rakhine State? Escalation of conflict Indiscriminate violence Severe restrictions on humanitarian access How has this impacted the communities in the townships? The suspension will leave communities with zero access to healthcare in the face … Read more
On 19 and 20 June 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted a workshop in Yaoundé to support the Cameroon Humanitarian Organisations Initiative (C.H.O.I). The workshop aimed to enhance the understanding of SPHERE standards and multi-sectoral needs assessment methods among participants. What were the objectives of the workshop? Gain a comprehensive understanding of SPHERE … Read more
What is the latest humanitarian news? A new update has been released. To view it, please enter the password provided below: Password: [Enter Password] Why is it important to stay informed? Understanding the latest humanitarian news can help you stay informed about global issues and ways to make a positive impact. What can you do … Read more