What’s the Latest on US-Mexico Border Asylum? Last week, US President Joe Biden implemented a new executive order restricting asylum applications for those crossing the US-Mexico border irregularly. These restrictions will be activated when daily crossings exceed a certain threshold for seven consecutive days. Threshold for activation: 2,500 crossings/day Threshold for deactivation: Below 1,500 crossings/day … Read more
Discover the Impact of Sudan Conflict on Refugee Crisis What is Happening? Since April 2023, over 650,000 individuals have been displaced due to the conflict in Sudan Tens of thousands have sought refuge in Boro Medina, located in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State How Many People Are Affected? More than 650,000 individuals have been forced to flee … Read more
Why are so many people going missing in today’s conflicts? The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently spoke at a meeting convened by the Chair to address the alarming trend of people disappearing during modern conflicts. Conflicts today are leading to a significant number of missing persons. The scale at which people are … Read more
What happened at the Ukraine Recovery Conference? The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) recently concluded in Berlin. Representatives from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 14 countries, and various development institutions and international organizations came together. IOM Deputy Director General for Management and Reform, Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano, emphasized IOM’s dedication to the people of Ukraine. The event … Read more
What is the Impact of Hepatitis C Infection among Rohingya Refugees? A study conducted by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reveals that nearly one-fifth of Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar camps in Bangladesh are currently infected with hepatitis C, a potentially life-threatening condition. Why are Hepatitis C Infections Prevalent in the Refugee Camps? The lack of … Read more
June 12, 2024 New York, NY Last Friday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the U.S. government’s attempt to avoid accountability in Afghan & Iraqi Allies v. Blinken, a class action lawsuit challenging the U.S. government’s failure to adjudicate Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications in a timely manner. What Was the Decision? The U.S. … Read more
How are medical and psychological care services being provided to migrant survivors? Access to medical and psychological care services has been facilitated for migrant survivors of sexual violence since mid-April. Local partner Cadena is collaborating with health authorities and other groups to provide comprehensive assistance. Activities at Estación Migratoria del Sur (EMI Sur) focus on … Read more
What is Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Concerned About? Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is concerned about the new ban imposed by the Polish Ministry of Interior, restricting access to the eastern border zone near the Polish-Belarusian border. This ban could potentially block civil society access to individuals seeking protection, putting their lives at risk by preventing … Read more
What is the call to action? Implementation of the Geneva Conventions How should the Geneva Conventions be implemented? Both the letter and the spirit must be followed Summary: The call to action is for the faithful implementation of the Geneva Conventions, both in letter and spirit. Source: www.icrc.org
Angola Bishops Applaud Move to Regularize Migrant Documentation What is the recent development in Angola regarding migrant documentation? The Episcopal migrant commission in Angola (CEPAMI) appreciates the government’s decision to provide documentation for individuals with irregular status. CEPAMI highlighted that the Church’s advocacy over the past decade has influenced this positive step. Why is this … Read more