Exploring Refugee Education Options in Bangkok What educational support do NGOs in Bangkok provide for refugees? Financial support Language classes How can these organizations assist in refugee education? NGOs in Bangkok help navigate the complexities of refugee education, as there are additional costs and language barriers to consider. What is the goal of the “Know … Read more
What are child refugees facing in the UK? 1,300 children wrongly assessed as adults by the Home Office Nearly 500 children placed in adult accommodation or detention Charities warn of risks of exploitation and abuse What does the new report reveal? At least 1,300 refugee children wrongly placed in adult settings in 18 months Children … Read more
Pope Francis Highlights the Importance of Support for Migrants What is Pope Francis advocating for? Priests supporting migrants Why does Pope Francis believe this is important? Belonging and acceptance for migrants Pope Francis recently emphasized the crucial role of priests in providing support and solidarity to migrants. He highlighted the need for religious leaders to … Read more
What is the significance of the Governments of Cameroon and Colombia strengthening relations in DDR? On April 22, 2024, the Governments of Cameroon and Colombia announced a closer bond in Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR). This collaboration focuses on exchanging knowledge and enhancing capabilities in the peacebuilding realm. What program was initiated by the two … Read more
IRAP Hosting Webinar Training for Legal Practitioners on Refugee Protection Claims Related to Climate Change IRAP is hosting a webinar training session focused on U.S. Refugee Protection Claims Related to Climate Change and Environmental Disasters. The training will take place on Earth Day, April 22nd, from 12pm-1pm ET and is CLE-eligible. Interested practitioners can register … Read more
Click Aroi What does Click Aroi do to help refugees? Enhances refugees’ skills in traditional cooking Provides training on business skills and entrepreneurship Creates channels for them to tell their stories through food How does Click Aroi promote cultural diversity? Enables refugee families to share their cultures and cuisines Creates unique positive experiences based on … Read more
Decoding the Latest Home Office Statistics: A Humanitarian Perspective Enver Solomon, CEO of the Refugee Council, sheds light on the recent quarterly statistics unveiled by the Home Office, specifically focusing on the year concluding in December 2023. What Do the Numbers Reveal? Over 60,000 individuals were granted asylum last year, marking the highest number on … Read more
Bishop Mark Seitz Speaks Out Against Texas’ Crackdown on Migrants What is the Bishop’s stance on Texas’ actions? Bishop Seitz criticizes Texas Attorney General’s attempt to shut down Annunciation House He condemns state’s efforts to criminalize migration Seitz views it as part of a larger historical project to police migrants Why is this news important? … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) appoints Sir Mo Farah as Global Goodwill Ambassador What is the purpose of Sir Mo Farah’s visit to Kenya as IOM’s Global Goodwill Ambassador? He aims to raise awareness for the needs of migrants in Kenya He will advocate for the use of sport to build confidence and integration … Read more
Challenging Government Policy Preventing Syrian Refugees from Reuniting This case raises concerns about a government policy that bars Syrian refugees from accessing a family reunification pathway designed to bypass visa backlogs. Our plaintiffs, two U.S. citizens who fled Syria as refugees, are striving to reunite with their siblings left behind in Jordan. Their siblings face … Read more