Introducing Lucía Chávez: New Executive Director of Asylum Access Mexico! Who is Lucía Chávez? Meet Lucía Chávez, the new Executive Director at Asylum Access Mexico. A feminist human rights advocate with a strategic vision and exceptional background in human rights and international law. What are her Achievements? Provided legal assistance to victims of human rights … Read more
A new report from the Refugee Council highlights the challenges refugees face when seeking housing after being granted refugee protection. Why is the process problematic? Refugees have just 28 days to find secure housing before risking eviction. Newly recognized refugees struggle to find homes in the private rental sector. The report shows a 239% increase … Read more
The systemic failures in the process refugees face in seeking housing following a decision to grant them refugee protection have been exposed in a new report by the Refugee Council. The report emphasizes the challenges that refugees encounter due to a “dysfunctional by design and discriminatory in delivery” process. Why is there a crisis in … Read more
Spanish Bishops Support Initiative to Regularize Migrants’ Status What stance did Spanish Bishops take on undocumented migrants? Spanish Bishops emphasized the importance of regularizing the status of undocumented migrants. Addressing factors driving migration was also highlighted. Who supported the legal recognition of certain groups of irregular migrants? The move for legal recognition of certain groups … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and IKEA Supply Join Forces to Support Migrant Workers’ Rights What is the latest partnership signed by IOM and IKEA Supply? IOM and IKEA Supply have recently signed a partnership agreement. The collaboration aims to enhance the rights and well-being of migrant workers in the IKEA supply chain. What … Read more
Following the recent announcement by Pakistani authorities, what is the latest development in the ‘repatriation plan’ for Afghans in the country? An estimated 3.7 million Afghans reside in Pakistan, with 500,000 already crossing the border. Many have been in Pakistan for decades without legal recourse to stay. ‘Repatriation’ involves relocating to a country facing various … Read more
Refugee and Human Rights Advocates Address Climate Displacement What Happened? Advocates testified before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Barbados Historic hearing on States’ human rights obligations in the climate emergency Testimony presented by several organizations and experts Why is it Important? Millions displaced in Latin America and the Caribbean due to climate crisis … Read more
Why Movies on Forced Displacement Matter Movies can offer a unique lens into the stories of people affected by global issues, including forced displacement. However, many films tend to rely on stereotypes when portraying refugees. Here are five movies that have managed to capture the true essence of the refugee experience. Io Capitano Io Capitano … Read more
Deputy Director General Lukas Gehrke and Ralph Genetzke, Director of the ICMPD Brussels Mission, celebrated with representatives from various countries and experts to mark the impact of MIEUX. What were the highlights of the event? The peer-to-peer element in migration governance The wider implications of capacity development The role of training institutions in knowledge exchange … Read more
115,575 people seeking asylum will be stranded in “permanent limbo” by the end of 2024 Cost Implications: Impact on Taxpayers Estimated cost: Up to £6.2 billion annually for accommodation expenses alone Refugee Council’s Warning A new report from the Refugee Council highlights the potential consequences of the UK Government’s Illegal Migration Act and Rwanda Plan, … Read more