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
Breaking News: What are the latest updates on asylum seekers in the UK? In response to the recent quarterly statistics from the Home Office… Chief Policy Analyst at the Refugee Council, Jon Featonby, expresses concern… Why are refugees still seeking safety despite government measures? Despite the Government’s efforts, desperate refugees continue to seek safety in … Read more
Response to the Latest Home Office Immigration Statistics Are Government Measures Leading to a Meltdown in the Asylum System? Refugee Council expresses concerns over the impact of Government measures Over 31,000 people crossed the Channel seeking safety in the UK Why are Refugees Fleeing to the UK? Majority fleeing war, persecution, and violence in countries … Read more
Climate crisis fuels flooding and deepens displacement In recent weeks, torrential rains in Afghanistan, Brazil, and East Africa have inundated towns and villages, destroyed homes and livelihoods, and brought increasing hardship for the most vulnerable populations. Refugees and displaced people have seen their shelters swept away, while host communities have lost their homes and been … Read more
What are the human stories behind weapon contamination in the Asia-Pacific region? We uncover compelling narratives from Afghanistan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan, and the Philippines, shedding light on the individuals affected by weapon contamination. Discover the personal accounts of those impacted Learn about the challenges they face on a daily basis Understand the human cost of … Read more
Refugee Council Analysis: Channel Crossings in 2023 How many people crossed the Channel in 2023? In 2023, 29,437 individuals crossed the Channel. This number is slightly higher than 2021 but lower than 2022. Which countries did most Channel crossers come from? 72% of crossers in 2023 came from seven countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria. … 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