In Poland, the new government missed an opportunity to reform the asylum and reception system, instead deepening dangerous political rhetoric. The crisis narrative further normalizes a militarized response to people seeking safety in the EU. What are the implications of the heightened crisis? MSF teams treated over 400 people stranded in uninhabitable forests since November … Read more
Human Rights Violations in Tunisia: A Concerning Issue Why is Tunisia Not a Safe Place for Migrants and Asylum Seekers? Rampant human rights violations against migrants and asylum seekers Lack of an asylum system in Tunisia Crackdown on civil society, judicial independence, and the media by the Tunisian government Challenges in determining nationalities or protection … Read more
What is the joint statement about? European Union urged to press India to end human rights abuses Five organizations call for immediate action from the Indian government Key concerns around discriminatory laws and policies highlighted Why is the EU-India human rights dialogue important? Annual dialogue considered a crucial opportunity for human rights advocacy Organizations emphasize … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and European Union (EU) are collaborating on an ongoing successful training series focused on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). What is the focus of the training series? Training series focuses on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Collaboration between ICRC and European Union (EU) How does this collaboration benefit humanitarian … Read more
What are Humanitarian Organizations Calling For? Ahead of the first plenary session of the new European Parliament, more than 90 human rights and humanitarian organizations are urging the European Union to stand firm in safeguarding the right to asylum and the rule of law. Amnesty International Danish Refugee Council Human Rights Watch Oxfam What is … Read more
Human Rights Organizations Urge EU to Protect Asylum Rights Why are over 90 human rights organizations calling on the new European Union? Amnesty International, Danish Refugee Council, Human Rights Watch, and Oxfam among the concerned organizations. Proposals by some EU countries to shift asylum processing and refugee protection criticized. What are the concerns raised by … Read more
Christian Brice’s Journey Back Home: What was the Situation? Christian Brice, 26, returned to Cameroon with the support of IOM. Part of the Protection, Return, and Reintegration Programme for Migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa. Funded by the European Union. What Happened to Christian Brice? Leaving for Tunisia on 9 November 2019 to study, Christian Brice had … Read more
High Commissioner’s statement at the Brussels Syria Conference Charles Eric Dunmore Mon, 05/27/2024 – 19:33 Why is Syria Important? All eyes have been on Gaza, but Syria also needs attention Conflict resolution vital to avoid humanitarian crises How can we solve the Syrian refugee crisis? UNHCR’s Standpoint UNHCR insists on international protection standards for Syrian … Read more
The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) praises the European Union’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum What is the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum? A new agreement by the European Union addressing migration and asylum Provides guidelines and support to Member States Director General Amy Pope’s Support Amy Pope, … 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