Reacting to the Polish government’s new migration strategy which cites the threat of Russia and Belarus using migration to ‘destabilize the country’ and proposes temporary suspension of the right to seek asylum, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayake, expressed concerns. Why is suspension of the right to seek asylum unlawful? Poland’s new … Read more
Reacting to the Polish government’s new migration strategy Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe, Dinushika Dissanayake, criticizes the proposal to suspend the right to seek asylum, calling it “flagrantly unlawful.” The strategy cites the threat of Russia and Belarus using migration to destabilize the country. What are the key concerns raised by Amnesty International? … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is providing assistance to National Societies in Poland to collect and manage tracing cases of individuals missing in connection with international armed conflict in Ukraine. **What is the ICRC doing in Poland?** – The ICRC is supporting National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases. – This … Read more
The Polish Red Cross recently initiated the Emblem Campaign in Poland. What is the Emblem Campaign? Aims to raise awareness about the importance of the Red Cross emblem Encourages respect for the emblem as a symbol of protection and humanitarian values How will the campaign be conducted? Through educational programs and social media outreach By … Read more
Why is defending the right to abortion becoming more dangerous? Fernanda Doz Costa, Director of Gender, Racial Justice, Refugees and Migrants Rights Program at Amnesty International, sheds light on the increasing risks faced by those who provide reproductive care, including abortions. Hate emails, stigmatization, death threats, and more plague healthcare professionals worldwide. The backlash against … Read more
Why is the ban at the Poland-Belarus border a concern for humanitarian organisations? Andreas Spaett, head of MSF’s humanitarian activities in Poland, highlights how the ban on entry to the border area acts as a blindfold, preventing visibility and assistance to those in need. What are the potential consequences of recent developments at the border? … Read more
Why is Access to Aid and Assistance Vital in the Poland-Belarus Border Area? Andreas Spaett of MSF highlights the importance of having visibility in the densely forested border area between Poland and Belarus to provide necessary help. All individuals seeking protection in Poland should be treated with humanity and dignity. Access to the buffer zone … Read more
In an event marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, graduate students in Poland have the opportunity to take part in an essay competition focusing on the impact of disinformation and hate speech on individuals in conflict. What is the purpose of the essay competition? Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. Examining … Read more