Humanitarian Aid Resumes Along US-Mexico Border Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has resumed work supporting non-profit groups in Arizona, USA, providing aid to migrants and asylum seekers crossing the US-Mexico border near the Sonoran Desert. Assessing Medical Needs MSF team collaborates with Humane Borders, Samaritans, No More Deaths, and local nonprofits Identified vulnerable migrants in need … Read more
IRAP Announces Initiative to Expand Legal Pathways to Safety IRAP recently launched the Bay Area Family Reunification Initiative with partners in the U.S. and Latin America to strengthen pathways for separated children and families. This initiative aims to provide access to family reunification pathways for immigrants in the Bay Area and their family members abroad. … Read more
By denying and restricting access to abortion to millions of people since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 with the Dobbs decision, the United States is failing to comply with its international human rights obligations and standards to ensure pregnant people have access to abortion, according to a new report published by Amnesty … Read more
Forced Repatriation of Haitians by the United States Raises Concerns What are the implications of the U.S. government’s deportation flights to Haiti amidst ongoing violence? Violations of commitments to non-refoulement Disparate impact on Black migrants exercising their rights Staff Attorney Erik Crew emphasizes the need for the U.S. to provide lawful pathways for Haitians seeking … Read more
On July 1, 2024, Panama and the United States collaborated for a groundbreaking initiative using U.S. State Department funds for deportations from Panama. Let’s delve into the details of this significant partnership: What is the Diplomatic Arrangement Between Panama and the United States? An agreement between Panama and the U.S. for the repatriation of foreign … Read more
Child Protection urged as the Multinational Security Support Mission deploys to Haiti Why is Child Protection Urged in Haiti? The Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission led by Kenyan police starts deployment in Haiti. Amnesty International stresses the need for human rights safeguards to prevent violations. What are the Concerns? Lack of transparency on implementation of … Read more
IRAP Files Lawsuit Challenging U.S. Government’s Determination IRAP filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. government’s determination, under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), that a group of Afghan children aged out of eligibility to immigrate to safety in the United States due to government delays. What is the Case Background? Four Afghan parents and one … Read more
Why did IRAP oppose the DHS proposed rule? IRAP submitted a public comment opposing the DHS proposed rule on June 12, 2024. The rule would apply mandatory bars to asylum at the fear stage, contrary to Congressional intent. IRAP argues that the rule would increase inefficiencies and risks of family separation. What are the potential … Read more
What’s the Latest on US-Mexico Border Asylum? Last week, US President Joe Biden implemented a new executive order restricting asylum applications for those crossing the US-Mexico border irregularly. These restrictions will be activated when daily crossings exceed a certain threshold for seven consecutive days. Threshold for activation: 2,500 crossings/day Threshold for deactivation: Below 1,500 crossings/day … Read more
IRAP ANNOUNCES NEW DISABILITY INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM LED BY ELHAM YOUSSEFIAN What is the announcement about? The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) has unveiled its new Disability Inclusion and Accessibility program. Who will be leading the program? Elham Youssefian, previously from the International Disability Alliance, will be heading the program. What is the focus … Read more