refugees

March 28, 2020

Europe should curb immigration detention during pandemic, says Human Rights Watch

States have an obligation to ensure that medical care for those in their custody is at least equivalent to that available to the general population and must not limit equal access to preventive, curative, or palliative care.
March 20, 2020

Suffering reaches 'unimaginable levels' under EU-Turkey refugee deal

The EU-Turkey deal has resulted in approximately 40,000 people seeking asylum being trapped in appalling conditions in the five EU ‘hotspot’ refugee camps on the Greek islands, says Oxfam.
March 3, 2020

European Union provides €30 million in humanitarian assistance to Sudan

More than 9 million people in Sudan are estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance, with access to food remaining a major concern.
February 23, 2020

Right to vote extended in Scotland

The Bill extends voting rights to all foreign nationals with leave to remain, including all those granted refugee status, and prisoners serving a custodial sentence of 12 months or less.
February 9, 2020

UNHCR calls for decisive action to end 'alarming' conditions on Aegean islands

The UN Refugee Agency is urging Greece to intensify efforts to address alarming overcrowding and precarious conditions for asylum seekers and migrants staying on the five Greek Aegean islands of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos, and Leros.
February 3, 2020

UN Refugee Agency welcomes Tajikistan’s new law on statelessness

New law allows foreign nationals and stateless people to obtain residence permits, which will enable them to apply for Tajik citizenship ater three years.
January 29, 2020

UN report urges accountability for Libya airstrike deaths

The July 2019 airstrikes in Libya killed at least 53 migrants and refugees at the Tajoura detention centre.
January 10, 2020

US-Iran conflict restricting aid work in Iraq, says Oxfam

Oxfam has closed its offices, including in Erbil, asking staff to work from their homes and avoid travel.
December 19, 2019

Global Refugee Forum pledges collective action for better refugee inclusion

A high-level meeting in Geneva has secured substantial commitments of support for refugees and the communities they live in, notably with important pledges of new long-term support for inclusion.
December 17, 2019

Award to Lutheran church in Costa Rica for refugee response

The Lutheran Costa Rican Church has received the 'Living Integration Seal' award 2019, award given by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to organisations for support to refugees.