Refugees

Helping Hand for Relief and Development Marks World Refugee Day with "Kids for Refugees In-Kind Toy Drive"

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Demography, Aftermath of war, Forced migration, Right of asylum, Refugee children, Refugee, Refugees, Human migration

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) marks World Refugee Day with an In-Kind Gifts Toy Drive for refugee children.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) marks World Refugee Day with an In-Kind Gifts Toy Drive for refugee children.
  • Refugees often face dangerous obstacles on their journey to safety, including a lack of access to essential needs like clean water, food, shelter, and health care.
  • They rely on the global community for survival, which is why your donations are so crucial.
  • This World Refugee Day, HHRD focuses on the power of inclusion.

Statement - Minister Mendicino marks World Refugee Day

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Sunday, June 20, 2021
Refugees, Aftermath of war, Forced migration, Right of asylum, Human migration, Demography, Cultural globalization, Refugee, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Third country resettlement, World Refugee Day, Scottish Refugee Council

OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2021 /CNW/ -The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino, M.P., P.C., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2021 /CNW/ -The Honourable Marco E.L. Mendicino, M.P., P.C., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today issued the following statement:
    "The world is facing a refugee crisis.
  • "The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees recently called Canada "a bright light in a horrible year for refugee resettlement."
  • "In the lead up to World Refugee Day, I also announced a series of initiatives to help support and welcome more refugees.
  • On this World Refugee Day, we recommit to our pledge to continue to be a place of refuge for those who need it most."

Alight And UNIFY Lead Global Movement For World Refugee Day

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Software, Demography, Operating systems, Refugees, World Refugee Day, Alight, Refugee, Facebook, Psychological resilience

MINNEAPOLIS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to honor the resilience and perseverance of displaced people around the world, Alight and UNIFY are proud to present Unify for World Refugee Day on June 20, 2021.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to honor the resilience and perseverance of displaced people around the world, Alight and UNIFY are proud to present Unify for World Refugee Day on June 20, 2021.
  • The World Refugee Day Live Broadcastbegins at 9AM PST (11AM CST, 7PM EDT) and will be hosted on Facebook @ fb.com/unify.
  • All throughout the world, individuals and organizations are standing together to acknowledge World Refugee Day.
  • To learn more about Alight's work and Unify For World Refugee Day, visit www.wearealight.org .

USA for UNHCR Names Former Refugee Abdallah Al-Obaidi as World Refugee Day Featured Storyteller

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Aftermath of war, Demography, Refugees, Forced migration, Right of asylum, Articles, United Nations Development Group, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, World Refugee Day, Refugee, Cultural globalization

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of World Refugee Day (June 20), USA for UNHCR today announced 23-year-old Abdallah Al-Obaidi, a former refugee from Iraq, as the organization's featured storyteller.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of World Refugee Day (June 20), USA for UNHCR today announced 23-year-old Abdallah Al-Obaidi, a former refugee from Iraq, as the organization's featured storyteller.
  • USA for UNHCR announces featured storyteller in recognition of World Refugee Day.
  • As the featured storyteller, Abdallah's journey as a refugee has been transformed into an animated video.
  • Four additional storytellers from around the country were selected to be featured as part of World Refugee Day activities, including:
    Dana Aljubouri, 12.

African Entrepreneur Collective Celebrates World Refugee Day by Highlighting Opportunities for Investments in Refugee Communities

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Demography, Refugees, Aftermath of war, Forced migration, Population, Refugee, Right of asylum, World Refugee Day

KIGALI, Rwanda, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- African Entrepreneur Collective (AEC), a network of business accelerators, is celebrating World Refugee Day by highlighting the value of investing in refugee and host community businesses.

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  • KIGALI, Rwanda, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- African Entrepreneur Collective (AEC), a network of business accelerators, is celebrating World Refugee Day by highlighting the value of investing in refugee and host community businesses.
  • This year for World Refugee Day, which takes place annually on June 20th, AEC has released data about the impact of investing in entrepreneurs and businesses in refugee communities globally.
  • AEC's new data has shown the power of businesses in refugee communities to flourish and make significant economic impact with the host community.
  • "AEC's work with entrepreneurs has consistently shown that investing in refugee businesses is catalytic for economic development in refugee and host communities.

General Assembly Partners with Leading UK Charity to Create and Enhance Career Opportunities for Refugees

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Demography, Aftermath of war, Forced migration, Population, Refugee, Right of asylum, Refugees

b'LONDON, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, global education provider and career transformation company General Assembly (GA) announced a formal partnership with Breaking Barriers to provide a range of training and career services opportunities to refugees and people of refugee backgrounds across the U.K.

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  • b'LONDON, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, global education provider and career transformation company General Assembly (GA) announced a formal partnership with Breaking Barriers to provide a range of training and career services opportunities to refugees and people of refugee backgrounds across the U.K.
  • Working alongside GA, we can also offer more career advice, technical support, and access to an extended network of hiring partners.
  • The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love.
  • It gives a central role to businesses, involving them directly in finding employment solutions and providing support that gets refugees into work.\n'

Travel restrictions continue to impact the number of asylum applications in the EU+

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Cultural globalization, Human migration, Demography, Refugees, International law, Law enforcement in Europe, Multi-speed Europe, Schengen Area, Travel visa, Asylum seeker, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Venezuelan refugee crisis

Despite efforts of national asylum authorities to adapt and ensure that applications can be lodged, ongoing restrictions on travel and mobility limit the ability of asylum seekers to reach the EU+ and seek international protection.

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  • Despite efforts of national asylum authorities to adapt and ensure that applications can be lodged, ongoing restrictions on travel and mobility limit the ability of asylum seekers to reach the EU+ and seek international protection.
  • For example, probably because of COVID-19 travel restrictions and despite visa-free access to the Schengen area, Colombians and Venezuelans lodged far fewer applications compared to before the pandemic.
  • About 42 900 decisions were issued at first instance in November, exceeding the number of applications.
  • Especially Syrian and Colombian applicants were issued more decisions than expected based on the number of applications awaiting a decision.

Press release - Migrants and asylum seekers on the Greek islands: committee debate

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Aftermath of war, Forced migration, Cultural globalization, Demography, Articles, Right of asylum, Refugees, József Antall, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Refugee, Asylum seeker

According to UNHCR, there are currently around 18,500 migrants and asylum-seekers stranded on the Aegean islands.

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  • According to UNHCR, there are currently around 18,500 migrants and asylum-seekers stranded on the Aegean islands.
  • The plan was agreed in the aftermath of the fire that destroyed the Moria camp in September last year.
  • When: Wednesday, 27 January, from 14.35 to 16.15

    Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Jzsef Antall building, room 2Q2 & via remote participation.

  • Last week, MEPs assessed again in plenary the situation of refugees and migrants at the EUs external borders.

AsylumConnect Launches First Tech Resource Platform For LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers in Mexico

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Forced migration, Refugees, Cultural globalization, Asylum seeker, International law, Presidency of Donald Trump, Human migration, Human rights abuses, Trump administration family separation policy, Hope Border Institute

The nonprofit organization provides the world's first tech resource platform designed to facilitate the safe navigation of those fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Key Points: 
  • The nonprofit organization provides the world's first tech resource platform designed to facilitate the safe navigation of those fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • AsylumConnect's expansion into Mexico comes in response to the Trump administration's Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) policy.
  • Since its implementation in December 2018, the "Remain in Mexico" policy has forced over 67,000 asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while the U.S. immigration courts decide on their asylum cases.
  • This policy is especially dangerous for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, who face an increased risk of violence and are subject to death threats, physical abuse and verbal harassment .

Press release - Refugee camps on the Greek islands: situation and challenges

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
European Border and Coast Guard, European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Refugees, Cultural globalization, Asylum seeker, Human migration, Articles, European migrant crisis

They will also look into the challenges faced by the Greek authorities regarding reception of migrants and asylum-seekers and processing of their asylum claims.

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  • They will also look into the challenges faced by the Greek authorities regarding reception of migrants and asylum-seekers and processing of their asylum claims.
  • Recent revelations about Frontex staff and resources allegedly being involved in illegal pushbacks of asylum-seekers carried out by Greek border guards are also likely to be raised during the exchange of views.
  • Where: European Parliament in Brussels, Jzsef Antall (4Q2), and remotely.
  • The humanitarian emergency in Lesvos after the fire in Moria and EU aid to the Greek authorities was discussed in a plenary debate with Commissioner Johansson on 17 September.