Asylum

Asylum is a form of protection that is granted to individuals who are unable to return to their home country due to persecution, fear of violence, or other serious harm. In order to be eligible for asylum, an individual must be outside of their home country and must demonstrate that they have been persecuted or fear persecution on the basis of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

Asylum can be sought in another country through the process of asylum seeking. This involves submitting an application for asylum to the authorities of the country in which an individual is seeking protection. If the application is successful, the individual will be granted asylum and will be allowed to remain in the country. They may also be eligible for certain benefits, such as housing and financial assistance.

It is important to note that the process of seeking asylum can be complex and can vary from country to country. It is recommended that individuals seeking asylum seek the help of a trained legal professional or a reputable organization to navigate the process.

 

 

U.K. Rwanda deportation flight stopped by legal action
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U.K. Rwanda deportation flight stopped by legal action

The first flight sending people seeking asylum in the U.K. to Rwanda was stopped by a last-minute intervention from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Tuesday. We welcome […]

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Refugees at risk: UN uncovers human trafficking at camp in Malawi
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Refugees at risk: UN uncovers human trafficking at camp in Malawi

Now measures are underway to dismantle the human trafficking networks operating within the Dzaleka Refugee Camp, identify and rescue their victims, and bring those responsible to justice. “The situation was much worse than we first envisaged,” says UNODC’s Maxwell Matewere, who initially visited the camp in October 2020, where he trained camp staff and law…

Coalition demands end to means testing of legal aid for survivors of trafficking
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Coalition demands end to means testing of legal aid for survivors of trafficking

Hope for Justice, as part of a coalition of trafficking and legal experts, is…

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Ruger Shareholders Take A Stand: Human Rights Resolution Passes at Annual Meeting
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Ruger Shareholders Take A Stand: Human Rights Resolution Passes at Annual Meeting

Arnie Alpert Arnie Alpert is a retired activist, organizer, and community educator long involved in movements for social and economic justice. Arnie writes an occasional column Active with the Activists for InDepthNH.org. By Arnie Alpert, Active with the Activists With political officials seemingly unable or unwilling to do anything about mass shootings, leadership may be coming from an unexpected quarter: shareholders…

Traffickers are taking advantage of Ukrainians’ desperation
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Traffickers are taking advantage of Ukrainians’ desperation

While walking the streets alone one night, Masha Sakhno was approached by two men: “Where are you from? I can help you with home, with house. You can come with […]

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Visit to Tajikistan – Report of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children
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Visit to Tajikistan – Report of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children

Attachments Human Rights Council Fiftieth session 13 June–8 July 2022 Agenda item 3 Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, including the right to development Summary The Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, undertook a country visit to Tajikistan, from 7 to 16 December…

How the U.S. is endangering people seeking asylum
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How the U.S. is endangering people seeking asylum

On May 20, a U.S. judge blocked the termination of Title 42, a measure that authorizes the expulsion of non-U.S. citizens without screenings or asylum protection. Amnesty International has called this decision “an affront to the human rights of people in search of safety throughout the Americas region” in a recent article. Substantial research by…

UN urged to endorse declaration on safe migration to address human trafficking
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UN urged to endorse declaration on safe migration to address human trafficking

Following the first-ever International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) meeting last week, UN member states have endorsed a 13-page declaration to ramp up efforts on safe migration. The UN General Assembly has also been urged to endorse the declaration in the coming months. Safe migration policies that are rooted in the protection of migrants’ human and…

“The concept of place of safety under international law and the respect of the rights of migrants and refugees rescued at sea by all States”
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“The concept of place of safety under international law and the respect of the rights of migrants and refugees rescued at sea by all States”

PRESS RELEASE Vienna, 18 May 2022 Migrants and refugees take to the seas in search of dignity and safety, refuge, or otherwise across all regions worldwide. The drivers of this mobility are complex and without safe and legal alternatives people are increasingly compelled to turn to smugglers and traffickers who facilitate this irregular migration across…

GLO.ACT-Bangladesh organizes workshop for judges from Anti-Human Trafficking tribunals
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GLO.ACT-Bangladesh organizes workshop for judges from Anti-Human Trafficking tribunals

Dhaka, Bangladesh 13 May 2022 – UNODC, in partnership with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA) of Bangladesh, under the framework of the Global Action against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants – Bangladesh (GLO.ACT-Bangladesh), organized a three-day capacity building workshop with 22 judges (4 female, 18 male) of the…