Shifting away from a model of humanitarian assistance to one of refugee self-reliance will be an economic boon to Rwanda. But it needs to take a more comprehensive approach.
Asylum Seekers in Costa Rica Struggle to Survive as New Decree Restricts Access to Work
A new decree in Costa Rica makes it harder for asylum seekers to access work. The effects of the decree will be felt throughout the region.
Global Lessons for Kenya to Improve Refugees’ Access to Work Permits
As policymakers in Kenya continue to implement the new Refugee Act, they can learn from models other countries have adopted.
The World Bank Evolution Must Prioritize Forced Displacement
As it navigates some of the world’s most complex issues, the World Bank must get its approach to forced displacement right.
How Implementing the New Regulations for the 2021 Refugee Act Can Improve the Lives of Refugees in Kenya
Kenya’s Refugee Act 2021 has introduced key changes that can enhance the economic inclusion of refugees living in the country.
Letter: Providing Equitable Access to Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers and Parolees
We call on DHS to hasten work permit processing and address inequity in the policies for the processing of employment authorization documents (EADs).
Al Jazeera: Can Kenya Emerge as a Role Model on Refugees?
Kenya’s new Refugee Act – if implemented well – could improve access to education, work, and movement for half a million refugees.
2022 Global Refugee Work Rights Report
This groundbreaking new report documents the extent to which refugees and other forced migrants continue to face barriers in achieving equitable economic inclusion around the world.
New Study: Refugees Restricted from Working in At Least 32 Countries, Limiting their Ability to Support Themselves and Contribute to Host Country
Refugees’ right to work has been repeatedly affirmed in international law, yet in practice the majority of the world’s refugees live in countries that substantially restrict those rights, according to a new study released today by the Center for Global Development, Refugees International, and Asylum Access.
Una oportunidad para el cambio: argumentos a favor de la inclusión económica de los venezolanos en Riohacha
El caso de Riohacha, donde se enfrentan una amplia gama de desafíos de desarrollo, seguridad y humanitarios, muestra la necesidad de mayores soluciones para acoger e integrar a los venezolanos desplazados en las diferentes regiones de Colombia que viven circunstancias similares.