45 NGOs and civil society groups have today released a report urging the European Union and Greek government to abandon plans to dramatically restrict the movement of people in refugee camps in Greece.
NGOs Outline Priorities for EU Response to Afghanistan
The vast majority of displaced Afghans will likely be hosted in the neighboring countries, as has been the case over decades of displacement from Afghanistan. In this context, it is crucial that the small proportion of displaced people who do arrive in Europe are given rapid access to a fair asylum procedure in line with European states’ obligations under EU and international law.
TRT the World: Devon Cone on Migrant Boat Tragedy
Refugees International Senior Advocate for Women and Girls was interviewed by TRT the World.
NGOs Urge the EU to Cease Deportations to Afghanistan
Amid the deteriorating security situation, we call on all European countries to stop deportations to Afghanistan, ensure access to protection for Afghans on their territory, and focus on measures to prevent a further escalation of violence inside Afghanistan.
NGO Letter to the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum on Cuts to Financial Assistance for Asylum Seekers
Refugees International joins 30 NGOs in condemning the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum announced across-the-board cuts in financial assistance for all asylum seekers who are not housed in facilities run by the Ministry or partner organizations, which will undermine the effective integration of asylum seekers in the country.
30+ NGOs Call for EU Countries to Form Coalition to Relocate Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Refugees International joins 30+ NGOs in calling upon Portugal in its capacity as President of the Council of the European Union to bring together a coalition of willing Member States to initiate a concerted effort around relocation at the the upcoming Council meeting on June 24 & 25. 2021.
40 NGOs Denounce Greece’s New Law Designating Turkey as a Safe Third Country
Refugees International joins 40 NGOs denouncing Greece’s new law designating Turkey as a safe third country to return people.
Undermining Protection in the EU: What Nine Trends Tell Us About The Proposed Pact on Migration and Asylum
The EU is long overdue to establish an effective, humane, and rights-based regional approach to equitably sharing responsibility for migration and asylum.
NGO Statement on Europe at the 80th Meeting of UNHCR’s Standing Committee
Refugees International’s Daphne Panayotatos delivered the NGO Statement on Europe at the 80th Meeting of UNHCR’s Standing Committee.
Refugees International Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the EU-Turkey Deal
After five years, the European Union and Turkey agreement to manage the crossing of refugees and migrants from Turkey to Greece’s Aegean islands is a failure.