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[News] On 29 April 2024, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa, organised an essential workshop focusing on early warning and urgent response to xenophobic violence. This workshop, part of our broader anti-xenophobia project, aimed to strengthen the protection of migrants' rights, especially in the context of the upcoming South African elections. Xenophobic violence often spikes during election periods due to inflammatory rhetoric. This workshop was timely, fostering critical discussions and network-building among grassroots organizations, migrant-led groups, and rights advocates. We were honoured to have contributions from Prof Frans Viljoen and Ms Shireen Mukadam, emphasising the need for collaborative efforts and empirical evidence in our interventions. Key takeaways included the importance of reshaping narratives about migrants, enhancing legal frameworks, and coordinating advocacy efforts. The Centre for Human Rights remains committed to these goals and will continue to advocate for a robust early warning and urgent response mechanism. #HumanRights #Xenophobia #MigrantsRights #EarlyWarning #CommunityEngagement #Advocacy Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4YhKSae

❓ Want to stay updated on the latest developments in EU law concerning women's rights? This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of recent changes in EU law on violence against women, trafficking, and migration! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUaJ8AAd This presentation provides an overview of: ✔ The new Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence ✔ The revision of the Anti-Trafficking Directive ✔ The new Pact on Migration and Asylum All these significant updates were adopted in April 2024. The presentation also highlights ENOMW's advocacy work on these important issues, check it out! #MigrantWomen #ENoMW #EUlaw #WomensRights

The DePaul Migration Collaborative (DMC) invites scholars, advocates and practitioners to apply to its Practitioner in Residence program, created for experts and professionals working on forced migration, immigration and human rights issues.  The Practitioner in Residence program is intended to encourage practitioners engaged in scholarly, advocacy and policy work to develop models for responding to a wide range of migration issues.   https://lnkd.in/e887G9Xu

Children on the move are, first and foremost, children. This #MigrantsDay and every day, UNICEF urges 🇪🇺 European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the European Union, and EU partners to place #ChildRights at the core of EU migration policies and asylum procedures. 📄 The #MigrationPact must be implemented in the best interests of the child, in full alignment with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child #UNCRC. We're committed to working with EU Member States to enhance solidarity, protection, and rights for all children, ensuring their best interests are upheld. 🖇️ Learn more in the UNICEF's Agenda for action for children on the move >>> https://lnkd.in/dztksjFJ

On #InternationalMigrantDay, we reaffirm that migration is a fundamental human right and a pathway to new opportunities. However, the asylum system fails to protect the rights and safety of FGM survivors and women and girls still at risk. ⚖️ There is an urgent need for collective action to create a fair, gender-sensitive, and culturally-aware asylum system.  Let’s ensure that every woman and girl has access to the healthcare, protection, and support they deserve. 💪🏽💙 Read our report on The Impact of Asylum Laws, Policies, and Practices on FGM-Affected Women and Girls in Europe here: https://lnkd.in/dqegVKf9  and our Position Paper on the provision of support services, including healthcare and counselling, for survivors of FGM: https://lnkd.in/ef-9cmhy   #endfgm #safemigration #migrantrights #womenandgirls #humanrights #fgmprevention 

How can we allow this? Have we forgotten the principles and values the EU once declared to be “fundamental” for its existence? What happened to freedom, human dignity, equality, non-discrimination, tolerance? What happened to the rule of law? Have we forgotten the key objectives the European Union was built on? What happened to promoting peace and security? Our history taught us better, nevertheless, ignorance prevails. I am shocked, I am saddened, I am angry. As a student, not having much money and yet supporting organizations and projects that drive for sustainable positive change, but seeing things worsening, leaves me extremely frustrated. It’s ironic: We preach solidarity and at the same time attack desperate individuals seeking asylum from horrors we're too young to imagine. Crises we’re causing. Conflicts we’re financing. How is this social justice? How is this protection? How is this protecting human rights? Don’t for a second think that this is doing the EU any good. We need to stop this. We need to counteract xenophobia. We need to keep pushing for what matters: HUMAN RIGHTS #EUMigrationPact

Next Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote on the New Migration Pact which greenlights: ❌de-facto detention at borders for all ages ❌racial profiling ❌swift returns to third countries Alongside dozens of other human rights organisations, we have been warning that the pact creates a policy framework based on racist double standards, endangers the right to asylum, and greenlights brutal treatment of people on the move: 🟣ENAR Policy Briefing on the structural racism in the Pact: https://lnkd.in/e7895JNF 🟣 Joint statement against the Pact: https://lnkd.in/ejqZV8WD We won't allow the #EUMigrationPact to be celebrated as a big political win! Join the action and demand that politicians put people’s safety and dignity first and #StopThisPact.✊🏽 Access Now European Digital Rights European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) Statewatch Equinox: Racial Justice Initiative EuroMed Rights

The relationship between migrants and police in Morocco is marked by tension and mistrust, with migrants often facing harsh and exploitative treatment, including the confiscation of personal belongings during arrests. To improve this relationship, collaboration between police and migrant communities is essential. Policy reforms, enhanced human rights training for police, and increased transparency are critical steps. Additionally, community engagement programs and legal protection for migrants can help foster mutual respect and understanding, contributing to a more inclusive and just society for all residents. #MigrationMatters #HumanRights #CommunityEngagement #PolicyReform #MigrantRights #Inclusivity #MutualRespect #SocialJustice #PoliceReform #Transparency #LegalProtection #MoroccoMigrants #EmpowerCommunities #SafeMigration

Join Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence on Thursday, March 28th for MIRA’s 28th annual Immigrants’ Day at the State House. Each year, ATASK comes to advocate and uplift the needs of our clients, who are largely first and second generation immigrants and refugees of the Asian diaspora. Below are our top legislative priorities that we will be advocating for. - Language Access: An Act relative to language access and inclusion (H.3084 / S.1990) - Safe Communities Act (S.1510/ H.2288) - VOCA Bridge (H.3545) - An Act to improve protections relative to domestic violence (H1574) - An Act relative to controlling and abusive litigation (H1399/S1079) - An Act to Promote Racially Inclusive Curriculum in Schools (S.288/H.542) Registration: https://lnkd.in/dcPRd4CK If you cannot attend MIRA: Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Inc. Advocacy Day and you'd like to advocate for one of these legislations - contact your legislator via phone, email, or set up a meeting. https://lnkd.in/dC7ibYU8

🌍 Miami Clinic Unveils Critical Insights into Child Asylum Seekers’ Experiences 🧒🏽 A recent study by the Human Rights Clinic of Miami reveals the harrowing realities faced by children seeking asylum in the U.S. from 2010 to 2021. 🔍 Key Findings: - Children represented 17% of all asylum evaluations. - A significant majority were aged 15 to 17, with Honduras as the top country of origin. - Physical and gang violence were prevalent, leading to detention at the U.S.-Mexico border. These findings highlight urgent gaps in protections for child asylum seekers, emphasizing a need for enhanced support systems and comprehensive services. 📢 It's imperative that policymakers prioritize these vulnerable individuals' rights and well-being. 👉 Click on the link to explore more about this vital research! #AsylumResearch #ChildAsylumSeekers #HumanRights #MiamiClinic #PolicyChange #Publications #MarketAccess #MarketAccessToday