🚨Migrant children face double the risk of experiencing poverty compared to their friends whose parents were both born in the UK. That's why we're pushing for the government’s child poverty strategy to protect EVERY child in the UK, no matter their background. Migrant families faces a number of specific barriers created by immigration law and policy, which make them more likely to be living in poverty in the first place and find it harder to escape poverty. Here’s how: 1️⃣No safety net: Around 4 million people – including 507,000 children - are denied access to a welfare safety net, simply because of the fine print on their visas. This means migrant families are denied access to benefits explicitly designed to protect families from poverty, even in a crisis. 2️⃣Higher costs: Extortionate visa fees and charges can also impose very high direct costs on some migrant families. For example, a family of 4 on the ten-year route to settlement must fork out over £70,000. We know that these fees are key factor in pushing families into debt and real hardship. 3️⃣Limited access to support for children and families: Whether it’s because of official policies excluding families, families not asking for help out of fear, or local authorities denying services – migrant families have more limited access to support when it matters most. Learn more:
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we need a massive recalibration of attitudes towards migration and migrant rights. the rwanda bill becoming law in the uk is the latest instance of performative scapegoating of human beings searching for a safer existence. coinciding with yet more deaths in the channel. while authoritarian border systems create hierarchies determining who gets to survive violence, it’s hard to ignore that these hierarchies are often replicated in attempts to meet these systems halfway (yes, even in the refugee & migrant rights NGO world). ”refugees can fix your talent shortage” ”refugees can become tax payers” ”refugees are more affordable than local workers” what happens if a refugee fleeing violence doesn’t work in tech? isn’t a high earner? or god forbid, wants the same pay + contractual rights you get? accepting the premise that some people are more deserving of safety than others is a straight route to dehumanisation. we’ve already seen this movie along racial, ethnic, religious and gender lines. we live in a world that’s already created millions of refugees and will create many millions more. continuously lowering the bar of who to help can’t be the best we can do. https://lnkd.in/gfMMQQGT #RefugeesWelcome #PeopleMove #Refugees #MigrantRights
Charities write to Sunak as ‘performatively cruel’ Rwanda bill set to become law
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Upholding Article 23 of the African Charter Recently, peace scholars and practitioners gathered at the Nigerian Defence Academy for the 18th International Conference and General Assembly of Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) held between July 1st and 5th, 2024. The theme of the Conference is Community Engagement: Networking Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Capabilities for Tackling Insecurity in Africa. It was chaired by General (Rtd) Martin Luther Agwai (CFR). I presented a paper titled "Media reportage of the rights and welfare of children in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Nigeria". As a signatory to the African Union Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Children in Refugee/IDP camp, Nigeria has not done well in upholding the rights and welfare of children who have been forced out of their homes, sometimes, out of their ancestral lands, to live in IDP camps. It is a case of non-chalant disposition towards these children and by extension, their parents. But Nigeria is not alone. In my 2012 investigation into the rights and welfare of children in Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, it was a case of child abuse and neglect. As a result, I reported that not only were children sexually abused regularly, they were engaged in child labour and were recruited as drug carriers by drug lords. For children who were hungry and lacked basic medicare, what options did they have? Same situation exists in our IDP Camps across Nigeria. Media, with its power to set agenda and call the attention of policy makers and executioners to the plights of these children, has not also done well in this regard. Our governments at all levels are bedeviled with all sorts of challenges, some natural, most self made. It is the constitutional responsibility of the media to hold them accountable to their own role of not only addressing the plights of children in IDP Camps but also addressing the root cause of internal displacement in the country.
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International Youth Day: Todays youth are tomorrow’s leaders As the world celebrates International Youth Day, it is important to highlight the plight of refugee children who, despite being among the most vulnerable, are often neglected by the very institutions meant to protect them. My own children, like many others, are victims of this neglect.Since registering with UNHCR in 2019, my children have faced the horrors of human trafficking, attempts of kidnapping, and the constant threat of violence. Yet, despite these dangers, UNHCR has failed to provide the necessary protection and support. They have not only ignored our pleas for assistance but have also declined to take appropriate actions to safeguard my children’s welfare.In Cairo, the situation reached a critical point when an attempted kidnapping occurred just a year ago in August 2023. Since then, my children and I have been forced to stay indoors, living in constant fear, without any aid from the protection team. To make matters worse, my children recently found a school that enrolls students for free—a rare opportunity in our situation. However, they cannot attend because the school requires a resident permit, which will not be available to us until January 2025. This delay not only jeopardizes their education but also perpetuates the cycle of vulnerability and neglect that we have been trapped in for years.In addition, I have repeatedly asked UNHCR for a work permit so that I can provide for my family and give my children a better life. Yet, these requests have gone unanswered, leaving us dependent on aid that has not been forthcoming. Without the ability to work, I am unable to break free from the grip of poverty and insecurity that holds us back. On this International Youth Day, I call on UNHCR to fulfill their humanitarian obligations and prioritize the safety and well-being of refugee children. My children deserve a chance at a safe and dignified life, as do countless other refugee youth who continue to be marginalized and ignored. It is time for UNHCR to step up and take action, not just for my children but for all refugee youth who depend on their protection. Let us not forget that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders, and they deserve every opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances.
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New article: "How child relatives of refugees can apply to enter or remain in the UK" by Francesca Sella In this post, we will look at who is eligible to apply under Appendix Child staying with or joining a Non-Parent Relative (Protection), what the requirements are, what leave is granted if successful and routes to settlement. Appendix Child staying with or joining a Non-Parent Relative (Protection) is a relatively niche route for children to […] https://lnkd.in/efSQ-4iR
How child relatives of refugees can apply to enter or remain in the UK
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❗ The new government should take this opportunity to fix the UK’s broken immigration system and help eradicate extreme poverty and destitution. In a new article, Priya Sahni-Nicholas (Co-Executive Director of The Equality Trust and Secretariat of the APPG on Poverty and Inequality) and Laura Taylor (Executive Director at the RAMP Project and Secretariat of the APPG on Migration) explore the effects of the UK immigration system on poverty and share recommendations for change. 👉 Take a read: https://lnkd.in/gbytDRiv
The impact of the UK's immigration system on poverty
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Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, I am excited to share my co-authored book, "A Triple Win: Fiscal and Welfare Benefits of Economic Participation by Syrian Refugees in Jordan," co-authored and co-edited by Hans Hoogeveen and me. This collaboration with the The World Bank and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency , explores the economic participation and welfare of Syrian refugees in Jordan. Our findings reveal that many refugees opt to live outside camps for freedom and autonomy, despite higher poverty risks. While humanitarian aid is essential, it’s insufficient to lift all refugees out of poverty. Enhancing financial autonomy is key. Refugees already earn twice as much as the aid they receive, and easing labor market restrictions could further reduce aid needs by $850 million annually. This triple win empowers refugees, reserves aid for those most in need, and benefits Jordan economically. For more details, check out the book: https://lnkd.in/ept3MavF #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeInclusion #EconomicParticipation #SyrianRefugees #Jordan #TripleWin
Files in English
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ways to help the resistance in Myanmar
❓ When I talk about conscription, people ask what they can do to help. What are the meaningful steps to respond to this? Yes, we have to repeat the same thing as in 2021 - but this time for migrants and refugees, not just for politicians or activists. Activists are impacted, but mostly normal citizens are fleeing now. ➡ Support the liberated areas to build safe zones [away from Junta & its allies] with social services - these areas are calling for human resources now and we can support them. The principle is "HOLD the resources within Myanmar." 50 townships are now captured, and there are so many areas that EROs are operating independently - [https://shorturl.at/nRS12] ➡ Funding for border-based independent activities like shelters, safe houses, and job creations - rehabilitation / mental health support (Not just in Thailand, but also in INDIA - that needs a lot of attention now). ➡ End the Conscription - pressure the Junta to end it immediately and surrender to the people - this main activity couldn't get lost in between. ➡ Tell ASEAN leaders that the Junta is the main root cause, and ending it can only help end the crisis and the refugee influx. Most of the time, we are busy with the consequences that the Junta created and tend to focus only on reactive actions but not on proactive actions. Let's proactively end the Junta's attempt to rule. If you are interested in responding directly to the law: ✅ Map who is behind the action - township/district level and the key actors that influence them. Message them. ✅ Mobilize the administrators and their families to push back the Junta's order. Message them to do the right thing collectively. ✅ Mothers should be reached out to for mental support and encouragement to deal with these situations. Young people under 35, Mothers & parents are the key stakeholders in this, and we have to turn them into power holders. Some villages collectively decline to participate or comply with the Junta's order, and that WORKS. Saying No is the first step. ✅ For those who feel like they have no power to push back and decide to go in, they should be informed in advance to know the risks and the SWOT of the military and its structures. Defectors groups and Military specialists can gather to inform the young people how to survive and thrive within that institution. They can be the key informers and advocates inside the institution. This conscription law will give chances and open doors for soldiers inside to run away, desert, or defect, there could be the rise of low-rank officers fleeing out. Revolutionary forces should prepare to host and train them for good and use their intelligence. Overall, the end of the institution is near and the change is coming if we do things right. We shouldn't forget to keep messaging the principles and values of the revolution. Thinzar Shunlei Yi
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Despite the government promising a cost of living budget, it is shockingly silent on refugees and people seeking asylum, some of the most vulnerable in our community. There is no restoration of a safety net for people seeking safety, who face the terrifying prospect of today's Senate vote on the deportation and entry ban bill. In #Budget2024, the ASC welcomes increased funding for refugee settlement services, measures for refugees arriving from Gaza and Ukraine, and $1b to set up the new merits review system (ART) so it can "finalise 100 per cent of case lodgements each year". But we are deeply concerned by... 🔍 $20m drop in financial support for people seeking asylum to $17m - 0.85% of the yearly funding for border enforcement measures. 🔍 Major underspending on financial support payments to people seeking asylum by $21m in the last year, with many we support unable to access payments due to strict eligibility criteria. 🔍 No additional places in the Refugee and Humanitarian Program. 🔍 The cruel offshore detention regime remains well-funded with $604 million for offshore processing on Nauru. 🔍 No funding to increase the provision of work or study rights for people seeking asylum. 🔍 Minimal increases ($1.9m and $900K) to extend Medicare access for Bridging E Visa holders from Ukraine, Palestine, and Israel. 🔍 No movement on granting people seeking asylum with a disability access to NDIS payments. 🔍 No extension of childcare subsidies to people seeking asylum. 🔍 Zero additional funding to states and territories to support people seeking asylum with increased access to homelessness support.
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🤔 Why is injustice against #RefugeeWorkers so prevalent despite international protections? Reasons include: 💰 Profit incentives driving injustice 🏛️ Governance gaps leading to a lack of refugee #WorkersRights 🪪 A focus on work authorization but not work rights infrastructure 🛡️ Lack of awareness or understanding of refugee work rights among employers and policymakers ⚖️ Limited access to legal resources and advocacy support for refugees ❌ Exclusion of refugee workers from many unions and workers associations 🌱 Dive further into the root causes of refugee worker exploitation in this paper by Emily Arnold-Fernandez ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eEYNdTXD ✨ More #JusticeForRefugees resources: 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/eECunQJT 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/eieZKTVs #RefugeeRights #ForciblyDisplaced #WithRefugees
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📙 New Publication: “Exploring Migrant Survivors’ Remittance Needs in the United States” This Insight Briefing by UNU-CPR's Finance Against Slavery & Trafficking (FAST) Initiative explores how remittance services impact migrant vulnerability to modern slavery, including human trafficking. Remittances form a major part of the financial lives of migrant workers, especially migrant survivors of modern slavery, and these diasporic payments can protect families from poverty and exploitation risks while also boosting home economies. Building on insights drawn from the FAST Survivor Inclusion Initiative, FAST undertook a pilot intervention to explore the remittance needs of migrant survivors in the US. This report outlines the findings of this pilot, delivered in partnership with the Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative at Western Union, and two major survivor support organizations: Restore NYC and Lutheran Services Carolinas. It specifically highlights some of the barriers survivors experience accessing remittance services, and outlines how the pilot responded to them in a client/survivor-centred way for others to learn from. Read the brief here: https://lnkd.in/e8f4yzrK #migration #migrants #modernslavery #humantrafficking #remittances #financialsector #financialservices #endmodernslavery #survivors #US
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