Month: July 2017

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NACCOM: HOSTING TOOLKIT

A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE FOR HOSTING SCHEMES THAT ACCOMMODATE DESTITUTE ASYLUM SEEKERS, REFUGEES AND OTHER MIGRANTS.

WHO SHOULD READ THIS GUIDE? This guide is primarily for people who are considering becoming a host, or people who are considering setting up a scheme in their area. The information in the guide has been put together from a number of NACCOM schemes, some of which have been operating for many years. It is a product of diligent research and experience…. Continue reading “NACCOM: HOSTING TOOLKIT”

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QCEA: Child Immigration Detention in Europe

Executive Summary: [ full report here: http://www.qcea.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Child-immigration-detention-in-Europe.pdf ]

This report explores aspects of child immigration detention in Europe. After briey describing the legal framework and standards at international and European levels, the report gives an overview of the situation in Europe by addressing three main questions: How many children are detained in the context of migration?
Which laws and policies regulate the practice, and what are the existing alternatives to child immigration detention
The report also discusses the impacts of detention, giving special attention to the different impacts on girls and boys in detention.
The report concludes by reasserting that detention is never in the best interests of a child, having detrimental impact on health and well-being. While there is an international growing consensus on the need for alternatives to detaining children,
European countries are continuing to do so.
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Injured, hunted, lost: mapping journeys of refugee children aiming for UK

Eight-week project by Refugee Youth Service shows danger faced by 22 children, who travelled 11,800 miles across Europe

 A new mapping exercise has revealed the extraordinary difficulties and dangers faced by refugee children trying to reach the UK. It traces the routes of 22 children who travelled 11,800 miles (19,000km) in eight weeks, sustaining injuries, sleeping rough or even going missing.
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Red Cross report: Can’t Stay Can’t Go

Conclusions:Life for refused asylum seekers who cannot be returned is bleak. They may be homeless or sofa-surfing, hungry or lacking adequate clothing. They may be struggling to access some form of healthcare. They are often experiencing all of these things. They currently have no, or an extremely limited, chance of regularisation of their status. Asylum support options are not accessible to them and this issue is likely to worsen under Section 95A. Without support, these people are vulnerable to exploitation and they are likely to drop off the radar, making it even less likely that they can be returned. Continue reading “Red Cross report: Can’t Stay Can’t Go”

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Refugee Action report: Slipping through the Cracks

A report based on research from Refugee Action’s work with people seeking asylum in the UK highlighting the delays people face in the asylum support system while claiming asylum. Delays in correctly assessing people’s need for support, overturning decisions on appeal and in getting support to people have devastating consequences for people’s lives. This report outlines the changes we believe need to happen to make the asylum system fair. Continue reading “Refugee Action report: Slipping through the Cracks”

A report based on research from Refugee Action’s work with people seeking asylum in the UK highlighting the delays people face in the asylum support system while claiming asylum. Delays in correctly assessing people’s need for support, overturning decisions on appeal and in getting support to people have devastating consequences for people’s lives. This report outlines the changes we believe need to happen to make the asylum system fair. Continue reading “Refugee Action report: Slipping through the Cracks”