DAMASCUS, 31 March 2010 (IRIN<)—Thousands of non-Iraqi and non-Palestinian refugees and asylum-seekers in Syria risk deportation and ill-treatment, and cannot get the help they need, according to refugee agencies.Read more<
BRUSSELS, 29 March 2010 (Europa<)—The European Commission today proposed new rules to step up the fight against trafficking in human beings. The new proposal will help to combat modern slavery by ensuring consistency of national rules on crimes and penalties, better assistance for victims and tougher action to prosecute criminals responsible for trafficking.Read more<
BRUSSELS, 25 March 2010 (European Parliament)—EU guidelines saying that border patrols have a moral duty to rescue migrants in distress at sea passed through the European Parliament on Thursday. Although a majority of MEPs voted to reject the non-binding guidelines in favour of binding legislation, they failed to muster the absolute majority of MEPs required.Read more<
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 March 2010 (New York<)—Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday that migrant workers faced exploitation and widespread abuse in Malaysia, and it accused the government of not doing enough to protect them.Read more<
BOSASSO, 12 March 2010 (IRIN<)—In an attempt to deal with a growing influx of migrants, authorities in Somalia's autonomous region of Puntland are adopting new measures to stop people from undertaking the hazardous journey to Yemen, officials said.Read more<
NEW YORK, 12 March 2010 (BBC<)—The earthquake in Haiti two months ago has provided a rare opportunity for the estimated 200,000 Haitians living in the US illegally.Read more<
BAGHDAD, 9 March 2010 (IRIN<)—The security situation in Iraq's northeastern province of Diyala is slowly improving and thousands of displaced families have returned to their homes, according to officials.Read more<
MANILA, 24 February 2010 (The Inquirer<)—With increasing cross-border movement of unaccompanied minors, 15 African countries are threshing out ways to strengthen cooperation for the protection of children at risk, at a three-day UN-backed meeting beginning Tuesday in Pretoria, South Africa, the UN office here said in a news release.Read more<
BRUSSELS, 24 February 2010 (ECRE<)—Preventing as many people as possible from entering Europe irregularly at all costs has become the most important objective of the EU’s migration policy.Read more<
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 16 February 2010 (The Associated Press<)—The US Coast Guard repatriated 88 Haitians to the country's north coast on Tuesday, days after they were rescued from a sinking boat off a nearby island.Read more<
ROME, 11 July 2014 (ICMC) - Like people everywhere, migrants desire access to decent working conditions with social protection. Nevertheless, many will accept poor working conditions to earn money and feed their families. ICMC members consistently mention the importance of decent, sustainable work “at home” so that migration remains a choice rather than a necessity.Read more<
BRUSSELS, 26 June 2014 (ICMC) - As States gather tomorrow in Geneva to discuss resettlement and other forms of admission to ensure safe access for refugees fleeing the war in Syria, ICMC, and NGOs across Europe call for increased commitments to admit more refugees and recalls that NGOs stand ready to support the reception of refugees in Europe.
At the High-Level meeting on resettlement of Syrian refugees hosted by UNHCR, States will have the opportunity to announce further resettlement and humanitarian admission programmes for Syrian refugees. UNHCR has set the target of providing resettlement and other forms of admission for 100,000 Syrian refugees in 2015 – 2016.Read more<
STOCKHOLM, 23 May 2014 (ICMC) - On 14 to 16 May 2014, Sweden hosted the 7th GFMD Forum Meeting in Stockholm with the overarching theme “Unlocking the potential of migration for inclusive development.” The meeting which gathered some 900 delegates from 140 countries and 30 international organizations kicked off on 14 May with a grand opening ceremony. Swedish Minister for Migration Tobias Billström and Swedish Minister from International Development Cooperation Hillevi Engström, gave welcome remarks while H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt delivered inspiring opening speeches.Read more<
Geneva, 20 June 2014 (UNHCR) - UNHCR recently embarked on a ‘journey of mutual discovery’ with faith-based organizations by exploring the role of faith in humanitarian responses. ICMC would like to draw attention to this 2012 report, in order to mark the role that religious organizations can play in protecting the most vulnerable. The fifth High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges was held on the theme of Faith and Protection. The Dialogue assembled over 400 representatives of faith-based organizations, faith leaders and other partners for a two-day discussion in Geneva on partnership with faith-based actors. Read more<
GENEVA, 19 June 2014 (ICMC) – Every year the UNHCR meets with NGO partners, such as ICMC, to share best practices, and discuss regional and global issues of mutual concern. This year – with more than 240 national and international NGOs - UNCHR selected the Refugee Women's Protection Corps programme (RWPC) to share its work enhancing women's leadership and participation within the Burmese refugee community in Malaysia.Read more<
GENEVA, 18 June 2014 (ICMC) - On Thursday, 19 June from 9 :00 to 10:45, ICMC will speak at the annual UNHCR-NGO consultations. The event will be held at Room 3 of the International Conference Center Geneva (ICCG) at 17 rue de Varembé. UNHCR and respected NGO partners, including ICMC, will speak on community based protection programmes and their role in fostering women’s leadership among refugee communities.Read more<
Brussels, 11 June 2014 (ICMC Europe) - In many European cities and municipalities, housing for migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable and low income groups is becoming increasingly difficult to find. For humanitarian programmes such as resettlement, which involves transferring a refugee from a country of first asylum to a European country, a lack of appropriate housing is increasingly highlighted as a factor affecting countries' readiness to receive refugees, for whom resettlement is often a lifesaving solution.Read more<
BRUSSELS, 11 June 2014 (ICMC) – In collaboration with Caritas Europa, Church’s Commission for Migrants in Europe, Eurodiaconia, and Jesuit Refugee Services, The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) has sent a letter to Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, urging the European Council to committ to the Strategic Guidelines on the Future of Home Affairs policies.
To be adopted later this month, the Strategic Guidelines outline the right to family life, labour migration, non-discrimination and finally access to international protection.Read more<
GENEVA, 5 June 2014 (ICMC) - John Bingham, ICMC Head of Policy, spoke today at the UN on the leadership role of the International Labour Migration (ILO) in promoting fair migration governance and coordinating with civil society.Read more<
MALAYSIA, 27 March 2014 (ICMC) – “A lot of women suffer from Gender Based Violence (GBV), but they don’t know how to ask for help. People don’t understand that survivors should be helped instead of blamed. We must change what we can now, only then will women gain equality and respect,” said Iang Chin Par, a Burmese refugee living in Malaysia and a member of the ICMC Refugee Women’s Protection Corps (RWPC).
The RWPC was formed by ICMC more than four years ago and has since served as the foundation of ICMC work and community-based approach to prevent and respond to GBV amongst Burmese refugees in Malaysia. With generous financial support from the US State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM), ICMC staff mentors, supervises and coordinates a group of around twenty RWPC volunteers from the Burmese refugee community to better address harmful gender inequalities.Read more<
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