Asylum Update 24th February 2010
24 February 2010
Research
Fast-Tracked Unfairness: Detention and Denial of Women Asylum Seekers in the UK – a new report from Human Rights Watch.
Related news item: Early Day Motion in Parliament regarding the hunger strike of female asylum seekers at Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre.
FGM is always with us: Experiences, Perceptions and Beliefs of Women Affected by Female Genital Mutilation in London – a report from the Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development (FORWARD). See also FGM resource pack
National reports on the situation of Unaccompanied Minors in EU Member States is a listing of a series of reports from the European Migration Network.
The International Rescue Committee has published 'A Tough Road Home: Uprooted Iraqis in Jordan, Syria and Iraq' calling on European governments to remain engaged with Iraqi refugees. See also press release and CNN coverage
The African Human Rights Law Journal Vol 9 No 2 includes articles on barriers to prosecuting sexual violence in Eastern DRC and legislating for child rights in eastern and southern Africa.
The Home Office Country of origin information service has new reports this year on China, India, Iran, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, and Sri Lanka. See also Events.
Focus Migration Country Profile: Ireland
Law and policy
Refugee Action has published a briefing on asylum support cuts
The European Parliament has adopted a new resolution stating that victims of human trafficking should be given unconditional assistance including free legal aid and that the penalties for trafficking should be rethought in terms of deterrence.
Events
Thursday 4th March: Panel discussion on the future of independent monitoring of Home Office country of origin information products. 5-7pm, London. Speakers from UKBA, Asylum Aid, IAS and SOAS. Chaired by Simon Hughes MP. Organised by the Immigration Advisory Service (IAS), who will also launch their latest publication The APCI Legacy: A Critical Assessment.
Friday 19th March: Medecins du Monde UK annual conference in London. Climate Change and Health: understanding the impact before it’s too late. With Jonathon Porritt, Andrew Haines and Jean Lambert MEP. Register by email
Wednesday 17 March: New Labour, Xenophobia and Immigration 7-9pm, London School of Economics. Meeting with Arun Kundnani (IRR), Nira Yuval-Davis (University of East London) and Joseph Harker The Guardian).
Tuesday 23 March: Still Human Still Here public meeting in London on improving protection to refugees. Speakers: Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, Jan Shaw (Amnesty International and chair of Still Human Still Here; Sir Nicholas Young (British Red Cross), and Donna Covey (Refugee Council). Booking required.