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30 Jul

Beyond Survival: Ensuring Mental Well-Being for Yazidi Refugee Children

The Yazidi community in Iraq has endured atrocities since 2014, particularly affecting children who have endured abduction, enslavement, and trauma from witnessing violence. Despite international protections like the UNCRC, mental health support for Yazidi refugee children is critically inadequate, with many suffering from PTSD and other conditions in poorly resourced camps. This report highlights the need for improved mental health services and proposes actionable improvements to support the psychological well-being of Yazidi children from a human rights perspective.

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30 Jun

Women’s Rights in Afghanistan: A Periodic Review

Afghanistan's women are facing severe setbacks in their rights following the Taliban's return to power, which has led to significant restrictions on education, freedom of movement, and overall well-being. This report examines the complex history and current state of women's rights in Afghanistan, highlighting their resilience and ongoing struggle for dignity amidst oppressive policies. The resurgence of the Taliban has reignited global concern for women's rights, emphasising the urgent need for international support and solidarity in safeguarding their fundamental rights and empowering them for a just future.

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6 Jun

Across the Border: The Humanitarian Crisis of North Korean Asylum Seekers in China

The forced repatriation of around 60 North Korean asylum seekers by China in April 2024 has raised serious international concerns, as these individuals face severe risks such as torture, forced labour, and execution upon their return to North Korea. China's policy of repatriating North Korean refugees, despite international human rights obligations, leaves an estimated 10,000 to 300,000 refugees in hiding at risk. The report examines the socio-political, legal, and humanitarian aspects of this crisis, calling for international intervention to protect vulnerable asylum seekers.

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12 Dec

Beyond Borders: Analysing Japan’s Immigration and Detention Landscape in Light of International Legal Standards

Japan, known for its economic advancement, technological innovation, and commitment to peace, has a restrictive approach to migration and asylum policy. Critics argue that the country’s policy has led to […]

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1 Apr

Women and Girls in Refugee Settings

The report examines the gender-specific challenges faced by women and girls within the refugee framework, beginning with the historical oversight in the UN Refugee Convention and subsequent grassroots efforts to […]

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17 May

‘Ukrainians First’: Uncovering the Racism against African, South Asian & Middle-Eastern Refugees from Ukraine

The article highlights the discrimination and racism experienced by Global-South nationals fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion. African women were barred from trains, black and Asian refugees were violently pushed […]

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1 Jan

The Bangladesh Climate Crisis: Assessing Climate Change Social Impacts

Bangladesh, a predominantly Islamic country in South Asia, is one of the world’s most densely populated and rural countries, with a high dependency on agriculture. However, the country’s high natural […]

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31 Oct

Human Rights Violations in Malaysia

Malaysia, a multicultural country with diverse religions, ethnicities, and refugees, predominantly consists of the Bumiputra’s, also known as ”sons of the land”. Despite Malaysia’s democratic ideals, such as equality, freedom […]

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