Category - refugees

Asia and Pacific churches speak up for those displaced by climate change

agency reporter — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:46 +0000

Resettlement of people displaced by the consequences of climate change was highlighted as a major concern for churches at a gathering of ecumenical representatives from Asia and the Pacific region.

European governments asked to act on rights after Berlin Wall events

agency reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:27:00 +0000

Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin wall, European governments must act urgently to tackle human rights abuses against migrants, asylum seekers, detainees and minorities, Amnesty International has declared.

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out for Iranian refugees

staff writers — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:13:53 +0100

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has called for proper protection from violence and abuse for Iranian exiles living in Iraq, citing the situation in Ashraf refugee camp. He hopes British influence can play a role.

'Let asylum seekers work', says Bishop

staff writers — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:07:10 +0100

A bishop has called for an overhaul of the asylum system and for asylum seekers to be given the right to work at the launch of a new report.

UK and French Governments plan mass deportation of Afghan refugees

staff writers — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:07:45 +0100

Campaigners are mobilising on both sides of the channel to protest against a planned mass deportation of Afghan migrants from Calais next week, involving the UK and French Governments.

American Baptists pledge support for refugees and against racism

staff writers — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:28:01 +0100

American Baptists have achieved the resettlement of more than 100,000 refugees since their cooperative effort with the ecumenical Church World Service began after World War Two.

Report reveals vital role of refugees

agency reporter — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:09:08 +0100

Palestinian refugees inject US$350 million into Lebanon’s economy every year despite being barred from many highly-paid professions, says a report by Association Najdeh

Sri Lanka's war refugees face continuing hardships

staff writers — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:39:02 +0100

Tearfund and other relief and development agencies are warning that the condition of Sri Lankans living in refugee camps will remain a major challenge for months to come.

Urgency grows for investment in conflict prevention as 42 million uprooted

staff writers — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:13:57 +0100

The number of people forcibly uprooted by conflict and persecution worldwide stood at 42 million at the end of last year, with the largest displacement being caused by the US and UK - who are not among the main hosts.

Anglican bishop seeks crisis aid for Sri Lanka war refugees

staff writers — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:39:58 +0100

The Anglican Bishop of Kurunagala in Sri Lanka, the Rt Revd Kumara lllangasinghe, has written to Anglican churches throughout the world to appeal for crisis aid for refugee casualties following the bloody end to the war there.