Topic: Global Advocacy

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Oct 20, 2023

HIAS Welcomes Mexico’s Initiative to Address Regional Displacement Challenges

HIAS Welcomes Mexico’s Initiative to Address Regional Displacement Challenges HIAS in encouraged by the recent announcement that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico will meet with representatives of 11 governments from the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region regarding a regional migration plan on October 22nd in Palenque, Mexico

HIAS Welcomes Mexico’s Initiative to Address Regional Displacement Challenges

Oct 9, 2023

The European Court of Human Rights Unanimously Condemns the Greek Government for Depriving an HIV-positive Asylum Seeker From Access to Antiretroviral Treatment

The European Court of Human Rights Unanimously Condemns the Greek Government for Depriving an HIV-positive Asylum Seeker From Access to Antiretroviral Treatment

The European Court of Human Rights Unanimously Condemns the Greek Government for Depriving an HIV-positive Asylum Seeker From Access to Antiretroviral Treatment

Jul 27, 2023

Intervention of 28 Organisations to Competent Prosecutors on the Pushback Incident Published by the New York Times

Intervention of 28 Organisations to Competent Prosecutors on the Pushback Incident Published by the New York Times In a joint submission to the Prosecutors of the Piraeus Naval Court, the First Instance Court of Mytilene and the Supreme Court Prosecutor, 28 civil society organisations are calling for an effective investigation into potential criminal acts committed in relation to what was published on 19 May 2023 by the New York Times (NYT).

Intervention of 28 Organisations to Competent Prosecutors on the Pushback Incident Published by the New York Times

Jul 12, 2023

HIAS Calls for Enhanced Coordination on Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean 

HIAS Calls for Enhanced Coordination on Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean  In an intervention delivered on Wednesday at a gathering of human rights leaders in the Western Hemisphere, Cristina Garcia, HIAS’ Senior Vice President for the Latin America and Caribbean region, called for enhanced coordination and cooperation in addressing forced displacement challenges. 

HIAS Calls for Enhanced Coordination on Displacement in Latin America and the Caribbean 

Jul 5, 2023

Greek Asylum Case Law Report Issue 1/2023 Released

Greek Asylum Case Law Report Issue 1/2023 Released The new issue of the Greek Asylum Case Law Report released today provides excerpts from 99 decisions by administrative, civil and criminal courts, the Independent Appeals Committees and the Asylum Service, exclusively issued in the first half of 2023.

Greek Asylum Case Law Report Issue 1/2023 Released

Jun 21, 2023

No Monitoring of Fundamental Rights Violations in Greece Without Independent and Effective Mechanisms

No Monitoring of Fundamental Rights Violations in Greece Without Independent and Effective Mechanisms Greece must guarantee independent and effective monitoring of violations of the human rights of refugees and migrants to restore the rule of law, following the European Commission request to the Greek authorities for an investigation of a push back of refugees by the Hellenic Coast Guard on Lesvos island.

No Monitoring of Fundamental Rights Violations in Greece Without Independent and Effective Mechanisms

Jun 16, 2023

EU Must not be Complicit in Loss of Lives at Sea and Rights Violations at Europe’s Borders

EU Must not be Complicit in Loss of Lives at Sea and Rights Violations at Europe’s Borders Once again, dozens of lives have been lost at Europe’s borders due to the EU’s failure to allow people seeking protection to reach Europe safely.

EU Must not be Complicit in Loss of Lives at Sea and Rights Violations at Europe’s Borders

May 18, 2023

To Unlock Solutions on Migration, Western Hemisphere Nations Must Prioritize Implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration

To Unlock Solutions on Migration, Western Hemisphere Nations Must Prioritize Implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration It is crucial that the U.S. and other countries across the Western Hemisphere prioritize implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection.

To Unlock Solutions on Migration, Western Hemisphere Nations Must Prioritize Implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration

May 15, 2023

HIAS Congratulates Amy E. Pope on Election as IOM Director General

HIAS Congratulates Amy E. Pope on Election as IOM Director General HIAS congratulates Amy E. Pope on her election as Director General of the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM).

HIAS Congratulates Amy E. Pope on Election as IOM Director General

Apr 27, 2023

Eight Jewish Congregations in Europe Join in Initiative to Fight Antisemitism and Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding

Eight Jewish Congregations in Europe Join in Initiative to Fight Antisemitism and Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding Eight Jewish congregations across Continental Europe are participating in an ambitious and innovative project, Neighbours, to tackle antisemitism and xenophobia, and promote cross-cultural and inter-religious understanding in their communities.

Eight Jewish Congregations in Europe Join in Initiative to Fight Antisemitism and Promote Cross-Cultural Understanding

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