Pakistan‘s Threat to Deport Afghans Puts Lives at Risk The recent announcement by Pakistani authorities to deport over one million Afghans poses serious risks of persecution and abuse, according to Human Rights Watch. The Interior Ministry of Pakistan gave all migrants living without legal status 28 days to leave voluntarily […]
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The Dehumanization of Immigrants: Examining the Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Texas
Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Texas Bills Would Imprison Young Texans, Give Law Enforcement Outsized Power Introduction In a move that has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a special session of the Texas legislature to consider extreme anti-immigrant proposals. These proposals, if passed, […]
Exploiting the Vulnerable: The Dark Reality of Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International Report Reveals Appalling Conditions Faced by Contracted Workers in Amazon Warehouses in Saudi Arabia Amnesty International has released a new report exposing the abuse and exploitation of contracted workers in Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia. The report, titled “Don’t worry, it’s a branch of Amazon,” details how these […]
The Battle Over Immigration: Examining the Extremes in Texas
Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Texas Bills Would Imprison Young Texans, Give Law Enforcement Outsized Power Texas Governor Calls Special Session to Consider Controversial Proposals Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has called a special session of the Texas legislature to consider proposals that have raised concerns among human rights advocates. The […]
Can Canada Lead the Way in Ending Immigration Detention?
The Journey of Amina and the Fight for Abolishing Immigration Detention in Canada A Personal Story Just two years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Amina, a young Afghan refugee who had made her way to Canada with her family. Their journey, escaping war-torn Afghanistan and finding refuge in […]
Lessons Learned from the Lampedusa Shipwreck: A Decade of Reflection and Progress.
Italy’s Tragic History of Shipwrecks Background and Context Italy has a long and tragic history of shipwrecks that have resulted in the loss of countless lives. In recent years, the focus has been on the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean Sea in search of safety […]
EU Commission Should Take Action to Address Tunisia’s Abuses Against Migrants
EU Commission Should Stop Ignoring Tunisia’s Abuses Against Migrants The Controversial Migration Control Deal On Friday, the European Union (EU) Commission announced its decision to move forward with a controversial deal on migration control, despite concerns about human rights violations. The deal, which was reached in July, involves providing financial […]
Texas Immigration Policies: Placing Migrants at Risk
Texas Officials Put Migrants in Danger Pushed Into Razor Wire, Dangerous Waters; Cut US Funds to Operation Lone Star Summary Texas officials have come under fire after reports emerged of migrants and asylum seekers being pushed back, stranded in dangerous conditions, and injured by razor wire under Operation Lone Star. […]
Hopeful signs at border as end of Title 42 witnessed without chaos and cruelty towards asylum seekers
A delegation of prominent national civil and immigrant rights leaders led by the Haitian Bridge Alliance visited locations in the Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Mexican state of Tamaulipas to bear witness to the end of Title 42 and the implementation of a number of punitive policies along the […]
Biden’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Is a Recipe for Harm and Injustice
## The Biden Administration’s unsuccessful approach to asylum seekers The end of the Title 42 policy on May 11 has been the center of media attention, with claims of chaos and a lack of order at the United States’ southern border. However, the reality is quite different. Instead of investing […]