New Report: 2022 Global Refugee Work Rights Report

Asylum Access, together with the Center for Global Development (CGD) and Refugees International, has published an in-depth report comparing refugees’ work rights in policy and in practice worldwide.  Refugees’ right to work has been repeatedly recognized in international agreements—from the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees to the 2018 Global Compact on Refugees—and […]

$1.18 Million Being Given to Historically Excluded Refugee-Led Organizations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 26 July 2022 Contact: Graham Kembo, Asylum Access / RRLI graham.kembo@asylumaccess.org GHENT, BELGIUM – Today, the Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative (RRLI) is pleased to announce the 12 new refugee-led organizations (RLOs) who will receive a combined total of $1.18 million in funding for fiscal year 2022-2023. The 12 RLOs are based in […]

How US and European Media Language Used to Describe the Ukrainian Crisis Reflect Deeply Rooted Racism Against Non-European Refugees

Communities across Europe opened their doors to welcome over four million refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine which started on the 24th of February, 2022. While solidarity with Ukrainians fleeing the violence has been inspiring, the language used by US and European journalists against non-European refugees fleeing the country is concerning. The terms used […]

Asylum Access calls on the international community to protect those fleeing Ukraine

Asylum Access is deeply concerned about the situation unfolding inside and outside of Ukraine. We stand with people fleeing the Russian aggression and everyone seeking safety and protection right now. As the Russian offensive continues to target civilian areas and Ukraine’s infrastructure, over 2 million people crossed the borders to neighboring countries in 12 days—including […]

Ukraine Emergency: Resources for Refugees

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is ongoing and circumstances are changing rapidly. All information listed below is accurate at the time of publication (February 28, 2022). We at Asylum Access are horrified by the invasion of Ukraine and we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.  We have compiled key information on seeking safety in neighboring countries […]