Cabinet officials
The United Church of Christ has welcomed Megan as the new Minister for Refugee and Migration Services. A longtime educator, advocate, and faithful servant, Megan brings both professional depth and a deeply personal call to the ministry of justice and welcome for migrants and refugees. With a background in education
Emigration and immigration
Violent protests in the UK, fueled by economic anxieties, misinformation, and the uncontrolled reach of social media, have once again erupted over the contentious issue of immigration. The small town of Epping, Essex, became the latest flashpoint, with protesters storming a local hotel housing asylum seekers and clashing with police.
Refugees
Thai government has been urged to allow over 107,000 refugees to work legally, citing rising tensions due to decades of confinement. These refugees, mainly from the Karen and Karenni ethnic groups, have been living in Thailand since 1984, when they fled armed conflict in Myanmar. Despite international aid, the
Cabinet officials
Bulgaria, a European Union country, is grappling with a significant number of unaccompanied refugee children, with over 70% of applicants for protection in 2020 being without parents or separated from their families. The State Agency for Refugees, led by Chair Ivan Ivanov, has partnered with international organizations and local municipalities
Emigration and immigration
In the aftermath of violence-marred protests in Epping, a small town in Essex, analysis by The i Paper reveals a deliberate effort by far-right influencers to fuel local tensions over migrant hotels. Calls for protests have been amplified on social media by figures such as Tommy Robinson, the founder of
Activists
Protests erupted outside two hotels in Norfolk, The Brook Hotel in Bowthorpe and The Park Hotel in Diss, over the proposed housing of single male asylum seekers. The tension surrounded the Home Office's decision to rehouse asylum seekers at the facilities, despite one hotel announcing it would close
Emigration and immigration
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada's website, a crucial source of information for asylum seekers and their counsel, has been down for maintenance for a week. This outage has raised concerns among refugee lawyers and claimants, who are struggling to access essential documents and information for their
Emigration and immigration
Labour shortages in the foodservice industry, which employs 1.2 million Canadians, particularly in rural, remote and tourist areas, are at a critical point. Current immigration levels threaten the viability of many restaurants, with over 78,000 job vacancies. Restaurants Canada supports a more regionally responsive and transparent immigration system,
Emigration and immigration
A recent incident of rape in an Oxford churchyard by an asylum seeker has been highlighted by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp as an example of the "illegal immigrant crime wave." Philp made the comments during a speech in the House of Commons on Monday, July 21, where
Activists
Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington has denied allegations made by Nigel Farage that officers drove counter-protesters to a demonstration outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. The protests have been ongoing since an asylum seeker was charged with sexual assault this month, leading to a series of demonstrations and counter-demonstrations
Activists
Protests have been ongoing outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, where asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, is being held on charges of sexual assault. The demonstrations, which began peacefully, escalated into disorder and criminal damage, with eight officers injured and five men charged with disorder. Essex Police has denied
Emigration and immigration
As policies targeting immigrant communities become increasingly stringent, the nonprofit organization Centro Legal de la Raza is working tirelessly to advocate for their rights. Led by executive director Monique Berlanga and deputy director Maciel Jacques, the Oakland-based nonprofit offers a range of services to help immigrants navigate the complex and
