Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Migrants & Refugees

Living in Limbo, An Iranian Refugee’s Plea to an Inconsistent Australia

The urgency for sustainable and compassionate solutions that prioritize human rights cannot be overstated. Upholding the fundamental values of family unity, facilitating accessible avenues for…

12 March, 2026

Militarized Immigration Enforcement in the USA

The focus is on the intersection of immigration policy and military tactics, highlighting the consequences of this approach and potential alternatives for a more humane…

9 March, 2026

A Damning Report on UK and France’s Handling of Child Asylum Seekers in the English Channel

The report is replete with heart-wrenching testimonies from children suffering serious chemical burns from dinghy fuel, enduring symptoms of trauma, and tragically, experiencing fatalities due…

1 March, 2026

Alarming Developments for Human Rights Defenders in Greece

Human Rights Watch has echoed these concerns, stressing the critical nature of defending human rights and the imperative to safeguard those who stand up for…

26 February, 2026

Navigating the Surge in Migration

The call for a shift in policy is clear: providing shelter and thorough evaluations of each case must take precedence over aggressive detentions. Countries must…

26 February, 2026

Legal Challenge to Suspension of Refugee Family Reunion Scheme in the UK

As the legal proceedings unfold, the outcome could set a significant precedent for the treatment of refugee families in the UK, highlighting the delicate balance…

26 February, 2026

Airlines: One in One Out Deportations and Calls for Corporate Conscience

Campaigners say the policy risks breaching international obligations and places vulnerable people in danger, while a high‑court challenge by 16 asylum seekers was expedited in…

22 February, 2026

Libya’s Migrant Crisis

The international response must bridge humanitarian relief with accountability. Ending this cycle will require interdiction of transnational criminal networks, impartial investigations into collusion by officials,…

18 February, 2026

Italy, A Bill that Outsources Rescue and Risks Lives

Parliament should subject the bill to strenuous legal scrutiny, excise measures that obstruct lifesaving assistance, and ensure compliance with refugee and human-rights obligations.  

16 February, 2026

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Afghanistan

Surveys conducted by UNHCR reveal a bleak picture for these returnees: slightly more than half have managed to secure employment, with a troubling statistic showing…

16 February, 2026

High-Stakes Oversight Hearing on Federal Immigration Enforcement

This hearing promises to be a critical forum for assessing current immigration policies and practices.

12 February, 2026