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World Refugee Day is a time to focus global attention on the rights, needs, and dreams of millions of refugees worldwide and to take meaningful action to support them. 🌐 This year, #WorldRefugeeDay is dedicated to showing solidarity with refugees and advocating for a world where they are truly welcomed. 💪🏽🔥 We believe this is a great opportunity to reflect on the vital role allies can play in making refugee rights a reality. Whether you are a long-time advocate or just starting to get involved, there are many ways to make a difference.  📣💥 Read our blog post to learn more about how you can become an effective ally for #refugees. https://lnkd.in/efe_dpw3 #WRD #RefugeeRights #RefugeeRightsAreHumanRights #WRD2024

For refugees, peace is inseparable from justice. The 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to rights, regardless of borders. When refugees have the freedom to work, learn, and contribute to their communities, they not just survive—they thrive. True peace is built on a foundation of equal access to justice and opportunity for all. This International Day of Peace, let’s commit to breaking the barriers that prevent refugees from living with dignity and peace. #PeaceAndRights #JusticeForAll #RefugeesWelcome #DayOfPeace2024 #AsylumAccess #EqualOpportunities #InternationalDayOfPeace

Crisis in Lebanon: Forced Displacement and the Path to Peace The explosions that have taken place yesterday and today in Lebanon, amidst ongoing regional tensions, have claimed at least 15 lives, including 2 children, and wounded nearly 3,000 people, according to media reports. Some explosions occurred simultaneously in neighboring Syria, where at least 14 people were wounded. The attacks, attributed to Israel by Lebanese and other sources, serve as a tragic reminder of the consequences of violence on civilians. At Asylum Access, we firmly reject all acts of violence that threaten the safety of civilians who are not part of the hostilities. We believe that peace is not only the absence of conflict but also the presence of rights and protections that prevent forced displacement. With nearly 150 armed conflicts worldwide, millions of families are being forced from their homes in search of safety. We work to ensure refugees find security, dignity, and stability—key elements for lasting peace, while we also urge governments and international actors to protect those in need. #Lebanon #Refugees #ForcedDisplacement #ProtectCivilians #AsylumAccess

Every day, millions of refugees and displaced people search for peace, not only in the form of safety from conflict but through the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity. As recognized in the 1951 Geneva Convention, refugees have the right to seek asylum and protection. True peace means having access to basic rights: the right to work, the right to education, the right to feel a sense of belonging. As we approach the International Day of Peace, let’s reflect on what peace truly means for displaced communities around the world. 🌍🕊️ #RefugeeRights #InternationalDayOfPeace #PeaceAndDignity #AsylumAccess #DisplacedVoices #HumanRights

International organizations have the opportunity to decenter themselves within our sector and carve out a more equitable, supportive role alongside refugee-led organizations, leading to better outcomes for all. What can this look like in practice? We invite you to read this key article from Diana Essex-Lettieri and Julia Zahreddine in The New Humanitarian to find out. #RefugeesLead

Current “protection” efforts are failing #refugees. For our sector to achieve real protection for forcibly displaced people, localized protection efforts and actors must be prioritized and funded. This means: 1️⃣ Domestic laws that protect refugees 2️⃣ Accountability mechanisms to uphold those laws 3️⃣ The equitable participation of refugee communities in shaping what those laws and mechanisms look like Learn more about #LocalizedProtection and how we can implement it together in our latest blog post 👇 https://lnkd.in/gw5jAMf9 #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeLeadership #EquitablePartnerships #Asylum #ForcedDisplacement #Advocacy #RefugeeRightsAreHumanRights

What is the Hospitality Route? The Hospitality Route is Asylum Access México's flagship integration program dedicated to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum in #Mexico. Its goal is to help them achieve full social, cultural, and economic integration in their new communities. Through #partnerships with companies, civil society organizations (CSOs), educational institutions, government agencies, and dedicated individuals, we ensure that #refugees across Mexico have access to education, skills development, employment opportunities, and health services. We believe everyone deserves the chance to thrive—no matter where they come from. #HospitalityRoute #AsylumAccess #RefugeeRights

🌍 Partnerships in international development can either uplift communities or miss the mark entirely. Truly equitable partnerships go beyond surface-level cooperation—they require a shared understanding of culture, context, and power. Let's explore some pillars that distinguish equitable partnerships from non-equitable partnerships and learn why this matters for lasting impact. Swipe to learn more about how we can build stronger, more inclusive partnerships! 🤝 #EquitablePartnerships #LocalExpertise #INGOs #InclusiveDevelopment #PowerAndCulture

Our homes should be a place where we feel safe and secure. However, forcibly displaced families living in urban areas can face substantial hurdles in finding a place to live. Even when they do, they can be exposed to harassment and #discrimination from their landlords and neighbors. That is why we are here to help on both fronts: our community outreach teams support refugee families to find emergency and long-term housing from supportive landlords, and our legal teams support refugee communities as they assert their rights as tenants to prevent unlawful eviction or intimidation. We want all refugee communities to feel welcome and supported in their new homes. #Refugees #RefugeesWelcome #NoHumanIsIllegal #ForcedDisplacement #HumanRights

Discover pathways to Meaningful Refugee Participation in WeAreCohere's latest report, endorsed by Asylum Access! Pathway 5, Support for Localised Refugee-led Advocacy, is all about empowering refugee leaders to drive policy changes, promoting their participation in policymaking and society at every level. Dive into the full report to learn more. 🌍📘 https://lnkd.in/d2K456uT #LocalizedProtection #MeaningfulRefugeeParticipation #Pathways