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Refugees' Human Rights

Millions of people around the world have no choice but to flee their homeland to escape persecution and conflict. Refugees seek asylum in other countries so they can rebuild their lives, but they are often unable to obtain proper passports and visas.

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Positive Changes for Asylum Seekers

GrahameB 2/7/2009

New work permit regulations will greatly aid many asylum seekers who are struggling to survive without paid employment.

woman and child crossing the border into South Africa
© AP Photo/Themba Hadebe

Zimbabwean Refugees face further hardship in South Africa

GrahameB 1/7/2009

Incidences of abuse, discrimination and rape are not uncommon for desparate Zimbabwean refugees in South Africa.


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Christmas Island Detention Centre

Christmas Island poster competition

School students - Got an idea for a better way to use the Christmas Island refugee detention centre? We need your help today! Get creative and design a poster illustrating your idea for a chance to win great prizes.

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A Zimbabwe woman and child cross the border near Musina
A Zimbabwe woman and child cross the border near Musina© AP Photo/Thmba Hadebe

Women arriving at Musina Hospital in South Africa after fleeing Zimbabwe are being denied treatment and care,

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Around the world, millions of refugees seek sanctuary from violence and persecution. By giving now you will be protecting the rights of people like these two boys, watching food distribution at Gaga Refugee Camp in eastern Chad.

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