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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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Australians support equal rights for asylum seekers

12/8/2009

A Nielsen poll commissioned by Amnesty International shows that a clear majority of Australians think all asylum seekers should have the same legal protections.

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Situation dire for refugees in Malaysia

4/9/2009

Dr Graham Thom recently travelled to Malaysia to investigate the situation for refugees and asylum-seekers in detention there. Many of these people endure horrific conditions and treatment while seeking sanctuary there.

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A short stay on Christmas Island

In December 2009, our research team spent one week on Christmas Island to investigate conditions inside the immigration detention centre there and in the permanent communities on the island.


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Migrant workers in Australia are vulnerable to discrimination, exploitation and unsafe working conditions. Tell our government that you want Australia to sign the Migrant Workers Convention.

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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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