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23 June 2025 | 11:59 am

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A snapshot of your impact: Rocky Myers death sentence commuted, Salma al-Shehab freed from unjust imprisonment, and a win for the CRISP program

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Freedom of expression, association and assembly North America

Mahmoud Khalil released after months of unjust detention

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Death penalty Middle East

Iran: Growing fears over torture and arbitrary executions of individuals accused of ‘espionage’ for Israel

23 June 2025 | 8:20 am

Refugee rights Global

India: Stop unlawful deportations and protect Rohingya refugees

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Refugee rights Global

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Responsive campaigning Middle East

Urgent need to protect civilians amid unprecedented escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran

19 June 2025 | 8:26 am

Refugee rights Global

“A second family”: From Afghanistan to Ireland, refugee sponsorship builds strong communities

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Nang and her family at their home in Warrandyte, in the north-eastern outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. 8 April 2025. The picturesque bohemian suburb of Warrandyte, became the unlikely home to a family of six escaping violence in Myanmar back in 2022. The family was sponsored by a group of volunteers who, working with the organization Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) harnessed local solidarity to help create a new safe home for Nang and her family and an ongoing opportunity to learn about their rich culture.

Refugee rights Australia

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Refugee rights Australia

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