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UN urges Australia to find humane solutions for refugees, asylum seekers on Manus Island

UN urges Australia to find humane solutions for refugees, asylum seekers on Manus Island

Dec 23, 2017, at 09:47 am

  New York, Dec 23(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency warned on Friday that the situation of refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island continues to remain dangerous, and called on the Australian Government to “live up to its responsibilities” and urgently find humane and appropriate solutions.

More has to be done to deliver on European commitments for asylum seekers – UN refugee agency

More has to be done to deliver on European commitments for asylum seekers – UN refugee agency

Sep 14, 2016, at 12:56 pm

New York, Sept 14 (Just Earth News): Highlighting that the number of pledges to relocate asylum-seekers continues to be woefully low and its implementation slow and challenging, the United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday called on European countries to do more to deliver significantly on the commitments they have made.

Finland: Ban urges dialogue to prevent polarization, racism against asylum-seekers

Finland: Ban urges dialogue to prevent polarization, racism against asylum-seekers

Dec 10, 2015, at 02:55 pm

New York, Dec 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Finland's membership to the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commended the country on its leadership in advancing the Organization's work on peace and security, development and human rights, and expressed his gratitude for the country's solidarity with refugees in the region.

Cambodia: UN agenda seeks asylum reform, freedom of expression

Cambodia: UN agenda seeks asylum reform, freedom of expression

May 03, 2014, at 05:14 pm

New York, May 3 (IBNS): Amidst reports that Cambodia has agreed in principle to house asylum seekers that had tried to enter Australia, a United Nations senior human rights official wrapping up her visit to the country on Friday urged its Government to respect its international commitments.

UN lauds Bulgaria's effort to improve conditions of asylum-seekers

UN lauds Bulgaria's effort to improve conditions of asylum-seekers

Apr 16, 2014, at 06:11 pm

New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): The United Nations refugee agency applauded on Tuesday the "significant efforts" made recently by the Bulgarian authorities and their partners to improve living conditions for asylum seekers in the country.