IDC news
The International Detention Coalition launched its policy document “Captured Childhood” in Geneva, on March 21st, 2012 at the 19th Session of the Human Rights Council. Over the past two years, the IDC has heard first-hand the stories of children and parents from all over the world who have experienced immigration detention.
In total 70 children were interviewed and we also listened to the experiences of 16 parents of children who had been detained. Consistent with the Convention on the... Read More »
IDC News
Dignity without exception: alternatives to immigration detention in Mexico
In partnership with regional representative Sin Fronteras, new research is about to be launched in Mexico that contributes to the development of models... Read More »
IDC Member News
The International Detention Coalition has more than 200 members in 50 countries, including NGOs, universities, academics, faith-based groups and individual associate members who are connected to and a part of the work of the Coalition.
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Urgent Action
- ENGAGE with the UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW to hold your government accountable for immigration detention law, policy and practice
- UN: Universal Periodic Review Calendar: Countries in review 2008-2011
- IDC: Poster Campaign – Promote the rights of detained refugee, asylum seeker and migrants
- IDC: Postcard Campaign- Alternatives to Detention
- USA: Petition – Support the Child Citizen Protection Act
- USA: Letter writing campaign- Progress on Immigration Reform
