Informe del ACNUDH: Expulsiones Forzosas de Libia
La ACNUDH acaba de publicar un nuevo e importante informe el 25 de noviembre:…
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Africa lidera el camino
Cambios significativos en políticas para personas refugiadas con respecto a la…
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Interview With Our New Africa Programme Officer
In September 2019, we welcomed Florence Situmbeko to the African team, she is…
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Primer intercambio regional de MENA sobre alternativas
BOLETÍN DE PRENSA Primera reunión regional de MENA de intercambio y…
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3 tendencias clave en África y lo que significan para ti
A principios de noviembre de 2019, la Red de Instituciones Nacionales Africanas…
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Encontrando soluciones juntos en África
IDC en el Foro sobre políticas de RINADH y la UA Como resultado de la…
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IDC se reúne con niños, niñas y adolescentes no acompañados y sus anfitriones en Egipto
Durante una visita a El Cairo realizada por el equipo MENA de IDC en junio de…
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CONSULTA: El derecho a la libertad
El Comité sobre Trabajadores Migrantes de la ONU invita a actores interesados a…
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Adopting Alternatives: An Opportunity for Africa
A key forum in Africa highlights a significant opportunity in Africa. The IDC,…
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Our Work in MENA: A Year in Review
North African alternatives to detention collected in new report: “There Are…
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ACHPR Panel Discussion: Preventing Torture in Africa
In October, 2018, the IDC will be attending the 63rd Session of the African…
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Seeking Suggestions for IDC MENA Study Visit
Between now and end of year, the IDC is hoping to capture some of the…
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NextGen Index Launched at Southern Africa Civil Society Forum
Alternatives to detention were highlighted at the 14th Southern…
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Zambia Highlighted as Positive Practice in the NextGen Index Global Launch
The new Global NextGen Index ranks how 20 countries treat their migrant…
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Publication Launch on Alternatives to Detention in Africa
The IDC Africa team launched its latest publication at a side event of the 62nd…
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Alternatives to Immigration Detention in Tunisia
Refugee and migrant case management in Tunis In an interview with Sana Bousbih…
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Successful ATD in Zambia
Deborah Sagonda, Action Africa Help Zambia’s Community Services Coordinator,…
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There Are Alternatives: New Report on Africa
New report coming soon IDC members and partners in Africa have recognised the…
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Report Launch Alongside ACHPR
The International Detention Coalition (IDC) invites you to the launch of our…
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Coming Soon: New Research on Alternatives in Africa
The IDC is excited to announce that we will soon have new research focusing on…
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Work Rights Boost African Economies
There is a wealth of evidence that suggests granting the right to work to…
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Support for Refugees On the Rise in Africa
Many African countries have scored well in the Good Country Index, thanks to…
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Unlawful Detention: An Expensive Mistake for Governments
A woman in South Africa has been awarded R180,000 in damages - USD $15,500 -…
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Acknowledging the Honourable Med Kaggwa
The International Detention Coalition acknowledges the significant…
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There are alternatives in Africa
This report provides an overview of alternatives to immigration…
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Partners in Libya Advocate for Alternatives to Detention
The International Detention Coalition in partnership with IOM, the…
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Workshop: Stateless Persons in the South African Development Community
A workshop addressing the vulnerability of stateless persons in the South…
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IDC and Partners Continue to Promote Alternatives to Detention in Libya
For some time now, IDC has been working with partners in Libya to…
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Refugee Act Under Review in Kenya
Refugee Camp in Kenya. Photo: RCK The Kenyan Refugees Act of 2006…
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UN Experts Seek Submissions on the Human Rights of Migrant Children
This is reposted from OHCHR, please find the original post here CMW-CRC…
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Promoting Alternatives to Detention in Southern Africa
IDC Members at the Alternatives to Detention Implementers Meeting in…
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IDC Report Launch on Alternatives in Africa
Date: Time: Venue: Friday, 28th April 2017 11.00 – 13.00…
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Save the Date : IDC Annual Member Meeting June 16
Members at the IDC Annual Member Meeting 2016 Our annual member meeting…
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IDC Southern Africa Visit Promotes Alternatives
IDC Members at the Member Meeting in Africa, 2015, Nairobi A…
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How to Get Involved In the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty
Around the world, an unknown number of children are deprived of their liberty…
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UNHCR Issue Brief clarifies position on ending child immigration detention
The IDC welcomes this update on UNHCR’s position on the detention of children…
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IDC Africa Mapping Report Coming Soon!
The IDC is very pleased to announce that our “African Alternatives to…
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Significant Regional Commitment to Implement Alternatives to Detention
Fifteen States across Africa committed to developing and implementing…
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Do you know about alternatives to detention in North Africa?
The IDC is proud to announce that our exciting new study on North Africa, in…
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IDC participating in 2016 MIDSA
In addition to regional work in Africa, the IDC strongly supports the…
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Malawi Immigration Law Audit Calls for an End to Child Detention
The Malawi Immigration Law Audit highlights why children who have fled their…
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IDC ATD Workshop for Regional Advisors – June 2016 London, UK
On 19 and 20 June 2016, the IDC ran its first ever alternatives to…
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2016 IDC Annual Member Meeting
IDC members from around the world attended our 2016 Annual Member Meeting this…
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Alternatives to Detention, Political Will & Trade Impacts: UN Expert on Migrants
The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Mr. François Crépeau…
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Children Surviving Conflict: Focus of the Day of the African Child
June 16 is the Day of the African Child, and this year’s theme is one that is…
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Welcome to New Members of Our Advisory Committee
We are proud to welcome nine new members to the IDC's International Advisory…
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IDC Now Has Observer Status at the ACHPR
The IDC is proud to announce that we have been granted observer status with the…
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UN Migrant Rights Expert to Visit Angola
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Mr.…
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58th Session of the ACHPR and IDC Regional Advisor Vacancies
It is another busy month for IDC Africa members and staff alike. The 58th…
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Regional Advisor Positions Now Open in Africa and Middle East
The IDC is now seeking for nominations for Regional Advisors across…
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Supporting government ministries to implement alternatives in Southern Africa
The IDC is happy to have been invited to continue working in collaboration…
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Africa Regional Launch of There Are Alternatives: Revised Edition
This month the IDC was proud to host the Africa Launch of our research…
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AFRICA November News Roundup
This is a compilation of the tweets by the Africa Regional Coordinator of the…
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Africa September-October News Roundup
This is a compilation of the tweets by the Africa Regional Coordinator of the…
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Africa Launch of There Are Alternatives 2nd Edition: 57th Session of the Africa Commission on Human and People’s Rights
IDC Africa Members and supporters will join together in Banjul, the Gambia on…
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Africa August News Roundup
This is a compilation of the tweets by the Africa Regional Coordinator of the…
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Advocating for Alternatives to Arbitrary Detention in Africa
A panel on detention is planned the 57th Session of the African Commission on…
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Africa July News Roundup
This is a compilation of the tweets by the Africa Regional Coordinator of the…
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Trafficking Victims at High Risk of Detention
Written by Sophie Otiende. A few weeks ago we were called by a group of…
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Xeno-Opportunity? An IDC Analysis
IDC members are privileged to travel widely across the regions in which our…
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Detention a Focus on the Africa Day of the Child
IDC Members and supporters of the Global Campaign to End Child Detention across…
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June News Roundup
Regional: June 17 marked the Day of the African Child and the 25th Anniversary…
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Africa Regional Meeting
IDC conducted its annual Africa Regional Workshop from the 29th – 30th of April…
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Child Detention on the African Children’s Charter Agenda
The IDC was present at the 25th Session of the Africa Union Treaty body on…
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Africa April Roundup
This is a compilation of the tweets by the Africa Regional Coordinator if the…
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Protection of Children on the Move in Africa
This month, the IDC has been privileged to participate in the regional…
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Africa March Roundup
This is a compilation of the tweets by the Africa Regional Coordinator of the…
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UNHCR Preparing 2nd Global Roundtable on Alternatives to Detention
GENEVA (8 April 2015) – The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees…
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Africa February Roundup
Regional: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission…
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January News Roundup
These links are a compilation of tweets by the IDC Regional Coordinator in…
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Registration Opening Soon for UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs
GENEVA (17 February) – Every year over 300 representatives from around the…
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Detention a first resort for governments grappling with irregular migration
Across Africa governments have started the year grappling with how to respond…
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IDC Members in Africa campaign to end child detention
No child should be detained: Uganda 20 November 2014 IDC members in Africa got…
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Africa News Roundup October November
These links are a compilation of tweets by the IDC Regional Coordinator in…
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Detention News Roundup September – Africa
The numbers of deaths while migrating from Africa to Europe continue to…
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CRC 25th Anniversary
GENEVA (6 October 2014) - This year marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption…
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Taking action to end child detention in Africa
In July when IDC Africa members met in Kampala, Uganda, there was much…
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Africa News Round Up July / August
Positive news in South Africa this month as The Human Rights Commission…
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Detención de niños, niñas y adolescentes: Una nueva alianza internacional
GINEBRA (2 Septiembre 2014) - In English Se crea el Grupo de Trabajo…
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Child detention: a new international alliance
GENEVA (2 September 2014) - En Español The impact of immigration detention…
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IDC Africa members collaborating to end and prevent unnecessary immigration detention
The annual IDC Africa Workshop took place in Kampala this year, with 30 people…
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Statelessness and detention in South Africa
A recent case in South Africa highlights how being statelessness puts a person…
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Significant changes in South Africa
New Immigration Laws New immigration laws have come into effect in South…
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Africa Regional Workshop 2014 – July 30 & 31, 2014
IDC will co-host the 2014 Africa member workshop with Ugandan member, the…
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Kenya challenges new refugee directive
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Major concern for LGBTI individuals in Uganda and the broader region
In February Uganda passed the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, under which…
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Kenya – RCK focus on the link between human trafficking & immigration detention
Long term IDC members Refugee Consortium of Kenya are this year continuing…
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Migration, criminalisation and language
The articles on immigration detention in Africa this month highlight the extent…
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Kenya: asylum seekers and refugees face arbitrary detention
Civil society and human rights groups globally have denounced the move of the…
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Third Africa Regional Workshop
The third Africa regional IDC workshop was held September 25 – 26 in…
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Opportunity for IDC members in Africa
IDC members in Africa are this year looking at how to highlight the issue of…
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Ongoing crackdown in Kenya raises concern about detention
Detention news this month in Africa has been dominated by the mass round up of…
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