Los Impactos Global de COVID-19 en la Detención Migratoria
Durante los últimos meses, las prácticas de detención migratoria en todo el…
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Alternativas a la detención para Niñez migrante
Durante los últimos meses, IDC ha formado parte de los conversatorios con las…
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Plan Estratégico de IDC 2020-2022
Migración basada en derechos sin detención migratoria Durante la última década,…
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Oportunidades en medio de la pandemia
Coordinación local con miras a implementar una ruta nacional de protección como…
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Exitoso evento paralelo sobre Alternativas a la Detención Migratoria de Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes durante la FMMD en Quito
Durante la última cumbre del Foro Mundial sobre Migración y Desarrollo (FMMD),…
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Modelos de cuidados alternativos para niñez en situación de movilidad
En la frontera sur de México, IDC apoya modelos y estrategias de cuidados…
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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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Turning the Tide of Detention: What Role Can European Cities Play?
Written by Barbara Pilz and Jem Stevens European cities are increasingly…
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Informe del Director
"Después de 10 maravillosos años colaborando con IDC, tomé la gran decisión 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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Interview: Silvia Gómez on the Global Compact
The Global Compact on Migration was signed last week in Marrakech by 164…
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Celebrating 29 Years of the CRC
On Tuesday November 20th, the Initiative for Child Rights in the Global…
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JRS Report on the Detention of Trafficked Men
IDC partner, JRS UK, has released a report based on the experience of 13…
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Global NextGen Index: Key Trends
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In Appreciation of Barbara Harrell-Bond
The IDC expresses deep gratitude for the work of Barbara Harrell-Bond, who died…
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Cross-Regional Exchange on Ending Child Detention
The Permanent Mission of Brazil, the Permanent…
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Cross-Regional Exchange to Explore Ending Child Detention
The Permanent Mission of Brazil, the Permanent…
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IDC Member Meeting 2018
The IDC Member Meeting took place directly after the Geneva UNHCR NGO…
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Nuevo Director del IDC
IDC con gran entusiasmo anuncia que nuestro nuevo Director Ejecutivo será…
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UN Detention Experts: End Criminalisation of Migration
When is detention arbitrary? When is it lawful? Imminent UN Detention experts…
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Country Reports on Child – Sensitive Migration
Kids Empowerment, a Paris-based NGO and IDC member, aims to empower children…
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Report Launch Alongside ACHPR
The International Detention Coalition (IDC) invites you to the launch of our…
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HRC Event: Protecting the Human Rights of Migrants
During the 37th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the IDC was one…
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A Warning for States: SR Torture Expert
Is detention torture? The UN Expert on Torture says it certainly could be in…
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Final Directors Report from Grant Mitchell
Dear IDC Members and Partners, This is my…
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Zero Drafts of Global Compacts – IDC Analysis
The Zero drafts of two new global compacts – one on migrants and one on…
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New Resource: Roadmap to End Child Immigration Detention
This advocacy tool has been developed by the International Detention Coalition…
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ICRC Comment on the Global Compact on Migration
The International Committee of the Red Cross has released a comment on…
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Authoritative guidance: Immigration detention is a violation of children’s rights
Following a widespread consultation process, the Committee on the Rights of the…
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Resources to Advocate for Alternatives to Detention in the Global Compacts
On the 19th of September last year (2016), Heads of State and Government at the…
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Alternatives to Detention and Ending Child Detention Highlighted at ExCom
The UN Office of the High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) governing Executive…
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Partners in Libya Advocate for Alternatives to Detention
The International Detention Coalition in…
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Pope Francis Global Compact Plan Calls To End Child Detention
The Vatican's migrants and refugee section has published a comprehensive,…
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Hacer funcionar las alternativas: Taller Global para Implementadores
International Implementers of Alternatives to…
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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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IDC Presents at First Thematic Consultation for the Global Compact on Migration
On 8-9 May 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland, the United Nations held the…
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UN Member States Adopt Modalities for Global Migration and Refugee Compacts
In September 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 71/1,…
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Input into the Council of Europe Standards for Administrative Detention of Migrants.
The Council of Europe (CoE) is currently elaborating the…
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Webinar: Cómo contribuir al Estudio Global sobre las Niñas y Niños Privados de la Libertad
Cómo contribuir al Estudio Global sobre las Niñas y Niños…
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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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Spotlight on the 34th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Written by Paloma Varela as part of her internship with the International…
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IDC event at 34th Human Rights Council
Written by Paloma Varela as part of her internship with the International…
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UNHCR Expands Focus Countries for “Global Strategy – Beyond Detention”
Since June 2014 the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has been working towards 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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Upcoming UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs
Written by Paloma Varela as part of her internship with the International…
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International Advisor Positions Now Open
The IDC is now seeking nominations for vacant…
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Children and families should never be in immigration detention – UN experts
This release is from the OHCHR Newsroom GENEVA (14 December 2016) –…
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Launch: Vulnerability Screening Tool
Vulnerability Screening Tool from Int. Detention Coalition – IDC on…
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International Campaign – #MigrantRights
This year, International Migrants Day takes place on December 18, marking the…
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Manfred Nowak to lead the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty
On 25 October, Manfred Nowak was selected as the independent…
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UNHCR High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Protection Challenges
On 8-9 December, the UNHCR High Commissioner will hold a Dialogue on…
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2016 Global Forum on Migration and Development
On 8-12 December, the 2016 Global Forum on Migration and Development will be…
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Alternative Care of Children at Risk of Immigration Detention : Worldwide Conference
More images from the conference are available here In October, the IDC took…
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Global Compact on Migration Updates
Co-facilitators have now been announced for the Global Compact on Safe and…
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Data on Immigration Detention and Alternatives from 12 Countries
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has released landmark data on…
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Working Together to End Child Detention at the United Nations
On September 20, the IDC and UNICEF supported…
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Call to End Unnecessary Detention: UN High Level Summit
IOM Director General William Lacey Swing presenting at the opening plenary of…
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UN Member States make landmark commitments to refugees and migrants
Thousands of abandoned lifejackets litter the port where boats crossing…
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People’s Global Action 2016 & Global Forum on Migration and Development 2016
The People’s Global Action on Migration, Development, and Human Rights is an…
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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 UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs Day Three
NGOs from around the world met in Geneva Wednesday, 15 June, for the UNHCR…
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2016 UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs Day One
This is the first of a three part series, covering the three days of…
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2016 UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs Day Two
This is the first of a three part series, covering the three days of…
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Side Event on the Protection of Human Rights While Addressing Large Movements of Migrants and Refugees
To draw attention to the perilous journeys migrants and refugees often embark…
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Side Event on Violence Against LGBTQ Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Detention
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) asylum seekers and refugees…
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UN Experts Urge Greater Protection for LGBTI Persons in Detention
To mark the International Day for the Victims of Torture on 26 June, a group*…
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OPCAT 10 years later: a renewed commitment to the prevention of torture
10 years ago today, on 22 June 2006, the Optional Protocol to the UN…
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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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New IDC Position Paper: LGBTI Peoples in Immigration Detention
The IDC Core Position provides the basis for the IDC’s advocacy…
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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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Side Event on Violence Against LGBTQ Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Detention
The 32nd Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) is taking place…
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Join us at the 2016 IDC member meeting
International Detention Coalition is set to hold its annual member meeting in…
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Join the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting
As the world continues to face growing numbers of refugees and displaced…
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Join the debate on how strategic litigation can help refugees
The IDC cordially invites its Members to join us for this year’s annual…
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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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“End Child Detention” UN SG Recommendation approaching the 19 September high-level plenary meeting
This week the UN Secretary General…
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Join us for this year’s UNHCR NGO Consultations
The IDC welcomes its Members to attend the 2016 Annual Consultations with NGOs,…
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NGOs Hold Meeting with UN Special Advisor on Refugees and Migrants
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) will convene a high-level plenary meeting on…
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IDC Delivers Statement to the UNHCR Standing Committee on Protecting Asylum seekers in Europe
From 15-17 March 2016, the Standing Committee of the United Nations High…
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UN OHCHR Study: Situation of Migrants in Transit
The United Nations Office of the High…
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Register now for the UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs
From UNHCR Message to NGOs Dear colleagues, We would like to invite you to…
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The UN Human Rights Council holds its 31st Session
The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 31st regular session at Palais des…
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Effective monitoring of child detention facilities: Invitation to side-event at 31st session of UN HRC
Defence for Children International, together with the Anti-Torture Initiative…
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International Day of the Child: Supporting Real Solutions to End Child Detention
Today is International Children’s Day. It’s a day when we celebrate the rights…
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UN Experts Release Statement Marking International Migrants’ Day
HR/15/413 15 December 2015 FIREWALLS FOR MIGRANTS, NOT TO KEEP THEM OUT BUT TO…
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Call for submissions: CMW/CRC joint general comment on the rights of the child in the context of migration
From OHCHR: The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant…
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At Valletta Summit European and African Leaders Seek to Strengthen Cooperation
30 November 2015 - From 11 - 12 November, European and African Heads of State…
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UN Special Rapporteur on Torture holds expert consultation on gender perspectives on torture and ill- treatment
From UN Special Rapporteur on Torture November 12, 2015 - From 5-6 November,…
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Photo Exhibit Raising the Experiences of Children in Detention Travels the World
An exhibit on the impact of detention on children and families has been…
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Limiting Detention Highlighted at UNHCR ExCom
Assistant High Commissioner Volker Turk The United Nations High Commissioner…
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Protecting Liberty of Migrant Children & Families: Side Event at the UN General Assembly
Every day, all around the world, migrant children and their families are…
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8th Global Forum on Migration and Development held in Istanbul, Turkey
ISTANBUL (19 October 2015) – Once again, children, who make up 33% of all…
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Discrimination and abuse against LGBT persons in detention: First ever hearing at Inter-American Commission
From IDC Member, Association for the Prevention of Torture 19 October 2015.…
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UN Committee on Migrant Workers mark 25th Anniversary with Day of General Discussion
From OHCHR Day of General Discussion marking the 25th anniversary of the…
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UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and Migrant Workers Committee to address issue of children in context of migration
From OHCHR GENEVA - The UN Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All…
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Side Event Announcement: UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Side Event on the Promotion of the UN Basic Principles and Guidelines on…
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Summary of Deliberations Now Available for 2nd Global Roundtable on Alternatives To Detention
IDC Director, Grant Mitchell, presents at the Global Roundtable. Materials…
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“Let’s not pretend Europe’s response is working” – UN rights expert warns
From OHCHR GENEVA (25 August 2015) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on…
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Spotlight on the 29th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
GENEVA (15 June - 3 July 2015) – The 29th Session of the UN Human Rights…
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Side Event: Community-based alternatives to detention
GENEVA (2 July 2015) – During the second day of the UNHCR Annual Consultations…
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2015 UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs
GENEVA (1 July 2015) – Each year the United Nations Office of the High…
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2015 IDC Annual Member Meeting
GENEVA (30 June 2015) – Over 50 members attended this year’s IDC Annual…
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2015 Reunión Anual de Miembros de IDC
GINEBRA (30 Julio 2015) – Más de 50 miembros asistieron a la reunión anual de…
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3rd Annual Roundtable on Strategic Litigation
GENEVA (30 June 2015) – «Is Litigation Still Relevant in the face of Mass…
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UN rights experts: “Saving the lives of those stranded at sea should remain the priority”
From OHCHR GENEVA (21 May 2015) – A group of United Nations human rights…
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2ª Mesa Redonda Global sobre Alternativas a la Detención
Del 20 a 22 de abril de 2015, se realizó la segunda mesa redonda donde…
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2nd Global Roundtable on Alternatives to Detention
TORONTO (20 - 22 April 2015) – The Office of the UN High Commissioner for…
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Nuevo Video: Alternativas a la Detención para Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes
abril 2015 - Presentamos nuestra colaboración más reciente con la Oficina del…
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UPDATE: Register Now for UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs
GENEVA (15 April 2015) – The IDC invites members to take part in the annual…
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IDC to host side event on «community-based ATD solutions» at UNHCR Annual Consultations
GENEVA (15 April 2015) – Every year over 300 representatives from around 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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Step It Up: Raising Awareness of the Migrant Workers Convention
MELBOURNE (23 March 2015) – This year marks the 25th year since the Migrant…
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Spotlight on the 28th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
GENEVA (2-27 March 2015) – Ending immigration detention of children has again…
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New Publication: «Protecting undocumented children»
BRUSSELS (19 March 2015) - PICUM launched a new report entitled “Protecting…
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New Publication: «The Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Migrants in an Irregular Situation»
GENEVA (11 March 2015) - More than 232 million persons in the world are…
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Experto de la ONU: Los Estados deben poner un alto inmediato a la detención de niños migrantes
El IDC reafirma la recomendación del Relator Especial de la ONU sobre Tortura…
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Detention is inextricably linked with ill-treatment, children must be protected – UN expert
From OHCHR GENEVA (10 March 2015) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on…
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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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2nd Destination Unknown Campaign Assembly
MARRAKECH (17 February) – Destination Unknown is an international campaign to…
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UN Human Rights Office launches public online jurisprudence database
GENEVA (11 February 2015) – The UN Human Rights Office has launched a major…
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International Conference: “None of Europe’s Children Should be Stateless”
BUDAPEST (10 February) – The European Network on Statelessness (ENS), a network…
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UN Expert visits Brussels and calls on states to “bank on migrants”
BRUSELS (2-5 February) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human…
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The Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion launches World’s Stateless Report
LONDON (30 December 2014) – The newly-formed Institute on Statelessness and…
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UNHCR HC’s Dialogue on Protection at Sea «raises vital human rights issues»
GENEVA (10-11 December) – Today, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)…
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IDC Press Release: Ending Immigration Detention of Children for International Human Rights Day
MELBOURNE (10 December 2014) - On International Human Rights Day, the…
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UN expert to Malta – “stop the mandatory detention of irregular migrants and asylum seekers”
VALETTA (10 December 2014) – On International Human Rights Day, the United…
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MERCOSUR Institute issues new guide to Advisory Opinion OC-21
SAN JOSÉ (6 December 2014) - On 19 August 2014 the Inter-American Court of…
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IPPDH del MERCOSUR emite nueva guía de la Opinión Consultiva OC-21
SAN JOSÉ (6 de diciembre de 2014) – El 19 de agosto de 2014, la Corte…
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UN expert to Italy – “A humanitarian crisis must have a global humanitarian response”
ROME (5 December 2014) – Following his recent visit to Italy, the United…
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UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health – Visit to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (2 December 2014) - The UN Special Rapporteur on the right of…
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UN Committee Against Torture criticizes Australia’s mandatory detention policies
GENEVA (28 November 2014) - On 28 November 2014, the United Nations Committee…
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Third Committee Adopts Resolutions on Migrant Children and the Rights of Migrants
NEW YORK (25 November 2014) – The United Nations General Assembly adopted two…
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UN expert to the General Assembly – «migrants in detention are among the most marginalized»
NEW YORK (25 November 2014) – During the UNGA’s 69th Regular Session, the…
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IDC Press Release: Groups commemorate 25th anniversary of the CRC by urging end to child immigration detention
NEW YORK (20 November 2014) – Twenty-five years ago the UN Convention on the…
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New Publication: ‘The Law of Refugee Status’
MELBOURNE (13 November 2014) - The University of Melbourne's Institute for…
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UN Special Rapporteur convenes expert meeting on the detention of children
WASHINGTON D.C. (10-11 November 2014) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur…
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UN Human Rights Committee adopts new general comment on Article 9 – the right to liberty
GENEVA (30 October 2014) – The UN Human Rights Committee—the body of…
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UN expert to Europe – “migrants are human beings”
GENEVA (30 October 2014) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human…
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UN Committee on Migrant Workers – criminalization ‘no solution’ to irregular migration
NEW YORK/GENEVA (24 October 2014) – Criminalizing people for crossing or…
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OHCHR launches «Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights at International Borders»
NEW YORK (22 October 2014) - The Office of the United Nations High Commission…
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IDC to support training on sexual and gender nonconforming refugees
MELBOURNE (22 October 2014) - On December 9th 2014, from 9am to 5pm, IDC…
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Detention and alternatives highlighted at annual IOM CSO Consultations
GENEVA (13 October 2014) - On Thursday, 9 October the International…
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UN Special Rapporteur on Torture to investigate impacts of child detention
GENEVA (7 October 2014) - The United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture and…
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Still Stateless, Still Suffering – support the ENS campaign to protect stateless persons
BRUSSELS (7 October 2014) - The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) has…
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CRC 25th Anniversary
GENEVA (6 October 2014) - This year marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption…
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Detention and ATD highlighted at First Global Forum on Statelessness
THE HAGUE (15-17 September) - From 15 - 17 September 2014 the first ever Global…
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2014 Rapporteur’s Report from UNHCR NGO Consultations is now available
GENEVA (10 September 2014) - The Rapporteur's Report from the annual NGO…
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UN Working Group holds public consultation on arbitrary detention guidelines
GENEVA (2 September 2014) - The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention - the…
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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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UN Committee on Migrant Workers condemns immigration detention of children
GENEVA (3 July 2014) - Statement by Chair of the Committee on the Protection…
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Ending Child Detention: Side Event at the UN Human Rights Council
Over 45 people attended a side event on "Ending Child Immigration Detention"…
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IDC convenes thematic session at 2014 UNHCR Annual Consultations with NGOs
GENEVA (18 June 2014) –Each year the office of the UN High Commissioner for…
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IDC Member Meeting 2014
Over 50 members from 16 countries attended International Detention Coalition's…
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UN Committee Against Torture issues Concluding Observations on Thailand
GENEVA (May 2014) - At its fifty-second session in May 2014, the United Nations…
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Ending child detention a priority at the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD)
The administrative detention of children is always a child rights violation -…
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UN experts call for comments to Draft General Comment on Article 9 – right to liberty
GENEVA (9 April 2014) - In March 2014, during its 110th session, the UN Human…
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Extension of deadline for civil society reports at UPR 21 and 22
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) just extended the…
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IDC convenes inaugural meeting of Inter-Agency Working Group on child immigration detention
GENEVA (9 April 2014) - Following a successful Human Rights Council side event…
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IDC side event at the UN Human Rights Council
As global migration grows exponentially, a strategy for one of our most…
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HRC meeting on the rights of the child dedicated to «Access to justice for children»
The UN Human Rights Council is dedicating it's 2014 full-day meeting on the…
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Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty: Human Rights Council Side Event
The IDC is co-sponsoring a side event at the Human Rights Council, in…
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Alternatives on the agenda at the UN High Level Dialogue
Over 160 governments attended the 2nd UN General Assembly High-Level Dialogue…
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Expert panel on alternatives to detention for children
The IDC, in partnership with the support of the Office of the High Commissioner…
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Detention, alternatives to detention, and deportation
Forced Migration Review issue 44: Detention, alternatives to detention, and…
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IDM international news
OHCHR High-Level Meeting on Migration and Human Rights On 4 September, OHCHR is…
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2013 UNHCR NGO Consultations
This annual event hosted by the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees…
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UNHCR reports migration is at 18 year high
UNHCR's Annual Global Trends Report reveals that more people are refugees or…
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New UNHCR research
Building Empirical Research into Alternatives to Detention: Perceptions of…
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New PICUM report: Using Legal Strategies to Enforce Undocumented Migrants’ Human Rights
The use of legal avenues is vital, not only in upholding the rights of…
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UN Committee on the Rights of the Child recommends States expeditiously and completely cease immigration detention of children
The IDC earlier this month welcomed the CRC's publication of its report and…
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Association for the Prevention of Torture: Monitoring police custody: A practical guide (APT)
The Association for the Prevention of Torture has released a practical guide…
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International: Asylum seekers, refugees and irregular migrants must have their human rights upheld and maintained
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the IDC produced a…
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International News: Detention of children highlighted as major concern by UNHCR
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has strongly…
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Europe: «We are in hell» Disturbing report published of detainee ill-treatment in Romanian detention centre
"We need help, we are more than fifty detainees in the Arad detention centre,…
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Practitioners Guide on Migration and International Human Rights Law
The Practitioners Guide on Migration and International Human Rights Law,…
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Civil Society Statement to the 70 governments that attended the Global Forum for Migration and Development
Excerpt: 'We deplore the growing criminalization of irregular migrants, the…
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IOM World Migration Report 2010 – The Future of Migration: Building Capacities for Change
The International Organization for Migration has released a report addressing…
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World Health Organization: HIV & AIDS in places of detention: a toolkit for policy makers, programme managers, prison officers & health care providers in prison settings
The World Health Organization has released a toolkit on HIV in prisons, aiming…
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UN officials call for respect for rights of migrants and their crucial economic role
United Nations officials have denounced the human rights violations,…
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Corridors of exile: A worldwide web of camps
In 'Corridors of exile: A worldwide web of camps', urban anthropologist Michel…
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New IDC Report: The issue of immigration detention at the UN level
Immigration detention has, over the past two years, increasingly been on the UN…
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IDC Report: The issue of immigration detention at the UN level
Immigration detention has increasingly been on the UN agenda over the past 2…
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Update on the Global Forum for Migration & Development (GFMD) and the People’s Global Action on Migration Development (PGA) 2010
More than 70 states were in attendance at this year's Global Forum for…
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Warning of threats to migrant children, UN calls for better protection
Findings from a recent United Nations study warn of the dangers facing migrant…
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UNHCR: Protection Policy Paper: Maritime interception operations & processing of international protection claims: legal standards & policy considerations
This paper outlines the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee's views on…
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Detention Workshop at the People’s Global Action on Migration, Development & Human Rights
The IDC ran a workshop on immigration detention during the People's Global…
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Flawed policies expose migrants abuse: Human Rights Watch
Click here to read the article (December 2010) in full
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Recent UN statements on immigration detention
A number of UN statements to governments have been released recently which…
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Update on the Global Forum for Migration & Development (GFMD) and the People’s Global Action on Migration & Development (PGA)
More than 70 states were in attendance at this year's Global Forum for…
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Global Forum for Migration and Development
The IDC ran a workshop on immigration detention during the Global Forum for…
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Fundamental Rights Agency: New Report: ‘Separated, asylum-seeking children in European Union Member States’
The Fundamental Rights Agency has released a Summary Report discussing the…
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High Commissioner for Human Rights: Statement: Working Group on Arbitrary Detention upon conclusion of its Mission to Malaysia
The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued a statement highlighting…
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Statewatch: Report: Conditions & abuses in Basque centre for unaccompanied foreign minors
Statewatch has issued a statement on the findings from a working group on…
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Malaysia: New Report: Abused & abandoned: Refugees deni
Amnesty International has released a report outlining the human rights…
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Alternatives to Immigration Detention Side Meeting- Geneva, 2010
This Side Meeting session follows the side meeting on Alternatives to Detention…
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Global: ReliefWeb: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue on arbitrary detention
The Human Rights Council held an interactive dialogue on arbitrary detention on…
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IDC Research Update: January 2011
The International Detention Coalition (IDC) is currently undertaking research…
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International: www.unhcr.org/refworld: Guidelines on International Protection No. 8: Child Asylum Claims, December 2009
UNHCR has recently released the 'Guidelines on International Protection: Child…
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Centre for Civil & Political Rights: An Important Resource for all NGOs and INGOs working on Human Rights
The Centre for Civil and Political Rights (CCPR) works with national and…
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Human Rights Council Resolution on migrants in detention – 12th Session
The Human Righs Council has adopted a resolution by consensus (see attached…
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Global: ICMC: Press Release: World Refugee Day 2009
Click here to download International Catholic Migration Commission's press…
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Global: Jesuit Refugee Service: Press Release: World Refugee Day 2009
Fear of the stranger informing policies towards refugees Welcoming refugees…
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APT: UN OPCAT briefing: An Opportunity for Refugee & Migrant Rights Protection
The Association for Prevention of Torture has completed this briefing paper…
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UN: Advocacy Toolkit on Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This toolkit is designed to support efforts by United Nations-managed and…
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LIRS: Report: Alternatives to Detention Programs, an International Perspective
Widespread detention of non-citizens is an unnecessary component of enforcing…
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Frontline Protection Manual for Human Rights Defenders
The purpose of this manual is to provide human rights defenders with additional…
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AI: Report: Migration-related detention
Many countries in the world now detain those arriving at their borders in…
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Association for the Prevention of Torture: Web resources
The APT is the international non-governmental organisation, based in Geneva,…
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Amnesty International: Irregular Migrants and Asylum-Seekers: Alternatives to Immigration Detention
Click here to download the report (April 2009) in full
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UN: The refugee story in statistics
UNHCR seeks to contribute to informed decision-making and public debate by…
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WHO: IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) issues these Guidelines to enable…
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International Catholic Migration Commission: Press Release
In response to seven days filled with tragedies suffered by boat people off the…
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UNHCR’s Refworld «Case Law Collection User Guide»
UNHCR’s Refworld (www.refworld.org) is the leading source of information…
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Forced Migration: Digital Library & Journals re-launched
Forced Migration Online (FMO) provides instant access to a wide variety of…
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UN: Global Migration Database launched
The 2006 High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development and the…
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Call for Submissions: Sur International Journal on Human Rights
Sur – International Journal on Human Rights , a Conectas Human Rights project,…
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Blog: Refugee Watch Online
Refugee Watch online is a co-publication of Refugee Watch on the flow of…
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Forced Migration Mailing List & Archives
This mailing list aims to encourage greater exchange of information and to…
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UN: Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education Request for Input
Questionnaire from the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education of Persons…
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Doctors without Borders: A refugee camp in the heart of the city
A film by Doctors without Borders about refugee camps. Click here to view
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OHCHR Launch of Dignity and Justice for Detainees Week
As part of the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal…
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IDC Recommendations to States- Global Forum on Migration and Development 2008
IDC Detention Concerns raised at the Global Forum on Migration and Development…
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): HIV and AIDS in Places of Detention
Click here to download the report (2008)
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IDC Press Release: International Launch (Hungarian)
Fogvatartott Menekültek, Menedékkér?k és Migránsok Nemzetközi Szövetsége…
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IDC Press Release: World Refugee Day 2007
Press Statement 20 June 2007, immediate release International Coalition on the…
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IDC Media Release: International Human Rights Day
International Coalition on the Detention of Coalition on Refugees, Asylum…
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IDC Media Release – Universal Children’s Day
International Coalition on the Detention of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and…
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IDC Press Release: Universal Children’s Day 2006
20th November 2006, Universal Children’s Day Childhood behind bars Locked up…
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LCHR Report: Review of States Procedures & Practices relating to Detention
Lawyers Committee for Human Rights REVIEW OF STATES. PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES…
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IDC Press Release: International Launch (French)
Coalition Internationale sur la Détention des Réfugiés, des Demandeurs d’Asile…
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IDC Press Release: International Launch (Italian)
Coalizione Internazionale per la Detenzione di Rifugiati, Richiedenti Asilo e…
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IDC Press Release: International Launch (Spanish)
Coalición Internacional sobre la Detención de Refugiados, Solicitantes de Asilo…
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IDC Press Release: International Launch
International Coalition on the Detention of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and…
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2014 Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) and People’s Global Action (PGA)
IDC's Ben Lewis, PICUM's Michele Levoy and Terre Des Hommes Ignatio Packer…
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