AMERA International - Rights In Exile

AMERA International, including the Rights in Exile refugee legal aid platform, serves to advance the development of legal aid for refugees globally.

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“Until refugees have access to effective legal remedies, humanitarian assistance will continue to be inhumanely delivered…This is not about discretionary assistance when the mood for benevolence takes us. It is about defending, advocating and securing enjoyment of human rights.”

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Today we are announcing the upcoming closure of AMERA International. We will close our operations by 30 June 2024. Sadly, due to challenges in accessing sufficient funding, the organisation is unable to continue its work effectively and deliver on its mission. 1)

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In the face of deteriorating access to legal protection for so many, amid outrageous rights violations and dire levels of need, the words of our founder—Barbara Harrell-Bond—remain true as ever: 7)

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Our Special Issue on 'Gender Issues in the Asylum Claim' offers:

📝Detailed explanations of key concepts
⚖️An updated list of case law
📚A curated compilation of useful guidelines and resources

Read on our #RightsinExile platform here: https://t.co/6yTQxVz65L

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💡Understanding the complexities of #gender issues in #asylum claims is crucial for reaching fair and just decisions.

Our Special Issue explores this topic, providing invaluable insights for legal professionals and those interested in #refugeerights.

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From legal information to legal aid and support organisations, our legal assistance directory contains essential resources tailored to #refugees and legal communities in over 160 countries.

Explore it on the Rights in Exile Platform:
https://t.co/KBYyP7adNS

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🌍🔍Are you a refugee looking for #legalassistance? Or a lawyer researching legal frameworks on #refugeeprotection?

Our directory of country pages is dedicated to improving access to legal information and assistance worldwide.

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Working in refugee rights + curious about how you could employ public-interest legal strategies in your work?

Come join our 'Regional Course on Public Interest Lawyering (Asia)'.

Deadline for Applications is 29 January!

🔗 https://t.co/NBqb8vtl7Q

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This special issue explores:
🔗 The link between #climatechange and #forceddisplacement
🌱 The legal standing of #climatemigrants under the 1951 Convention and other relevant legal frameworks
📚 A selection of resources tailored for researchers and legal practitioners

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🌍 Our new Special Issue on #ClimateDisplacement is now available!

Many thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Ferris (@Beth_Ferris), whose expertise has greatly informed this special issue.

Read on our Rights in Exile Platform here: https://t.co/9Vu0vby6jw

#Refugees #RefugeeRights

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@LauraCleton Received and will pass it on to the Project Officer. Thanks for following up!

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Our Resource of the Week explores the impact of vicarious trauma on legal professionals and offers practical approaches for law firms and practitioners in trauma-informed policy, practices and supervision strategies.

Find the resource and more here: https://t.co/IWJxJOWvLg

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EuroMedRights strongly condemns the cowardly attack against its #Cypriot member @KISAofficial & calls on the authorities to investigate the bombing of KISA's office & ensure accountability. 1/2

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In Geneva tomorrow ahead of the GRF?

Interested in learning more about + contributing to discussions around the legal needs of RLOs?

Come join @PILnet, @APNORefugees + @RLRH_Oxford at:

📅Tuesday, 12 December, 2 - 4pm
📍R-Space / Impact Hub