Natalie Stanton

Comms @RESCUE_EU // Brussels via London // Migration, asylum, humanitarian crises. Views all mine.

[International Rescue Committee - EU @RESCUE_EU]

Come work with us!

The IRC is seeking a Digital Communications Intern to join our team in Brussels.

If you're creative, enthusiastic and interested in EU debates on asylum, development and humanitarian issues, apply here before 5th Jan:
https://t.co/w7fSKKItQS

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

OPINION: The EU’s current approach to managing migration is deeply flawed.

Its heavy focus on deterring people from reaching Europe isn’t only inhumane, it also isn’t working.

🔗 https://t.co/dUN4wYkdDZ

[Natalie Stanton @natalierstanton]

The EU's focus on deterring people seeking asylum isn't only inhumane, it also isn’t working.

Now there's a risk of the institutions drifting to further extremes, we're urging policymakers to take a different approach.

The IRC writes for @POLITICOEurope this #WorldRefugeeDay 💛

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

OPINION: A more humane approach to asylum is in Europe’s interest.
https://t.co/eSbcWfakCH

[International Rescue Committee - EU @RESCUE_EU]

An important reminder as Europe votes this weekend ↓

The EU’s response to people fleeing Ukraine proves that a safe, orderly and humane asylum system is possible.

The true crisis is not that people are asking for refuge but the glaring lack of political will to provide it.

[David Miliband @DMiliband]

At the European Humanitarian Forum in Brussels this week, I'll be highlighting how the European elections in June needs to bring out the best of Europe - not just summon the worst.

Read my article for @POLITICOEurope:
https://t.co/9qBRvstob9

[International Rescue Committee - EU @RESCUE_EU]

Attending #EHF2024?

Visit our photo exhibition in Foyer 3 for an insight into how the IRC’s work with @eu_echo is helping build people’s resilience to disasters and address urgent needs.

Learn more about our presence at the European Humanitarian Forum: https://t.co/DgukyXEGzd

[euronews @euronews]

VIEW | Deals with non-EU countries simply exacerbate the suffering that people in need of international protection face by pushing them into the hands of smugglers or traffickers, and onto ever more perilous routes, Harlem Désir and Susanna Zanfrini write.

[Dunja Mijatovic @Dunja_Mijatovic]

Every single person who arrives in Europe — whether via a safe pathway or a more dangerous one — has the fundamental right to seek asylum. And this precious right must be upheld and strengthened in line with EU values and international law. By .@harlemdesir @RESCUEorg @RESCUE_EU

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

OPINION: Safe migration routes are vital for a functioning EU asylum system. https://t.co/5RVFlEtVFq

[International Rescue Committee - EU @RESCUE_EU]

While we welcome the EU's refugee resettlement pledge at #GRF2023, this is far from meeting global needs or the EU's capacity to welcome.

The EU can do so much better.

Share our video to call for more #SafeRoutesNow.

https://t.co/rKKDFDtNNL #EUCO #WithRefugees #RefugeeForum

[Harlem Désir @harlemdesir]

As the Global Refugee Forum #GRF2023 , IRC is calling for the EU and member states to achieve a structured, safe and future-proofed asylum system in line with Europe’s capacity for welcome.  

Join the IRC as we call for #SafeRoutesNow

[Natalie Stanton @natalierstanton]

@ZoeJardiniere @KellyTClements @astroehlein @ColinYeo1 @shada_islam @NikolajNielsen @brezaleksandar @JeanLambertLDN

[Natalie Stanton @natalierstanton]

Samira and her family were offered a safe route out of Afghanistan, but most are not so lucky.

At this week's Global Refugee Forum, leaders must urgently expand & create more #SafeRoutesNow.

Thank you to Samira for sharing her story with @RESCUE_EU: https://t.co/kVDXekUXQM

[International Rescue Committee - EU @RESCUE_EU]

"I tried many times to take my children and leave Afghanistan. When we left, we finally felt safe."

Samira was able to build a new life for herself and her children in Europe thanks to Germany’s humanitarian admissions programme.

Share her story. #SafeRoutesNow #WithRefugees

[Tineke Strik @Tineke_Strik]

Next week I will join #GRF2023, taking stock of the commitment 5 years ago to take common responsibility for refugees world wide. Now, there is only less preparedness to resettle refugees; refugees hosted in poor countries suffer from lack of support. We must and can do better!

[Save the Children Europe @SaveChildrenEU]

Last night giant projections illuminated @EU_Commission sending a powerful message to the leaders of the EU for #Israel-#Gaza #CeasefireNOW.

The international community, led by bodies like the EU, must mobilise to bring about peace to save millions of lives.

[Natalie Stanton @natalierstanton]

This is very well said, and so important to hear right now.

[Na'amod @NaamodUK]

“Rising antisemitism is not helped by those in gov't who say calling for a ceasefire is antisemitic. What picture does it paint of Jewish life when you say pro-peace demonstrators are a threat to Jews?"

Na’amodnik Max on marching yesterday.

[Lorenzo Piccoli @piccoli_lo]

Yesterday Giorgia Meloni and Edil Rama signed a memorandum of understanding between Italy and Albania 🇮🇹 🇦🇱 on the management of #migration and #asylum.

10 issues for consideration, in this thread 🧵

https://t.co/aUB6qTGnfZ

[Louisa Loveluck @leloveluck]

This dispatch is exceptionally hard to watch. Don't look away.

[Marcus Engler @RefugeePolitics]

Another piece of evidence that shows how out of proportion #migration debates are at the moment. https://t.co/M8Suyp2aAF