Refugees and Asylum Seekers by Sarah Forbes https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n IR Media Monitoring Assignment en-us 2020-05-15 05:55:58 UTC 2023-04-18 16:38:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Impact of Coronavirus on Refugees and Asylum Seekers 20371537 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586394201 This article published on March 16 2020 by the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network, highlights the importance of including and acknowledging the immense threat the coronavirus pandemic will have on refugees and asylum seekers alike. The article urges States to look beyond the legal status of refugees and asylum seekers, and instead to see them as human beings susceptible to the deadly virus. In a post-covid world what will the implications for those seeking asylum be? Will states be more protective of their state sovereignty due to the health risks and implications of opening their borders? Or will states be more understanding and empathetic towards people fleeing war and persecution now that they themselves have experienced a different type of fear within their borders? From an international relations perspective, it would certainly be beneficial if the latter occurred. ]]> 2020-05-21 06:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586394201 “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” — Albert Einstein 20708758 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586408735 2020-05-21 06:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586408735 Refugee Crisis in Greece despina13 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586422910 This article highlight the high criminal activities in refugee camps in the island of Lesvos and how it has increased in the past few months due to overpopulation. It also provides information on the difficulties of the locals and how the situation has effected them. ]]> 2020-05-21 07:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586422910 United Nations Refugee Agency 20708758 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586465434 The UNHCR also known as, United Nations Refugee Agency, is a United Nations agency that was established during the beginning of World War II. It was established as a way to maintain peace across countries by supporting the less fortunate. The UNHCR helps to combat the basic rights that have been stripped from citizens of third world countries such as education, healthcare and employment. ]]> 2020-05-21 07:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586465434 20708758 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586468558 2020-05-21 07:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586468558 Rohingya Crisis 20708758 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586618977 2020-05-21 09:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586618977 World Map 20371537 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586624471 According to The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Agency (UNHCR) there are almost 71 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Of that number around 26 million are refugees, and 3.5 million are asylum seekers. (UNHCR 2019) This is global issue that effects states worldwide and therefore requires a multilateral response of states taking responsibility and upholding their international obligations. The World Map created aims to provide a global overview of the events that have taken place between March and May 2020 in relation to Refugees and Asylum Seekers.]]> 2020-05-21 09:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586624471 Timeline 20371537 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586640536 The chronologically ordered timeline is a simple and straightforward method of presenting information and detailed analysis of events that have happened globally between March and May 2020 in relation to refugees and asylum seekers.  ]]> 2020-05-21 09:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/586640536 Issues for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Australia mmpetros01 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/588107451 This article was published on the 17th of April in response to Australia's conduct and actions towards asylum seekers and refugees during COVID-19. It highlights the changes in treatment of asylum seekers and refugee cases, particularly how their protection cases are being conducted unjustly. This article also recognises the increased risk that they are facing in terms of detention centres due to social distancing restriction. As a result of COVID-19 the chances of having their bridging visas being cancelled, and facing immigration detention are much higher. The treatment of asylum seekers and refugees prior to COVID-19 was already an area of concern, however, now its impact is far worse with lasting consequences for the future beyond this pandemic. ]]> 2020-05-22 00:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/588107451 The Global Situation mmpetros01 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/588401398 Due to the spread of COVID-19 within communities and refugees, on the 25th of March 2020 the UNHCR initiated an appeal to create funds to support its emergency response plan in order to properly prepare for preserving the health needs of refugees during this pandemic. With over 5 nations contributing donations the UNHCR’s initial target of USD225 million was achieved ]]> 2020-05-22 06:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/588401398 United Nations Refugee Agency Refugee Brief despina13 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/588711867 The spread of COVID-19 and the impacts it has on refugees in different counties. The plans the UNHCR has on how to deal with the situation and how it will support the refugees in this crisis. ]]> 2020-05-22 10:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/588711867 Australian Refugees and Coronavirus Fears tarekdehrib234 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/588818194 This article was published on the 24th of April and details the battle between Australian Human Rights Lawyers and the Federal Government. The case highlights the duty of care that the Federal Government has towards the multitude of refugees situated in detention centres, and how the duty of care is currently not being met. Social distancing is allegedly near impossible, and the transmission of the disease could be fatal due to the proximity of all of the refugees. There are additional concerns for refugees that are held in offshore detention centres, which are still managed by Australian jurisdiction, such as Nauru and Papa New Guinea, that have seen sudden spikes in Coronavirus cases.]]> 2020-05-22 12:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/588818194 Urgent Support Call for Asylum Seekers tarekdehrib234 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/590890864 The following article published on the 2nd of May details the pleas made by Catholic leaders around the country to the federal government, urging the P.M to release asylum seekers from detention due to coronavirus fears.]]> 2020-05-24 03:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/590890864 Impact of COVID-19 on refugees and asylum seekers 20734336 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/592309414 Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented levels of disruption and suffering, while disproportionately harming the most vulnerable in society. Of those most adversely affected. refugees and asylum seekers remain uniquely at risk. The following article published on the April 21st highlights the idea that refugees and asylum seekers currently in Nauru and Papua New Guinea are particularly vulnerable because of their living arrangements, the limits on their ability to take proactive preventive measures to protect their own health, their status as non-citizens, and their limited access to medical care.
 
]]> 2020-05-25 06:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/592309414 COVID-19: Issues for asylum seekers and refugees in Australia 20739776 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/592523312 This article highlights the specific issues facing asylum seekers and refugees in the age of COVID-19, and the dramatic changes in society that are specifically targeting them. This article mentions Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV), and the factors that contribute to these issues. This article moreover highlights how SHEV holders cannot sponsor members of their family unit, such as a spouse or dependent child, to join them in Australia. The hope of getting a new type of visa through the SHEV escape clause is one of the few hopes faced by these refugees, and with COVID-19, the ability to sponsor any close family looks further away and even less likely. Moreover, certain issues that join this, are only going to be exacerbated by COVID-19. ]]> 2020-05-25 08:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/592523312 Turkey will invade Greece with another wave of illegal migrants after the pandemic. despina13 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/592557239 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced after the COVID-19 crisis refugees and asylum seekers will be illegally making their way to Greece regardless of the fact Greece is closing their borders and taking on other precautions to keep the illegal migrants out of the country.  ]]> 2020-05-25 09:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/592557239 Moved by refugee crisis, Tajinder starts distributing food and water to migrants walking back home despina13 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/592611426 Deeply moved by the plight of migrant workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Kings XI Punjab all-rounder Tajinder Singh Dhillon has started distributing food and water to over 10000 refugees walking back to their villages.
The coronavirus-forced lockdown has triggered a migrant refugee crisis in the country with lakhs of people trying to walk back home battling extreme heat and hunger.

]]> 2020-05-25 09:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/592611426 UNHCR and humanitarian agencies strengthen health response in Kenya refugee camps 20739776 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/593170158 This article updates the current conditions and solutions facing the health crisis in Kenya Refugee camps. The UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency, humanitarian agencies and the Government of Kenya are working on fixing the current health crisis due to COVID-19, after two individuals were tested positive in the Dadaab refugee camps. Over 217,000 refugees and 320,000 host communities live in the camp. Positive progress has been made, and calls upon communities to support the vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya.]]> 2020-05-25 15:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/593170158 The strength of a refugee 20739776 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/593177455 In the image portrayed, the quote highlights how powerful and courageous refuges are. Many refugees go through horrific and traumatising events such as being forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. Many refugees are also victims of long-term mental health conditions, including chronic post traumatic stress disorder, depression and risk of suicide. Accentuated though this photo, it portrays how refugees are valiant, and ultimately are “a badge of strength, courage, and victory…”, as many find the strength to overcome their hardships and challenges faced. ]]> 2020-05-25 15:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/593177455 The difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker 20739776 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594170059 In this poster created, the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker is distinguished; defined by Amnesty International, and supported by images. Mainly, the famous image taken by Nilufer Demir, of a three- year-old Syrian boy named Alan Kurdi. ]]> 2020-05-26 07:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594170059 The number of refugees have reached an all-time high 20734336 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594283526 UNHCR regularly publishes statistics on forcibly displaced populations to provide information to governments and other organisations that could facilitate long-term solutions for refugees and enhance global advocacy efforts. This article highlights that the global migrant crisis pushed the number of refugees and displaced people to an all-time high, with over two-thirds of those refugees coming from just five countries: Syria, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Myanmar and Somalia.]]> 2020-05-26 08:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594283526 The difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker: Video 20739776 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594372159 In this video I created, the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker is distinguished. However, it is supported by real life videos of asylum seekers and refugees; to further visualise the distinction, as well as the hardships that both groups face. ]]> 2020-05-26 09:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594372159 A journey through the refugee crisis on the Greece-Turkey border despina13 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594469400 Refugees and asylum seekers share their stories on their experiences and struggles that they have faced trying to cross the greek Turkish borders. They share their struggle to get to the Greek/Turkish borders and how they seek freedom and a new start in Europe. ]]> 2020-05-26 10:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594469400 Who is an Asylum Seeker? 20708758 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594611476 2020-05-26 12:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594611476 “A refugee is someone who survived and who can create the future.” – Amela Koluder 20708758 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594624390 This quote highlights how strong and courageous refugees actually are. They are our future and each and every single one of them belong in this world. ]]> 2020-05-26 12:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594624390 Refugee call centre fills gap amid Lebanon’s coronavirus shutdown 20708758 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594646351 These call lines run by the United Nations are put in place to provide assistance to refugees at such a time of need. The pandemic of Covid-19 has caused a destruction for those in third world countries struggling with the resources required to live. These hotlines were later build to combat the traumatic situations faced by these individuals on a daily basis and to provide the help needed. ]]> 2020-05-26 12:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/594646351 Bibliography / Reference List 20371537 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/595963180 Formatted using Harvard style referencing]]> 2020-05-27 01:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/595963180 Colour Scheme mmpetros01 https://padlet.com/20371537/6vctf6v1xt30p21n/wish/596090374 Purple tabs:
Articles in relation to Covid-19 and its effects on asylum seekers and refugees.

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