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Published on Oct 15, 2021

UN quizzed over role in prison-like island camp for Rohingya refugees

The UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) is facing questions over whether it is helping to detain Rohingya refugees in prison-like conditions by providing services on a controversial island camp. Over the past year, Bangladesh has relocated almost 20,000 refugees …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2021

The International Organization for Migration announces prominent panel of Judges for the 2021 West and Central Africa ...

Download logo The International Organization for Migration (IOM) (www.IOM.int), the UN Migration agency, is proud to announce the esteemed panel of judges and jury chairman, APO Group Founder and Chairman, Mr. Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, for the 2021 West …

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Published on Oct 15, 2021

Turkey: Soldiers Beat, Push Afghan Asylum Seekers Back to Iran

(New York) – Turkish authorities are summarily pushing Afghan asylum seekers crossing into the country from Iran back to Iran, in violation of international law, Human Rights Watch said today. Six Afghans, five of whom were pushed back, told Human Rights …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2021

UN deal offers no free movement guarantee for Rohingya

A deal for the UN to start work on a remote Bangladeshi island where the government has sent thousands of Rohingya refugees offers no guarantee they will be allowed to move freely to the mainland, according to a copy of the agreement. The Bangladesh …

Source: BusinessLIVE - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 15, 2021

UN deal offers no guarantees of free movement for Rohingya on island: leaked copy

The Bangladesh government has moved nearly 19,000 Rohingya refugees, members of a persecuted mostly Muslim minority from Myanmar, to Bhasan Char island from border camps, despite protests by refugees and opposition from rights groups, who have likened it …

Source: BD News 24 - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2021

U.N. deal offers no guarantees of free movement for Rohingya on island - leaked copy

By Poppy McPherson (Reuters) - A deal for the United Nations to start work on a remote Bangladeshi island where the government has sent thousands of Rohingya refugees offers no guarantee they will be allowed to move freely to the mainland, according to a …

Source: Cape Breton Post - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 15, 2021

Ethiopian Emergency Situation Update - New Arrivals - East Sudan and Blue Nile - As of 30 September 2021

In November 2020, UNHCR started recording an influx of Ethiopian refugees at the border entry points in East Sudan from northern Ethiopia, after military confrontations in the Tigray region. UNHCR's teams on the ground in the eastern Sudanese states of …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2021

Poland passes law allowing migrants to be pushed back at border

Poland's parliament on Thursday passed a legal amendment allowing migrants to be pushed back at the border and for asylum claims made by those who entered illegally to be ignored. Lawmakers also gave the green light to a government plan to build a wall …

Source: Times of Malta - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2021

'Hang Them From Trees': Serbian Far-Right Group Targets Hostel Owner For Welcoming Migrants

SOMBOR, Serbia -- For providing migrants with a place to sleep at his hostel in Sombor in northwestern Serbia, Sinisa Sevo has been labeled a traitor by Serbian right-wing extremists and targeted with death threats on social media. His photo and those of …

Source: Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2021

LGBTQ Venezuelan migrants in Colombia struggle to survive

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Edgar García and his partner, Dannys Torres, on Oct. 3, 2018, used a canoe to cross the Arauca River that marks the Venezuela-Colombia border. García was a member of the board of directors of Alianza Lambda de Venezuela, a Venezuelan …

Source: Washington Blade - District of Columbia - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 14, 2021

Afghans targeted by the Taliban say they have no idea how to secure Canadian visas

Nelofar Akbari is the kind of woman officials in Western nations liked to cite as an example of progress in Afghanistan — right up to the point when all that progress came crashing down and the Taliban came back. A graduate of Balkh University in Mazar-i- …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Oct 14, 2021

Afghan refugees accuse Turkey of violent illegal pushbacks

As the sun sets over a dusty ravine on the outskirts of Van city in eastern Turkey, Muhammdullah Sangeen and dozens of other Afghans are preparing for another night sleeping rough. The 22-year-old, who has a bruised left eye and fresh cuts all over his …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2021

Winning the Human Race, Together

Armed Conflicts, Civil Society, Climate Change, COVID-19, Development & Aid, Education, Education Cannot Wait. Future of Education is here, Environment, Gender, Global, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Migration & Refugees …

Source: Inter Press Service - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2021

Aid agency actions on racial justice ‘inadequate’, aid workers say

Several aid agencies have reported taking action to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion since last year’s renewed push for racial justice, but aid workers say they haven’t felt the effects, according to two questionnaires circulated by The New …

Source: The New Humanitarian - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2021

WFP Angola Country Brief, September 2021

In Numbers 1.58 million people in acute food insecurity in Southwestern Angola 114,000 children under 5 in urgent need of acute malnutrition treatment in Southwestern Angola US$ 7.6 million six-month (November 2021 – April 2022) funding shortfall …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2021

Negotiation and Afghanistan

By Sian Bowen, Communications Manager, Andre Picot, Lecturer on Negotiation and Alex Odlum, Research Coordinator The practice of negotiation alongside humanitarian programmes is more pertinent than ever at the moment, as humanitarian space is at stake. …

Source: ReliefWeb - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2021

WHO Expert, Dr. Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to Discuss New Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first speaker will be noted World Health Organization expert, Dr. Jalal-Eddeen Saleh. Dr. …

Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2021

WHO Expert Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to discuss new Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first speaker will be noted World Health Organization expert, Dr. Jalal-Eddeen Saleh. Dr. …

Source: News Diary Online - Uncategorized
Published on Oct 13, 2021

EU commissioner, Turkish interior minister discuss Syria

ANKARA EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson and Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu discussed recent developments in Syria and Afghanistan on Oct. 12. “In the meeting today we discussed challenges resulting from the situation in …

Source: Hurriyet Daily News - Pro-Government

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 16:26 GMT

No safe place to go for asylum-seekers snared in Libya dragnet

When Libyan forces swept through Tripoli’s Gergaresh neighbourhood earlier this month in a security crackdown, 17-year-old Eritrean mechanic Hamza* was caught up in the dragnet. Arrested at his home, he was among thousands of migrants and asylum-seekers …

Distribution channels: World & Regional
Published on October 8, 2021 - 16:10 GMT

UNHCR appeals for end to arrests of asylum seekers in Libya, calls for urgent resumption of humanitarian flights

Download logo We are increasingly alarmed about the humanitarian situation for asylum seekers and refugees in Libya. Following a large-scale security operation by the Libyan authorities in the past week, arrests and raids have been taking place in many …

Distribution channels: World & Regional

Published on October 7, 2021 - 19:01 GMT

UNHCR recommends the cessation of refugee status for Ivorians

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has recommended that States hosting Ivorian refugees end their refugee status and facilitate their voluntary repatriation, reintegration, or acquisition of permanent residency or naturalization for those wishing …

Distribution channels: World & Regional
Published on October 5, 2021 - 14:16 GMT

Joint Statement by IGAD, UNHCR and the governments of South Sudan and Sudan on the Solutions Initiative for 7 million ...

Download logo Today, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, co-hosted a special high-level information sharing session of the IGAD Support Platform on the Solutions Initiative for the displacement situation …

Distribution channels: World & Regional

Published on October 4, 2021 - 13:49 GMT

ECOWAS Holds In-Country Engagement Workshop on the Domestication and Implementation of the African Union (AU) Kampala ...

Download logo Faced with multiple and negative effects of incessant and perennial conflicts and disasters in the West African region, particularly in the Sahel, and the huge attendant displacement of po-pulations reaching over 3 million persons, the ECOWAS …

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Published on September 1, 2021 - 13:50 GMT

UNHCR and IOM Welcome Government New Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking in Sudan

Download logo The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) commend the Sudanese Government for the launch of its 2021 – 2023 National Action Plan (NAP) to Combat Human Trafficking. The …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on September 11, 2021 - 15:10 GMT

Human Rights Abuses Intensifying in Eastern DR Congo - UNHCR

In the two most affected provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, UNHCR and its partners recorded more than 1,200 civilian deaths and 1,100 rapes, constituting a total of 25,000 human rights abuses. Speaking in Geneva, UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov said …

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Published on August 19, 2021 - 14:34 GMT

The University of Juba and UNHCR formalise partnership to re-establish a Center of Excellence on Forced Displacement and ...

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the University of Juba on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their collaboration and to support the re-establishment of a Centre for Excellence on Forced Displacement and …

Distribution channels: Education, World & Regional

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Published on October 16, 2021 - 15:40 GMT

WFP and Khalsa Aid International strike partnership to support most vulnerable in two critical food crises

Download logo A partnership between WFP and Khalsa Aid International will deliver vitally needed support to Yemen and to refugees who have fled from Ethiopia’s Tigray region to Sudan. This collaboration will help WFP to maintain programmes that provide …

Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on October 15, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

Therap announces integration with a new Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Interface in the State of Georgia

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Therap Services, the leading software solution for HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation for service providers in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and the …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Education ...
Published on October 15, 2021 - 18:19 GMT

October 15th, celebrate National Boss’s Day with new book FOUNDERology and being part of your Boss’s leadership

When your boss succeeds, YOU succeed. On October 15th, celebrate National Boss’s Day by being an integral part of your Boss’s business and leadership. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Founderology: The …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on October 15, 2021 - 17:00 GMT

Therap Services Interfaces with a new Aggregator in the state of North Carolina

The integration is done for Direct Exchange of Scheduling/Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Data in Home and Community-Based Services Settings WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Therap's EVV …

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Published on October 15, 2021 - 14:53 GMT

eLearning Industry ranked GyrusAim as # 3 in Top 20 LMS for Customer Experience

Top 20 LMS for Customer Experience RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, USA, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gyrus Systems, a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) industry, proudly announced today that it has been recognized as part of the top …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on October 15, 2021 - 14:42 GMT

Iran: Teachers and Retirees Protest in 45 Cities (25 Provinces)

Mrs. Maryam Rajavi: An uprising and the overthrow of religious fascism is the only way to realize the rights of retirees, teachers, and workers. PARIS, FRANCE, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday morning, October 14, 2021, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on October 15, 2021 - 14:15 GMT

TriArc Welcomes Jared Spain as New VP of Acquisitions

HOUSTON, TX, USA, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TriArc Real Estate Partners, a Houston-based multifamily Development, Investment and Management company, announces the appointment of Jared Spain as Vice President of Acquisitions. Spain …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 15, 2021 - 12:50 GMT

Become an Apprentice with Landscape Solutions

Landscape Solutions is currently hiring apprentices. To know more, participate in their virtual Apprentice Information Session scheduled for October 20, 2021. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Landscape Solutions is a …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Conferences & Trade Fairs ...
Published on October 15, 2021 - 12:29 GMT

Grenadier Walk of Oman Veteran expedition, supported by The Duke of Sussex, coming to London

Military charity, WWTW's, The Grenadier Walk of Oman, of which The Duke of Sussex is the Expedition Patron –will be arriving in central London on Oct 21st. LONDON , LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading …

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Published on October 15, 2021 - 09:00 GMT

Business Reporter: How digital transformation is changing the face of due diligence

Perpetual KYC (Know Your Customer) enabled by intelligent process automation can reduce risk, as well as costs LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a video published on Business Reporter, Nick Ford, VP for Strategic …

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Published on October 15, 2021 - 07:40 GMT

Iran: Exclusive Interview With, Chairman Of The NCRI’s Foreign Affairs Committee

Khamenei realized that his regime faces the serious threat of popular uprisings. To confront this threat, Khamenei was forced to install Raisi as president. PARIS, FRANCE, October 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 19, the Iranian regime’s …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 22:54 GMT

Authenticate Pro Ultilizes Fundable To Help Take Company To The Next Level

Authenticate Pro ultilizes Fundable to raise capitol to expand and go to the next level. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Authenticate Pro’s profile is now live on Fundable! Authenticate Pro is featured on the …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

Therap Introduces an Enhanced User Interface for the Medication History Custom Report

Therap's Medication History Custom Report provides users the flexibility to create customized reports using a wide range of output columns and parameters. WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Therap…

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 18:12 GMT

AOAC INTERNATIONAL and Land O’Lakes Venture37 Announce Collaborative Agreement

The organizations will work together to strengthen agriculture-led economic growth and improve trade and animal health, plant health, and food safety outcomes. ROCKVILLE, MD, USA, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AOAC INTERNATIONAL and …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on October 14, 2021 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Highlights the List of Top Fire Department Software for 2021

GoodFirms cultivated the latest list of best Fire Department, Insurance Agency, & Emergency Notification software. WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this technology world, various industries …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 17:10 GMT

Is Luca Cerbone the next Giancarlo Gianinni?

Award Winning, Italian American Actor, Luca Cerbone, has been tagged as the next Giancarlo Gianinni NEW YORK, USA, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Luca Cerbone, in August, completed his first feature film, the drama, SONG OF THE FLY. In …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 17:00 GMT

The Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities selects Therap as Integrated Waiver Alignment

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Therap Services, LLC is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract by the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) for the …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 15:05 GMT

Polyverse Joins AWS Partner Network and AWS Public Sector Partner Program

Polyverse's Polymorphing for Linux is now available in AWS Marketplace, further allowing organizations to secure their applications and operating systems. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Polyverse, one of …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on October 14, 2021 - 13:03 GMT

30th annual Hermes Expo is coming to the Grand Marquis in NJ

Hermes Expo, a distinct networking platform, brings together businesses from various industries looking to grow their business in the American marketplace. OLD BRIDGE, NEW JERSEY, USA, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paul Kotrotsios, …

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Published on October 14, 2021 - 12:44 GMT

(Video) State Visits to Iran Send the Wrong Message and Reinforce a Violent Regime’s Impunity

The genocide label strongly underscores the betrayal of human rights principles that is inherent in the EU’s efforts to legitimize Raisi’s presidential role. PARIS, FRANCE, October 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday the European Union …

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