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United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many unaccompanied refugee children were transferred from Greece to the UK in (a) 2016 and (b) 2017 under section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many unaccompanied refugee children were transferred from Italy to the UK in (a) 2016 and (b) 2017 under section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many staff of her Department were seconded to (a) France, (b) Italy and (c) Greece to facilitate the transfer of unaccompanied refugee children under section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her policy is on resuming the transfer of unaccompanied refugee children from France under section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of action being taken to ensure the well-being of unaccompanied refugee children in Greece; and what steps they are taking to establish whether any such children are qualified to come to the UK by reason o
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what assistance, if any, they have given to the government of Uganda in its work supporting refugees from South Sudan in the past two years; and to what projects and regions this assistance has been directed.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government how many of the unaccompanied child refugees who have entered the UK under (1) section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016, and (2) the Dublin III Regulations, have been identified as having physical or learning disabilities.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 29 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government how many refugees from North Africa have been rescued and taken to Italian ports by UK vessels so far this year; and what assessment they have made of reports that the Italian Government is considering blocking humanitarian ships
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2017
167. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of refugees who have been relocated here to date under the EU relocation decision; and the timeframe for relocation of the full 4,000 which the Government committed to. [30652/17]
Austria · National Council · 28 June 2017
Austria · National Council · 28 June 2017
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Christoph Hagen, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend "Errichtung von EU-Wartecamps in Nordafrika für Personen mit negativem Asylbescheid"
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what is the average time between receipt of a claim for asylum and determination of that claim.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress the Government has made in placing vulnerable Syrian families in the UK.
European Union · European Parliament · 27 June 2017
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2017
Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2017 This bill makes 3,000 immigrant visas available in FY2017-FY2019 for individuals who were born in Tibet and have been continuously residing in India or Nepal prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. An individual shall be considered to be a native of Tibet if such individual was born in Tibet or is the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of an individual born in Tibet. The bill provides derivative status for accompanying/following spouses and children.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 June 2017
A Bill to make provision for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom to be granted to the family members of refugees and to refugees who are family members of British citizens and settled persons, to provide for legal aid to be made available for refugee family reunion cases, and for connected purposes
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government how they expect the EU Refugee Facility for Turkey 2016–17, which helps refugees and internally displaced persons, will be spent; and what proportion of those funds will be allocated to education and training.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will review the effect of the non-provision of documentation, such as National Insurance numbers, on destitution among people who have been granted refugee status.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with other parties to the UN Convention on Refugees on reforming the Convention to improve its response to the global refugee crisis; and if she will make a statement.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to review the effectiveness of systems of integration for asylum seekers and refugees ensuring that all those granted refugee status have the best possible opportunity for integrati
Austria · National Council · 22 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Ing. Robert Lugar, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Gesundheit und Frauen betreffend "Gebietskrankenkassenkosten der Gesundheitsversorgung für Asylwerber 2016"
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been resettled in each constituency under the Vulnerable Person Resettlement scheme.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to expand the UK Syrian Vulnerable Persons scheme to include Iraqi refugees in Jordan.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government how many unaccompanied refugee children they estimate to be in Calais and nearby in northern France; and how they intend to identify those with a claim to come to the UK.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what percentage of those allocated asylum places under the UK Syrian Vulnerable Persons scheme are religious minorities.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the definition of vulnerability as used by UNHCR to identify those refugees in Jordan most in need of assistance.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that Iraqi and Syrian refugees in Jordan that belong to religious minorities are included in their assistance planning.
Austria · National Council · 21 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Nikolaus Scherak, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend des Rechtsrahmens für Heimatreisen von Asylberechtigten
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what level of benefits and other support is given to (1) single, and (2) married, asylum seekers each month after arriving in the UK.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government what was the main reason the majority of 18 year old asylum seekers were deported in 2016.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Hungarian Government on (a) refugee movements and (b) economic development in that country.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent diplomatic and other support the Government has given to the Lebanese Government to assist it with the influx of refugees into that country.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers are resident in Glasgow East constituency.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government how many asylum seekers were admitted into the UK in each month from June 2015 to March 2017.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2017
Her Majesty's Government how many asylum seekers were deported on reaching the age of 18 in (1) 2014, (2) 2015, and (3) 2016.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 June 2017
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how much assistance his Department (a) has and (b) plans to provide to charities and other non-governmental organisations assisting refugees from African countries residing in Israel foll
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2017
Recognizes the importance of bilateral U.S. assistance to the government of Lebanon in building its capacity to provide services and security and curbing Hizbollah's influence. Encourages coordination between the Department of State, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and humanitarian organizations to ensure that refugees from the conflict in Syria are supported so as to mitigate any adverse effect on their host countries. Recognizes that it is in the interest of the United States to seek a negotiated end to the conflict in Syria that includes the ultimate departure of Bashar al-Assad, which would allow for the eventual return of the millions of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and other countries. Supports full implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 (calling for the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon). Recognizes the Lebanese Armed Forces as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of Lebanon's sovereignty, and supports U.S. partnerships with the LAF, particularly through the global coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 June 2017
Motie van de leden Maeijer en Fritsma over sluiten van de Nederlandse grenzen voor alle asielzoekers en immigranten uit islamitische landen
Austria · National Council · 20 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Barbara Rosenkranz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Vorfälle in der Asyl-Unterkunft Neulengbach - Folgeanfrage zur parlamentarischen Anfrage 12570/J (XXV.GP)
Austria · National Council · 20 June 2017
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Hermann Brückl, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend Asylbetrug mit Scheinvaterschaften
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017
2125. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Social Protection further to an article (details supplied), if the right to full social welfare payments while residing in direct provision will also be granted to other nationalities with status; if not, if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this could be classified as discrimination within the asylum process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28549/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017
793. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on the application for refugee status subsidiary protection by a person (details supplied). [27601/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017
719. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the projected cost of implementing the outstanding recommendations from the working group on improvements to the protection process including direct provision and supports to asylum seekers. [26769/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017
700. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has signed EU compacts which would result in refugees being returned to their country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28696/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017
699. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on EU compacts which can result in refugees being returned to their country of origin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28695/17]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 June 2017
682. Deputy Darragh O'Brien asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the financial contributions made by his Department to date in 2017 to assist in the ongoing refugee crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27111/17]
European Union · European Parliament · 20 June 2017
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2017
Reaffirms: (1) the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day. Recognizes: (1) individuals who have risked their lives to provide life-saving assistance and protection for people displaced by conflict, and (2) the importance of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program as a critical tool for U.S. global leadership. Calls upon the U.S. government to: continue providing robust funding for refugee protection overseas and resettlement in the United States, uphold its international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance and protection of the most vulnerable populations, and alleviate the burden on refugee host countries through humanitarian and development support while maintaining the tradition of resettling the most vulnerable refugees regardless of their country of origin or religious beliefs. Reiterates the U.S. commitment to seek to protect the millions of refugees who live without material, social, or legal protections.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2017
To Offer Refugees College Help (TORCH) Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require states to charge in-state tuition rates to refugees, asylees, and special immigrant visa holders if they are lawfully in the United States. This requirement only applies to the first state where the individual lives after being admitted into the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2017
Reaffirms: (1) the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day. Recognizes those who have risked their lives to provide life-saving assistance and to help protect people displaced by conflict. Calls upon the U.S. government to: uphold its international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance for, and protection of, the most vulnerable populations; work in partnership with the international community to find solutions to existing conflicts and to prevent new conflicts; continue to support the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and to advance the work of nongovernmental organizations to protect refugees regardless of their country of origin or religious beliefs; and continue to mitigate, through humanitarian and development support, the burden placed on frontline refugee host countries that absorb the majority of the world's refugees.