Asylum

Judgment of the Court of 20 September 2001.#Rudy Grzelczyk v Centre public d'aide sociale d'Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve.#Reference for a preliminary ruling: Tribunal du travail de Nivelles - Belgium.#Articles 6, 8 and 8a of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Articles 12 EC, 17 EC and 18 EC) - Council Directive 93/96/EEC - Right of residence for students - National legislation which guarantees a minimum subsistence allowance only for nationals, persons covered by Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 and stateless persons and refugees - Foreign student who has met his own living expenses during the first years of his studies.#Case C-184/99.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 20 September 2001

"Wiederaufgreifen" von rechtskräftig abgeschlossenen Asylverfahren durch das Bundesamt für die Anerkennung ausländischer Flüchtlinge seit 1999; Entscheidungsstopps (G-SIG: 14053554)

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 September 2001

Proposal for a Council Directive on minimum standards for the qualification and status of third country nationals and stateless persons as refugees or as persons who otherwise need international protection

European Union · European Commission · 12 September 2001

Viet Nam Human Rights Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2001

Viet Nam Human Rights Act - Declares the purpose of this Act is to promote the development of freedom and democracy in Viet Nam. Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the Government of Viet Nam, with specified exceptions, unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Viet Nam has made substantial progress in meeting certain human rights requirements. Requires the President to ensure that certain human rights requirements are applied with respect to the provision by specified international financial institutions of multilateral nonhumanitarian assistance to Viet Nam. Authorizes U.S. assistance for the support of individuals and organizations to promote human rights and nonviolent democratic change in Viet Nam. Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to: (1) overcoming the jamming of Radio Free Asia by Viet Nam; (2) U.S. educational and cultural exchange programs to promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam; and (3) the offer of refugee resettlement to Viet Nam nationals. Directs the Secretary of State to report annually to Congress on Viet Nam's progress toward freedom and democracy.

Viet Nam Human Rights Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2001

Viet Nam Human Rights Act - Declares the purpose of this Act is to promote the development of freedom and democracy in Viet Nam. Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the Government of Viet Nam, with specified exceptions, unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Viet Nam has made substantial progress in meeting certain human rights requirements. Requires the President to ensure that certain human rights requirements are applied with respect to the provision by specified international financial institutions of multilateral nonhumanitarian assistance to Viet Nam. Authorizes U.S. assistance for the support of individuals and organizations to promote human rights and nonviolent democratic change in Viet Nam. Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to: (1) overcoming the jamming of Radio Free Asia by Viet Nam; (2) U.S. educational and cultural exchange programs to promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam; and (3) the offer of refugee resettlement to Viet Nam nationals. Directs the Secretary of State to report annually to Congress on Viet Nam's progress toward freedom and democracy.

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003

United States · United States Congress · 4 September 2001

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002 and 2003 for: (1) the Department of State; and (2) U.S. international broadcasting activities. Amends specified Federal laws with respect to certain Department of State authorities and activities, including: (1) educational, cultural, public diplomacy, and consular activities; and (2) migration and refugee activities. Sets forth certain requirements with respect to: (1) the organization and personnel of the Department of State; (2) international organizations; (3) U.S. international broadcasting activities; and (4) specified reports. Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2001 - Imposes specified sanctions with respect to the Palestine Liberation Organization or the Palestinian Authority if the President determines that such entities have not complied with certain commitments made with Israel. Tibetan Policy Act of 2001 - Urges the President and the Secretary of State to encourage the Government of the People's Republic of China to enter into negotiations with the Dalai Lama or his representatives leading to an agreement on Tibet. Declares it is U.S. policy to support economic development, cultural preservation, health care, education and environmental sustainability, release of, and access to, political prisoners, and an end to religious persecution in Tibet. East Timor Transition to Independence Act of 2001 - Authorizes bilateral and multilateral assistance and certain other assistance to support economic and democratic development in East Timor. Modifies, for a three year period, certain procedures for the provision of development assistance to major drug-transit and major illicit drug producing countries. Clean Water for the Americas Partnership Act of 2001 - Establishes the Clean Water for the Americas Partnership program. Authorizes the President to: (1) conduct a comprehensive assessment of the environmental problems in countries of the Organization of American States; and (2) establish Technology America Centers (TEAMs). Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) international religious freedom and human rights; (2) improvement in building construction and practices in Latin American countries; (3) sanctions against persons or entities that transfer proscribed weapons to Palestinian entities in the West Bank or Gaza; and (4) global warming.

Asylum: Member State responsible for examining an application by a third-country national

European Union · European Parliament · 3 September 2001

Wartime Treatment Study Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 2001

Wartime Treatment of European Americans and Refugees Study Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans and Refugees to review the U.S. Government's: (1) wartime treatment of European Americans and European Latin Americans; and (2) refusal to allow European refugees fleeing persecution in Europe entry to the United States. Directs that such review include: (1) a comprehensive review of the facts and circumstances surrounding U.S. Government actions during World War II which violated the civil liberties of European Americans and European Latin American; (2) a review of U.S. Government action with respect to European Americans, including registration requirements, travel and property restrictions, establishment of restricted areas, raids, arrests, internment, exclusion, internee employment by American companies, exchange, repatriation, and deportment, and the immediate and long-term effect of such actions, particularly internment; (3) a brief review of the participation by European Americans, including those whose families were interned, repatriated, or excluded, in the U.S. armed forces; and (4) a recommendation of appropriate remedies, including how civil liberties can be better protected during war, an assessment of the continued viability of the Alien Enemy Act, and public education programs.

Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001

Persian Gulf War POW/MIA Accountability Act of 2001 - Amends the Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 to direct the Attorney General to grant refugee status in the United States to any alien (and parent, spouse, or child thereof) who: (1) is a national of Iraq or a nation of the Greater Middle East Region; and (2) personally delivers into the custody of the United States Government a living American Persian Gulf War POW/MIA. Includes Iraq, Kuwait, and any other country of the Greater Middle East Region among the countries to which the International Broadcasting Bureau is required to broadcast information that promotes such refugee program.

Refugee Protection Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001

Refugee Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to refugee provisions to limit summary inspection procedures to emergency migration situations in which numbers of arriving aliens substantially exceed inspection capacities. Grants the Attorney General sole authority to make such determination, which shall last 90 days unless extended after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees. Revises provisions respecting inspection of aliens seeking U.S. admission, including requiring: (1) an alien to be informed of certain rights prior to removal or withdrawal of his or her admission application, and (2) review of a removal order by an immigration judge, with the right of the alien to personally appear and be represented (at his or her expense). Exempts from expedited removal procedures certain Western Hemisphere nationals or unaccompanied children. Revises the procedure used to determine whether an applicant for asylum has a credible fear of persecution. Eliminates certain: (1) limitations on judicial review of exclusion orders or asylum claims; (2) time limits on asylum applications; (3) numerical limitations on asylee adjustments; and (4) numerical limitations on population control-related refugee admissions. Makes certain mandatory asylee detention provisions discretionary. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) develop alternatives to detention of asylum seekers, including supervised shelters and noninstitutional settings for minors; (2) enter into contracts with nongovernmental agencies for alternative detention programs; and (3) establish a National Legal Orientation Support and Training Center. Requires asylum seekers not eligible for parole or alternative detention to be detained only in Immigration and Naturalization Service or approved facilities.

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding North Korean refugees who are detained in China and returned to North Korea where they face torture, imprisonment, and execution.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 2001

Declares that Congress encourages the Government of China to honor its obligations under the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951, as modified by the Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees of 1967, by: (1) making genuine efforts to identify and protect the refugees among the North Korean migrants encountered by Chinese authorities; (2) providing North Korean refugees residing in China with a safe asylum; (3) halting the forced repatriations of North Korean refugees seeking asylum in China; (4) allowing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to have access to all North Korean refugees residing in China; and (5) cooperating with the UNHCR in efforts to resettle the North Korean refugees residing in China in other countries. Encourages the UNHCR to facilitate the resettlement of North Korean refugees residing in China in other countries.

A resolution recognizing the 4,500,000 immigrants helped by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2001

States that the Senate: (1) recognizes the contributions of the 4,500,000 immigrants and refugees served by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS); and (2) requests the President to recognize September 9, 2001, as the 120th anniversary of HIAS' founding.

Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2001

Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2001 - Provides that during a specified immigration moratorium period: (1) employment-based immigrant visas shall be reduced, and family-sponsored and diversity immigrant visas shall be eliminated; (2) immigrant status shall be granted only to children and spouses of U.S. citizens or priority workers; (3) refugee admissions and asylee adjustments shall be limited to 25,000 per year; and (4) an alien shall be required to renounce citizenship or nationality of any other country in order to be naturalized as a U.S. citizen.

Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national.

European Union · European Commission · 26 July 2001

Expressing deep regret for the refusal of the United States to provide political asylum to the Jewish refugees aboard the S.S. ST. LOUIS in May and June of 1939.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 2001

Expresses the deep regret of Congress for the U.S. refusal to provide political asylum to the Jewish refugees aboard the S.S. St. Louis in May and June of 1939.

25 Mr. B. Hayes asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the cost of supporting through direct provision the welfare needs of persons who are waiting for their refugee applications to be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19758/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2001

25 Mr. B. Hayes asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the cost of supporting through direct provision the welfare needs of persons who are waiting for their refugee applications to be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19758/01]

25 Mr. B. Hayes asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the cost of supporting through direct provision the welfare needs of persons who are waiting for their refugee applications to be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19758/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 July 2001

25 Mr. B. Hayes asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the cost of supporting through direct provision the welfare needs of persons who are waiting for their refugee applications to be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19758/01]

Viet Nam Human Rights Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Viet Nam Human Rights Act - Declares the purpose of this Act is to promote the development of freedom and democracy in Viet Nam. Establishes a Congressional-Executive Commission on Viet Nam to monitor: (1) the acts of the Government of Viet Nam which reflect compliance with or violation of human rights, in particular those contained in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) the rule of law in Viet Nam; and (3) the development of U.S. programs and activities and private organizations to increase the interchange of people and ideas between the United States and Viet Nam. Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the Government of Viet Nam unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Viet Nam has complied with certain human rights requirements. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director of specified international financial institutions to use the U.S. vote to deny multilateral nonhumanitarian assistance to Viet Nam unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that such requirements have been met. Authorizes U.S. assistance for the support of individuals and organizations to promote human rights and nonviolent democratic change in Viet Nam. Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to: (1) overcoming the jamming of Radio Free Asia by Viet Nam; (2) U.S. educational and cultural exchange programs to promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam; and (3) the offer of refugee resettlement to Viet Nam nationals.

Concerning persecution of Montagnard peoples in Vietnam.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2001

Urges the Government of Vietnam to: (1) allow freedom of religious belief and practice to all Montagnards; (2) return all traditional Montagnard lands that have been confiscated or encroached upon; (3) allow nongovernmental and international humanitarian organizations to deliver humanitarian assistance directly to Montagnards in their villages; (4) open up all parts of the Central Highlands to journalists and other observers; and (5) withdraw its security forces from Cambodia and stop hunting refugees. Commends: (1) the Royal Cambodian Government for its official policy of guaranteeing temporary asylum for Montagnards fleeing Vietnam and urges that Government to take specified measures, including providing security at sites where refugees are sheltered; (2) the officials and employees in Cambodia of the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees and the UN Human Rights Center for their assistance to and advocacy on behalf of Montagnard asylum seekers and refugees; and (3) the Department of State for the assistance to and advocacy of Montagnard asylum seekers that have been provided by officials and employees of the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh. Urges the State Department to make clear to the Vietnamese Government that continued mistreatment of Montagnards and efforts to seek forcible repatriation of refugees and asylum seekers from Cambodia represent a grave threat to the normalization process between the Governments of the United States and Vietnam and a serious obstacle to any prospects for the future provision of U.S. assistance to that Government.

Einführung einer Asylbewerber-Chipkarte zur Verhinderung des Missbrauchs von Sozialleistungen; Pilotversuch in Bayern (G-SIG: 14053226)

Germany · German Bundestag · 22 June 2001

"Verrechtlichung" der Bundesbetreuung für Asylsuchende

Austria · National Council · 21 June 2001

Bericht des Ausschusses für innere Angelegenheiten über den Antrag 417/A(E) der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend "Verrechtlichung" der Bundesbetreuung für Asylsuchende

Asylgesetz-Novelle 2001

Austria · National Council · 21 June 2001

Bericht des Ausschusses für innere Angelegenheiten über die Regierungsvorlage (669 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Asylgesetz 1997 geändert wird (Asylgesetz-Novelle 2001)

Minimum standards for the reception of applicants for asylum

European Union · European Parliament · 14 June 2001

Asylgesetz, Änderung (Asylgesetz-Novelle 2001)

Austria · National Council · 6 June 2001

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Asylgesetz 1997 geändert wird (Asylgesetz-Novelle 2001)

9 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs his plans to amend existing arrangements for payments of supplementary welfare allowance to asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15153/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 May 2001

9 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs his plans to amend existing arrangements for payments of supplementary welfare allowance to asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15153/01]

English Language Unity Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2001

English Language Unity Act of 2001 - Amends specified Federal law to declare English to be the official language of the United States. Requires the official functions of the United States (meaning, in this case, the States and the District of Columbia) to be conducted in English. Requires a uniform English language rule for U.S. naturalization, and all naturalization ceremonies to be conducted in English. Sets forth exceptions to and rules of construction for such requirements. Amends specified Federal law to declare, as a general rule of construction, that English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, shall be presumptively consistent with the Laws of the United States. Requires the Department of Justice to issue for public notice and comment a proposed rule for uniform testing of English language ability of candidates for naturalization, based upon the principles that: (1) all citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Laws of the United States; and (2) any exceptions to this standard should be limited to extraordinary circumstances, such as asylum.

die Praxis bei der Behandlung von Flüchtlingen

Austria · National Council · 23 May 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend die Praxis bei der Behandlung von Flüchtlingen

56 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will publish the agreement he has concluded with the Nigerian Government concerning the return of asylum seekers to Nigeria; the inquiries conducted by him to ascertain whether Nigerian asylum seekers here will be at risk if deported to Nigeria; the contact his Department has maintained with any Nigerian national returned to Nigeria to date; the arrangements made to monitor their treatment on return; and if he can assure Dáil Éireann that no Nigerian national refused asylum here and returned to Nigeria by this State will be at risk of ill-treatment, torture or death upon being returned to Nigeria. [15096/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2001

56 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will publish the agreement he has concluded with the Nigerian Government concerning the return of asylum seekers to Nigeria; the inquiries conducted by him to ascertain whether Nigerian asylum seekers here will be at risk if deported to Nigeria; the contact his Department has maintained with any Nigerian national returned to Nigeria to date; the arrangements made to monitor their treatment on return; and if he can assure Dáil Éireann that no Nigerian national refused asylum here and returned to Nigeria by this State will be at risk of ill-treatment, torture or death upon being returned to Nigeria. [15096/01]

56 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will publish the agreement he has concluded with the Nigerian Government concerning the return of asylum seekers to Nigeria; the inquiries conducted by him to ascertain whether Nigerian asylum seekers here will be at risk if deported to Nigeria; the contact his Department has maintained with any Nigerian national returned to Nigeria to date; the arrangements made to monitor their treatment on return; and if he can assure Dáil Éireann that no Nigerian national refused asylum here and returned to Nigeria by this State will be at risk of ill-treatment, torture or death upon being returned to Nigeria. [15096/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 May 2001

56 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will publish the agreement he has concluded with the Nigerian Government concerning the return of asylum seekers to Nigeria; the inquiries conducted by him to ascertain whether Nigerian asylum seekers here will be at risk if deported to Nigeria; the contact his Department has maintained with any Nigerian national returned to Nigeria to date; the arrangements made to monitor their treatment on return; and if he can assure Dáil Éireann that no Nigerian national refused asylum here and returned to Nigeria by this State will be at risk of ill-treatment, torture or death upon being returned to Nigeria. [15096/01]

A concurrent resolution condemning the Taleban for their discriminatory policies and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2001

Condemns the harsh and discriminatory policies of the Taleban toward Muslims, Hindus, women, and all other minorities and the attendant destruction of religious icons. Urges the Taleban to reopen United Nations offices and hospitals and allow the provision of relief to all the people of Afghanistan. Commends President Bush and his administration for their recognition of these issues and encourages him to continue to respond. Recognizes the burdens placed on the Pakistani Government by Afghan refugees and calls on that Government to facilitate the provision of relief to these refugees and to abandon any plans for forced repatriation. Calls on the international community to increase assistance to the Afghan people and to consider granting asylum to at-risk Afghan refugees.

Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 17 May 2001

Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2001 - Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) the Office of Children's Services which shall be responsible for coordinating and implementing law and policy for unaccompanied alien children. Establishes an Interagency Task Force on Unaccompanied Alien Children. States that an unaccompanied alien child found in the United States shall be promptly paroled into the United States and placed under the jurisdiction of the Office. Sets forth a family reunification preference order. Prohibits, with an exception for violent children, detention in adult or delinquent children facilities. Directs the Office to develop procedures for prohibited detention practices. Prohibits an unaccompanied alien child from being repatriated to a country unless an appropriate voluntary agency has conducted an assessment of the country conditions and the Office has conducted an assessment of the suitability of the placement of the child. Directs the Office to provide that each unaccompanied child have counsel and guardian ad litem. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a special immigrant juvenile visa (J Visa). Expresses congressional commendation of the Immigration and Naturalization Service' s issuance of its "Guidelines for Children's Asylum Claims." Directs the Attorney General to provide immigration officers with related training. Amends the Act to exempt unaccompanied alien children from certain removal and asylum filing provisions. Directs the Comptroller General to report respecting the Office's effectiveness.

To extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 2001

Amends the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001, as enacted into law by Public Law 106-113, to extend eligibility for refugee status for the unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees.

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 2001

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides for the permanent resident adjustment of status of certain Liberian nationals present in the United States.

Tibetan Policy Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2001

Tibetan Policy Act of 2001 - Sets forth congressional declarations, including that it: (1) reaffirms that Tibet is an occupied country under the established principles of international law; (2) commends the Republic of India and the kingdom of Nepal for providing asylum and humanitarian care to the Dalai Lama and Tibetans in exile; (3) expresses concern over incidents of ill treatment of transitory Tibetans in border areas; and (4) urges continued cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kathmandu. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President and the Secretary of State (as well as U.S. and European parliamentarians in the United States-European Interparliamentary Group) should initiate steps to encourage the Government of the People's Republic of China to enter into negotiations with the Dalai Lama or his representatives leading to an agreement on Tibet. Establishes within the Department of State a United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues who shall promote substantive dialogue between the Government of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives. Directs the U.S. executive director of each international financial institution to encourage and use the U.S. vote to support projects in Tibet consistent with specified principles. Directs the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and the Trade and Development Agency similarly to support projects in Tibet consistent with such principles. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) the release of, and access by humanitarian organizations to, Tibetan prisoners detained in China because of their political or religious beliefs; (2) the establishment of a United States branch office in Lhasa, Tibet; (3) U.S. support for economic development, cultural preservation, health care, and education and environmental sustainability for Tibetans inside Tibet; (4) Tibetan language training to U.S. foreign service officers assigned to the consulate in China; (5) Tibet considerations at the United Nations; and (6) the end of religious persecution in Tibet.

Tibetan Policy Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 2001

Tibetan Policy Act of 2001 - Sets forth congressional declarations, including that it: (1) reaffirms that Tibet is an occupied country under the established principles of international law; (2) commends the Republic of India and the kingdom of Nepal for providing asylum and humanitarian care to the Dalai Lama and Tibetans in exile; (3) expresses concern over incidents of ill treatment of transiting Tibetans in border areas; and (4) urges continued cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kathmandu. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President and the Secretary of State (as well as U.S. and European parliamentarians in the United States-European Interparliamentary Group) should initiate steps to encourage the Government of the People's Republic of China to enter into negotiations with the Dalai Lama or his representatives leading to an agreement on Tibet. Establishes within the Department of State a United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues who shall promote substantive dialogue between the Government of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives. Directs the U.S. executive director of each international financial institution, including the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and the Trade and Development Agency, to support projects in Tibet consistent with specified principles. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) the release of, and access by humanitarian organizations to, Tibetan prisoners detained in China because of their political or religious beliefs; (2) the establishment of a U.S. branch office in Lhasa, Tibet; (3) Tibetan language training to U.S. foreign service officers assigned to the consulate in China; (4) U.S. promotion of economic development, cultural preservation, health care, and education and environmental sustainability for Tibetans inside Tibet; (5) Tibet considerations at the United Nations; and (6) the end of religious persecution in Tibet.

Einrichtung von Clearingstellen

Austria · National Council · 3 May 2001

Bericht des Ausschusses für Menschenrechte über den Antrag 215/A(E) der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend die Einrichtung von Clearingstellen <i>(für minderjährige Flüchtlinge)</i>

die Einrichtung von Clearingstellen

Austria · National Council · 3 May 2001

Entschließungsantrag des Ausschusses für Menschenrechte betreffend die Einrichtung von Clearingstellen <i>(für unbegleitete minderjährige Flüchtlinge)</i>

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003

United States · United States Congress · 27 April 2001

Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002 and 2003 for: (1) the Department of State; and (2) U.S. international broadcasting activities. Sets forth certain Department of State authorities and activities, including: (1) diplomatic and consular activities; and (2) migration and refugee activities. Sets forth certain requirements with respect to: (1) the organization and personnel of the Department of State; (2) Department of State U.S. educational and cultural programs; (3) U.S. international broadcasting activities; and (4) international organizations and commissions. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) certain reports regarding the nonproliferation of goods and technology to Iran; (2) the adoption of an HIV/AIDS mitigation strategy as a component of United Nations peacekeeping operations; and (3) resolution of the Taiwan Strait issue. Security Assistance Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law to extend through FY 2003 Department of Defense (DOD) authority to transfer excess defense articles to countries eligible to participate in the Partnership for Peace program and eligible for assistance under the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act of 1989. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish education and training to foreign governmental and military personnel in order to enhance their nonproliferation and export control capabilities. Earmarks certain funds for FY 2002 and 2003 for the Office of Defense Trade Controls of the Department of State for salaries and expenses and certain other improvements. Authorizes the President to transfer specified naval vessels to certain foreign countries.

"AAA-Projekt" Flughafen Wien-Schwechat

Austria · National Council · 25 April 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend "AAA-Projekt" Flughafen Wien-Schwechat <i>(Neuorganisation der Behandlung von nicht</i> <i>Einreiseberechtigten sowie der Flüchtlingsbetreuung)</i>

Dauer der Asylverfahren von unbegleiteten minderjährigen Flüchtlingen (G-SIG: 14053033)

Germany · German Bundestag · 20 April 2001

12 Deputy Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps being taken to address the needs of under-age asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11013/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 April 2001

12 Deputy Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps being taken to address the needs of under-age asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11013/01]

Asylverfahren seit 1998; Kosten (G-SIG: 14043008)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 April 2001

Anzahl der mit Asylverfahren beschäftigten Verwaltungsrichter (G-SIG: 14043076)

Germany · German Bundestag · 6 April 2001

"Verrechtlichung" der Bundesbetreuung für Asylsuchende

Austria · National Council · 3 April 2001

Antrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend "Verrechtlichung" der Bundesbetreuung für Asylsuchende

Proposal for a Council Directive laying down minimum standards on the reception of applicants for asylum in Member States

European Union · European Commission · 3 April 2001

Child Status Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 April 2001

Child Status Protection Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to continue classifying as children certain aliens who become 21 years old during the pendency of a petition for family sponsored, employment based, or diversity immigration, or an application for asylum, which was filed prior to their attaining such age. Provides similar status protection for immediate relatives not subject to certain numerical immigration limitations.

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of certain Liberian nationals.

Beirat für Asyl- und Migrationsfragen

Austria · National Council · 15 March 2001

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Terezija Stoisits, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Inneres betreffend die Versäumnisse des Innenministers bei der Bestellung des seit 1.1.2001 ausständigen Beirat für Asyl- und Migrationsfragen

Asylum: common procedure and a uniform status, valid throughout the Union

European Union · European Parliament · 15 March 2001

2001/258/EC: Council Decision of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or Iceland or Norway

European Union · EUR-Lex · 15 March 2001