The world's political record
Records whose title is actually about this topic. Use a country filter if the list is still too broad.
1,051 records in 2018
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 29 March 2018
Het bericht dat Syrische kind vluchtelingen steeds vaker niet naar school gaan door armoede
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the arrest in China of seven North Korean refugees who were en route to South Korea; and whether they have made any representations on behalf of those individuals to the government of China
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will increase funding for accredited English language teaching for refugees.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of providing funding for accredited English language teaching for all refugees.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much funding the Government has provided for accredited English language teaching for refugees in each of the last 10 years.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps have been taken to improve the speed at which outstanding asylum applications are completed.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what percentage of all new and outstanding asylum applications were completed in (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c)2017.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many asylum seekers were repatriated to countries her Department considered to be unsafe at the time of their repatriation in 2017.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many refugees from Syria had their application for refugee status granted in (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government projects that the target of accepting 20,000 Syrian refugees will be met by 2020.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 28 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many unaccompanied child asylum seekers have been resettled in the UK since the first quarter of 2016.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 March 2018
134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that will be taken to address the refugee crisis in Syria and Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14495/18]
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 28 March 2018
Afschrift reactie op brieven van LGBT Asylum Support over geweld tegen personen met een LHBTI-achtergrond
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 March 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Franco-British cooperation has improved since 1 February, in particular (1) concerning the implementation of the Dublin III Regulation, and (2) in cases of unaccompanied children seeking protection and asylum.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 March 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many unaccompanied refugee children have been transferred to the UK under Articles 2 and 3 of the Sandhurst Treaty, since 1 February.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Iraqi citizens have been resettled under the (a) Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme and (b) Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the provision of specialist support for victims of sexual violence resettled under the (a) Vulnerable Pers
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 27 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the level of availability of specialist support for victims of sexual violence resettled under the (a) Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme and (b) Vuln
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people resettled under the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme met all of the following criteria, (a) women and girls at risk, (b) survivors of violence or torture and (c) refugees with me
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many women and girls have been resettled from Iraq under (a) the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme and (b) the Vulnerable Children's Resettlement Scheme.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 26 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to allocate funding for volunteering opportunities for people seeking asylum in (a) the West Midlands and (b) Coventry.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 25 March 2018
Groen van Prinstererzaal
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 23 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to allocate funding for volunteering opportunities for people seeking asylum in (a) Yorkshire and the Humber and (b) the UK.
Germany · German Bundestag · 23 March 2018
Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie bewertet die Bundesregierung die Fallkonstellation, dass Geflüchtete ohne Ausweisdokumente und lediglich mit Fiktionsbescheinigung kein Konto eröffnen können, da sie den Anforderungen der Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht für eine Kontoeröffnung durch Flüchtlinge (www.bafin.de/SharedDocs/Veroeffentlichungen/DE/Meldung/2015/meldung_150909_uebergangsregelung_legitimationsdokumente.html; Dokument muss mit Lichtbild versehen sein) nicht genügen, und wie schätzt die Bundesregierung die eventuell dadurch entstehenden Auszahlungshindernisse von Sozialleistungen für Geflüchtete ein, insbesondere an den Übergängen zwischen den Rechtskreisen, die dadurch entstehen können, dass Geldleistungen grundsätzlich unbar durch Überweisung auf ein Konto bei einem Geldinstitut zu zahlen sind (vgl. Fachliche Weisungen der Bundesagentur für Arbeit zu § 42 SBG II, Nummer 2.1)?
Austria · National Council · 22 March 2018
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Nurten Yılmaz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit und Konsumentenschutz betreffend einschneidende Budgetmaßnahmen beim Integrationsjahr
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his Department has taken to address the mental health needs of refugees.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 22 March 2018
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need for housing more asylum seekers in Lancashire; what is their estimate of the numbers that can be housed in each district; what proposals they have for housing more asylum seekers i
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2018
294. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if homeless housing assistance payments are available for those with refugee status and that have been approved for family reunification by his Department; the supports available to assist such persons to acquire permanent accommodation under HAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13427/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2018
97. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the statutory and voluntary agencies which are responsible to him for the resettlement of refugees; the practices and procedures in place to resettle such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13428/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2018
96. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the supports available for those with refugee status who have been approved for family reunification by his Department; the supports assisting those in emergency reception and orientation centres to move to permanent accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13426/18]
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2018
Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship, and (2) that eligible Montagnards should be provided access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for resettlement in the United States and in other countries. Condemns actions taken by the government of Vietnam to suppress the basic human rights and civil liberties of its citizens. Calls on Vietnam to allow human rights groups access to all regions of the country and to end restrictions of basic human rights, including the right for Montagnards to practice their Christian faith freely, the right to land and property, freedom of movement, the right to retain ethnic identity and culture, and access to an adequate standard of living. Urges the President and Congress to develop policies that: (1) support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations, and (2) reflect U.S. interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad.
European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 22 March 2018
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 21 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the Government’s policy on room sharing with reference to accommodation for dispersed asylum seekers.
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 March 2018
Position paper Gemeente Krimpen aan den IJssel t.b.v. hoorzitting/rondetafelgesprek 'Werk voor asielzoekers en statushouders' d.d. 26 maart 2018
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 March 2018
Position paper Refugee Company t.b.v. hoorzitting/rondetafelgesprek 'Werk voor asielzoekers en statushouders' d.d. 26 maart 2018
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 March 2018
Position paper SIF t.b.v. hoorzitting/rondetafelgesprek 'Werk voor asielzoekers en statushouders' d.d. 26 maart 2018
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to amend the rules on refugee family reunion to include the extended definition of family in the Dublin III Regulation.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress her Department has made on the implementation of the asylum and resettlement strategy; and if she will make a statement.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Government plans to reinstate legal aid in refugee family reunion cases.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
847. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if asylum seekers are allowed to hold an Irish driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12227/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
826. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if asylum seekers are entitled to driver licences; and the legal basis for this decision. [11964/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
449. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the discussions he has had with the Minister for Justice and Equality or the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA, regarding the need for health care resources and supports at Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, for the proposed direct provision centre to be located there; his plans to ensure the health needs of the residents will be met; and his further plans to ensure that additional general practitioner hours are available in the village as a matter of routine and permanently to support residents and the local community. [11907/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
391. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of applications for employment permits from asylum seekers that have been made in the past month; and the number of successful applications. [12065/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
338. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons that have been welcomed into the State under the refugee protection programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12352/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
299. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has satisfied himself that the local community in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare was adequately consulted regarding the proposed direct provision centre to be located there. [11805/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
298. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the consultation process provided for local communities as a general policy regarding the development of direct provision centres. [11804/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
297. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if RIA has a fit and proper persons' test for organisations or persons that run direct provision centres on behalf of RIA. [11803/18]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2018
45. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Ireland's contribution to attempting to halt the atrocities continuing to be committed against the Rohingya in Myanmar; the aid Ireland is providing to these refugees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12498/18]
Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 March 2018
Position paper VluchtelingenWerk Nederland t.b.v. hoorzitting/rondetafelgesprek 'Werk voor asielzoekers en statushouders' d.d. 26 maart 2018
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 19 March 2018
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the number of applications for asylum that are awaiting decision.