This collection of external links is a directory of organizations dealing with refugee, asylum and human rights topics or provide (country-specific) information otherwise useful for practitioners. The directory contains over 3000 links to relevant internet sources and has been compiled and organized by type of organization, topic/mandate, regions and countries they relate to. This additional service has been provided to facilitate research by providing a mechanism to access information that may be relevant for decision makers and is not as such included in Refworld.
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Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)
The Jesuit Refugee Service is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
Life Funds for North Korean Refugees
An NGO dedicated to the Support and Protection of North Korean Refugees and Their Certification Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS)
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service advocates for refugees and other migrants. Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
Memorial Human Rights Center
Site in Russian. Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
Metropolitan Support Trust: Refugee Support
"We are one of the UKs leading providers of housing and support for refugees and asylum seekers and the brand name for Metropolitan Support Trust's (MST) specialist refugee and asylum seeker services." (from website) Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
New York Times - Refugees and Displaced People
News about refugees and displaced people, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times. Type: News/Media Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian non-governmental organisation which provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
Office français de protection des réfugiés et apatrides (OFPRA)
Site in French. Type: Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Founded on the belief that newly arriving populations have inherent capabilities when given opportunities, the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) provides people in need with critical resources to assist them in becoming integrated members of American society. Type: Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |
PRO ASYL
"In the mid-80's, significant restrictions were introduced into German asylum law. Due to these changes, people persecuted for political, ethnic or religious grounds encountered great difficulties in securing lasting and reliable protection. For this reason, the National Working Group PRO ASYL formed in 1986, out of which the Friends of PRO ASYL emerged." (from website). Site in German and English. Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Refugees / Internally Displaced Persons |