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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Independent Race and Refugee News Network (IRR)
"The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) was established as an independent educational charity in 1958 to carry out research, publish and collect resources on race relations throughout the world. In 1972, the IRR's membership backed the staff in a radical transformation of the organisation from a policy-oriented, establishment, academic institution into an anti-racist 'thinktank'." (from website) Type: Research Institution | Topic: Racism and Discrimination |
Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees (ICAR)
"The Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees (ICAR) is an academic research and information organisation based at the Runnymede Trust. ICAR aims to encourage understanding, public debate and policy making about Asylum and Refugees in the UK, grounded in accurate and academically sourced information." (from website) Type: Research Institution | Topic: Asylum |
Institute for Public Policy Research
The Institute for Public Policy Research is the UK's leading progressive think tank, producing cutting edge research and innovative policy ideas for a just, democratic and sustainable world. Type: Research Institution | Topic: Democracy / Rule of Law |
International Committee of the Red Cross - The ICRC mission in London
Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Country Profiles/Information |
International Conflict Research Institute (INCORE)
INCORE is a joint project of the United Nations University and the University of Ulster. Combining research, education and comparative analysis, INCORE addresses the causes and consequences of conflict in Northern Ireland and internationally and promotes conflict resolution management strategies. Type: Research Institution | Topic: Conflict Studies/Prevention |
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants JCWI
JCWI is an independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy. It provides free advice and casework, training courses, and a range of publications. Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Asylum |
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type: United Nations | Topic: Country Profiles/Information |
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 |
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Type: United Nations | Topic: Country Profiles/Information |
Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
"ODI is Britain's leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Our mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries." (from website) Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Economic Issues |