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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Asylum and Immigration Tribunal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (AIT)
The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) is a tribunal which hears appeals against decisions made by the Home Secretary and his officials in asylum, immigration and nationality matters. Type: Judicial Bodies | Topic: Asylum |
Border and Immigration Agency, Home Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
As part of the Home Office the Immigration and Nationality Directorate is responsible for Immigration control. This website will help you understand UK Immigration control and what your rights and responsibilities are when you make an application. Type: Governmental Organizations | Topic: Asylum |
European Commission: Asylum
Type: Regional Organizations | Topic: Asylum |
Federal Office for Migration of Switzerland: Protection from persecution/Asylum
Type: Governmental Organizations | Topic: Asylum |
Immigration Advisory Service
"The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is the UKs largest charity providing representation and advice in immigration and asylum law." (from website) Type: Non-Governmental Organizations | Topic: Asylum |
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 |
Informationsverbund Asyl und Migration
"Der Informationsverbund Asyl und Migration e.V. ist ein Zusammenschluss von in der Flüchtlings- und Migrationsarbeit aktiven Organisationen. Gemeinsames Ziel ist es, für die Beratungs- und Entscheidungspraxis relevante Informationen zugänglich zu machen." (from website) Type: Reference Information | Topic: Asylum |
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 |
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS is responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establishing immigration services policies and priorities. Type: Governmental Organizations | Topic: Asylum |
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: Asylum Resources
The Asylum Resource Information Center produces a number of publications that are available for downloading. Type: Governmental Organizations | Topic: Asylum |