Refugees

Refugee Issues and Information on the World Wide Web

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - The International Secretariat
Check out Campaigns, News Releases, the AI Library for downloadable reports, AI Sections, for a look at what work others have planned for the campaign, and Other Sites for links to human rights-related web sites.
Access the AI Library directly at http://www.amnesty.org/ailib/index.html

UNHCR Web Site
Features a comprehensive look at the agency's existing documentation for the general public, along with texts outlining refugee issues in 90 countries, and a legal information database drawn from the REFWORLD CD-ROM produced by the agency.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Good FAQ (frequently asked questions) about asylum in the United States, explanation of the process of applying for asylum, downloadable forms.

The Refugee Council USA
Amnesty International USA is a member of The Refugee Council USA, a coalition of U.S. non-governmental organizations focused on refugee protection.

Field Journal by Lorraine Reynolds
Headlines and media images have lately demonstrated the need for improvements to our immigration system. Read more »

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