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Afghans are caught between Taliban repression and international punitive policies. Both deepen poverty, undermine rights and leave millions paying the price for political decisions beyond their control. Afghanistan is no stranger to abysmal levels of poverty that have long threatened the survival and life chances of much of its population. This was the case during the post-9/11… The post…
Dear President von der Leyen, Dear High Representative / Vice-President Kallas, Dear Commissioner Šefčovič, Dear Commissioners, We, the undersigned human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions, are writing to urge you to propose a regulation to prohibit EU trade with Israel’s illegal settlements. 20260622Letter to CoC on trade ban Art. 207 Amid growing calls… The post Letter to the…
Detention. Deportation. Eviction. Exploitation. Separation. Victimization. Criminalization. Intimidation. Frustration. Exhaustion. Those are all common experiences for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants arriving and settled in Europe. And those experiences do not happen by chance. Throughout much of the continent, governments, politicians and the media have set out, in a very conscious…
The collective punishment of the Afghan people who had no say in arrangements that have pauperized them or the conditions that contributed to the death of many, poses moral as well as political questions that have largely gone unanswered. Following the Taliban takeover in Kabul in 2021, some US$9.5 billion of Afghanistan’s external reserves were… The post “Deepening deprivation blights Afghan…
This keynote explores how detention, deportation systems, and undocumented status generate forms of legal precarity that profoundly shape psychosocial wellbeing. It connects border regimes and immigration policy to lived experiences of uncertainty, stigma, and suspended belonging. Moving beyond narrow individualised framings, the talk situates distress within the structural and relational…
Denmark consistently tops global rankings for happiness, equality and human rights. Yet that image coexists with a reality that has gone largely unnoticed in international public debate: over the past decade, the Scandinavian country has quietly become one of Europe’s most restrictive migration regimes. A new book published by Manchester University Press examines, with rigour… The post «Un-welcome…
A statement by the Campaign Against Inhumanity at Europe’s Borders This statement argues that a new and better approach is needed to ensure the respectful and dignified treatment of people arriving in Europe from other parts of the world. It provides a commentary on the EU Pact and Strategy on Migration and Asylum, both of… The post There is a better way! appeared first on United Against…
As Eurovision takes centre stage, civil society creates new ways to stand for justice and Palestinian cultural survival. UAI joins the #VoteJustice4Palestine initiative launched by the Ceasefire Now coalition during Eurovision week, calling for justice, freedom, and solidarity with the Palestinian people. As millions tune into Eurovision, Palestinian artists and cultural leaders are transforming…
This piece was originally published by Swissinfo on April 27, 2026. Afghanistan has been shaped by its rich and diverse cultural history from ancient to contemporary times. Although blessed with a wealth of untapped resources, nowadays, millions of Afghans are preoccupied with survival. Life, for many, is a daily battle against hunger, degraded or non-existent essential services… The post “Do…
In response to Israeli authorities’ violations of international humanitarian law in Palestine and Lebanon, over 60 human rights and humanitarian organizations and trade unions call on the EU and member states to adopt long-overdue measures, including suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement, banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements and suspending all transfers and transit of arms… The…
