Ecuador
Figures:
Provided personalized legal assistance to 138 asylum seekers and refugees in Quito office, and 54 cases outside of Quito.
Highlights:
In October, AAE brought its first case in front of Child Protection Services and UNHCR officials participated in our volunteer training in Quito.
In November, AAE won its first habeas corpus case, freeing a Guinean client from detention.
Tanzania
Highlights:
In November, AATZ will be writing a policy paper on RSD procedures in Tanzania for UNHCR.
Thailand
Figures:
Provided personalized legal assistance to 72 asylum seekers and community legal education to nearly 30 refugees.
Highlights:
In September, AAT put on a community education session about new UNHCR guidelines for Sri Lankan refugees and answered questions about appealing negative decisions and re-opening cases.
Published November 2010