At Asylum Access, our commitment to working in Mexico, Malaysia, and Thailand is deeply intentional, driven by both the scale of need and the unique opportunities for systemic change in…
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Meet Rouba and Lisa, the Duo Steering Asylum Access Forward
Since stepping into their roles as Interim Co-CEOs in March, Rouba Anka and Lisa D’Annunzio have brought experience, passion, and a steadfast commitment to advancing refugee rights through their leadership…
5 Podcasts to Learn More About Forced Displacement
Podcasts are a powerful storytelling format and a great way to learn more about the topics that matter to you most. We have put together a list of five podcasts…
What International Laws Protect Refugees?
The right to asylum and agreements protecting refugees have existed in various forms in many societies throughout history, but they have only been recognized under international law for less than…
Reflections on the 2024 UNHCR Global Consultations with NGOs
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)’s Global Consultations with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have been convened for 30 years as a space to exchange ideas, identify policy priorities, and inform collaboration between…
7 Ways You Can Support Refugee Communities
World Refugee Day is a time to focus global attention on the rights, needs, and dreams of millions of refugees worldwide and to take meaningful action to support them. This…
Why Protection for Refugees Must Be Localized
Current “protection” efforts are failing refugees. In our latest Position Paper, The Only Real Protection is Local, endorsed by 33 international, local and refugee-led organizations across the globe, we argue…
Five Movies about Forced Displacement Worth Watching
Movies can be a powerful medium to dispel our preconceptions and connect to the people affected by the global issues we see in the headlines. This is also the case…
Welcome Lucía Chávez, the new Executive Director of Asylum Access Mexico!
(En español abajo) We are delighted to welcome Lucía Chávez as our new Executive Director at Asylum Access Mexico! As the Executive Director of Asylum Access Mexico, she will lead…
5 Refugee Women Leading Change for Forcibly Displaced Communities
War and political persecution were some of the reasons that forced them to leave their home countries. Their experience of forced displacement became a motivation to help others facing the…