ED Emily Arnold-Fernandez joined Devin Thorpe, of Your Mark On The World, to discuss the work of Asylum Access. Watch the interview. Global Policy Director Jessica Therkelsen presented an oral…
Region: Africa
Ahmad’s Story
Ahmad, a 32-year old Somali from Mogadishu, grew up in a Somalia that already torn by violence and instability. As a university student in 2006, Ahmad had the opportunity to…
Immigration detention in Tanzania: A prison survey
This report, prepared by Asylum Access Tanzania, presents findings on the numbers and legal issues of detained refugee and asylum seekers and demonstrating the role for civil society in working…
Refugee Rights Leadership Training 2014
Asylum Access, together with the University of York, held a Refugee Rights Leadership Training in Geneva, from June 13 to 15, just prior to UNHCR's Annual Consultations with NGOs. Thirty-six participants…
Who We Are
We are human rights advocates who support forcibly displaced individuals and communities as they reclaim their rights, agency and power. We aim to create a world where refugees everywhere can...
Day in the Life of a VLA: Oltesh Abraham
Name: Oltesh Abraham Office: Asylum Access Tanzania Age: 28 Hometown: Arusha, Tanzania What type of law did you practice before volunteering with Asylum Access? I used to practice international law…
Enabling entrepreneurialism among refugees in Tanzania
Imagine raising two children on less than $1 per day. This was one of the challenges Suzanne faced as a teenage mother. After witnessing the death of her parents at…
Miriam’s Story
“Oh my God! I don’t even know where to start. I have so much to thank Asylum Access Tanzania for. The trainings we have been receiving about our rights, the…
Tanzanian Government Gives Refugees Their Day in ‘Court’
After over three years of silence, the Tanzanian government began reviewing applications for refugee legal status again this May, a process that determines whether refugees would be granted the right…
Identifying the Protection needs of Tanzania’s Refugees in Detention
The phenomenon of mixed migration is becoming increasingly important for countries along the migration route from East Africa and the Horn of Africa to South Africa. Refugees and migrants leave…