Bangkok, Thailand is home to an increasing number of urban refugees, currently estimated at +8,000. They come from countries including Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Somalia, and China and…
Region: Asia
A different kind of persecution: Aviv’s story.
“We had a very good life in Pakistan, our own house and everything,” begins Aviv. “Then suddenly, everything went wrong and we lost it all.” When Aviv and his family were…
“They all told me that I needed to change, that something was wrong with me.”
Mike and his partner, Tom, come from a country where homosexuality is punishable by law and sexual minorities are stigmatized by society. “In our country we had to keep our…
Asylum Seekers and Refugees Lack Protection in Thailand
When Aviv and his family were forced to flee their home in Pakistan due to religious persecution, they arrived in Thailand only to be met with another harsh reality. "We…
Day in the Life of a RSD/RST Advisor: Annabelle Craft
Name: Annabelle Craft Age: 29 Hometown: Brisbane, Australia What made you decide you wanted to work as a RSD/RST Advisor with Asylum Access Thailand? My role as RSD/RST Advisor involves…
Honorable Mentions and Quarterly Highlights
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…
Day in the Life of a VLA: Andrew Damron
Name: Andrew Damron Office: Asylum Access Thailand Age: 28 Hometown: New York City, United States What type of law did you practice before volunteering with Asylum Access? Before coming to…
Mary’s Story – A Refugee in Bangkok
Mary and her partner were persecuted because they were two women in love. Asylum Access helped them find a safe home where they could live a life without fear. We…
For refugees, by refugees: AAT clients develop Community Action Plan
What would you do if you landed in a foreign country without a penny to your name, without the ability to speak the language and without any friends who might…
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…