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…
Latest Updates
Najeeba Wazefadost: Building transformative networks for increased leadership and participation
Najeeba Wazefadost’s journey as an activist began during her childhood in her home country, Afghanistan. “I experienced firsthand the oppressive conditions faced by women. Born into a world where my…
Eman Abdelrahman: Helping mothers and children with disabilities
When North and South Sudan started the separation process in 2010, Eman Abdelrahman and her brother raised public awareness about the possible implications. Her brother was arrested, and she was…
Lublanc Prieto: Breaking barriers to achieve recognition for women and refugees
She grew up in a family of community leaders. Her mother was a social leader, her father was involved in the union movement, and her brother was part of other…
Itab Azzam: Transforming women’s lives through art
Itab Azzam was born in Swaida, a small village in Syria, where she lived until the age of 18, when she moved to Damascus to pursue her studies in English…
Hanan: Giving refugees a chance to rebuild their lives
She is passionate about supporting forcibly displaced people because she and her family have gone through that as well, not once, but twice. Hanan has been a Palestinian refugee since…
Asylum Access Launches Position Paper and Accountability Toolkit on Equitable Partnerships
During the workshop “Building Equitable Partnerships with Refugee-led organizations”, organized by Cohere, Asylum Access officially launched our new position paper and Accountability Toolkit on equitable partnerships. These resources offer a…
Asylum Access Calls for Localized Protection and Equitable Partnerships at the 2023 Global Refugee Forum
Asylum Access will attend the upcoming Global Refugee Forum 2023 (GRF), organized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and taking place from December 13-15 in Geneva, Switzerland.…
Our Future Must Be Equitable and Local
(En español abajo)
Dear friend,
As someone who has dedicated years of my life to advocating for the rights of refugees through Asylum Access and working closely with other local civil society...
Reviewing Our Approach to Equitable Partnerships
This year, Asylum Access reached a milestone in our commitment to equitable partnerships. In January, we commissioned an independent review of our partnerships with local civil society organizations...