Testimonies and debate on reception of unaccompanied migrant children in European towns
On 18 October 2017, during its 33rd session, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe held a debate on the reception of unaccompanied migrant children in European towns. More...
Switzerland should reinforce its human rights protection framework and better respond to the needs of vulnerable migrants
Reinforcing the institutional and legal framework for safeguarding and promoting human rights and enhancing the protection of migrants and asylum seekers are the key recommendations addressed to the Swiss authorities by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, in a report published today following his visit to the country in May 2017. More...
Greece: Anti-torture committee criticises treatment of irregular migrants – and continued detention of migrant children
With DACA’s uncertain future, how will states address access to higher ed?
DACA provides legal protection from deportation to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. without documentation as children (often referred to as “Dreamers”). Applicants must meet specific requirements to be eligible for the program. More...
UK immigration levels may be lower than thought, new border checks find
Fresh evidence that 97% of international students leave country after finishing studies throws previous figures into doubt. More...
Net migration to UK drops to lowest level for three years
More EU citizens leaving UK after Brexit vote, as research reveals impact of international students on net migration is much lower than thought. More...
The immigration stats blunder shows how far perception is from the truth
New figures show fewer immigrants in the UK than was thought – but it’s doubtful this will change media reports that warp public understanding of reality. More...
The Guardian view on migration: evidence trumps prejudice
The instincts that drove Theresa May at the home office are no guide to the best border policy for Brexit Britain. More...
My family’s love story helped out May on migration
One foreign student not only went home on time but took my British brother with her. More...