Ireland has announced a significant reduction in the weekly allowance for Ukrainian refugees living in state-provided accommodation, aiming to align its system more closely with other European countries. Financial Support Cut for Thousands of Refugees Starting in August, Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation will see their weekly allowance drop from …
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After months of negotiations, a coalition deal has been reached in the Netherlands, moving the country sharply to the right and significantly impacting migrants and refugees. Dutch nationalist leader Geert Wilders and his far-right PVV party have formed a coalition government with three other right-wing parties—the VVD, the NSC, and …
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Ireland has reportedly sent the first 50 migrants who traveled there from the UK back to Britain. This announcement comes just weeks after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared he would refuse returns from Ireland unless France accepted returns from the UK. According to reports from various right-wing UK newspapers, …
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Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage only to face angry relatives who threatened to turn her in to the police because she was gay. Since Nigeria criminalizes same-sex relationships, Anthony fled a possible prison term and headed with …
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Undocumented migrants in Spain will now have access to medical care under a new law passed on May 14, 2024. This legislation reverses restrictions imposed in 2012, which hindered migrants’ access to healthcare. The Spanish government has approved a law guaranteeing healthcare access for all migrants residing in the country, …
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A group of national unity platform Supporters residing in Ontario gathered at the Ontario Parliament to submit a significant petition. This petition calls for the Canadian government to halt all forms of financial aid to the Ugandan government and to pressure international bodies to intensify efforts to compel Ugandan President …
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On May 17, 2024, the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada, was the stage for a powerful and inspiring speech by renowned LGBTQ activist Kabuye Steven. The event marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the rights of LGBTQ individuals worldwide. …
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On May 8, 2024, the Uganda Media Council Chairperson, Mr. Paul Ekochu, issued a summons to The Observer’s Editor, demanding their appearance before the Council’s disciplinary committee on May 20, 2024. This summons, predicated on Section 9 of the Press and Journalist Act (Cap 105), concerns a May 8 article …
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The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17 holds profound significance for me as a gay man, particularly one living with HIV. As someone who intersects various identities, I am often exposed to different forms of discrimination, even in my professional life where I closely work with …
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Bellingham’s remarks underscores the potential challenges the Ugandan government faces in the international community following the enactment of the anti-gay law Lord Henry Campbell Bellingham, a former barrister and British Conservative politician who sits in the House of Lords, has called for regime change in Uganda. “My Lords, will the …
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