Refugees and Migrants
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Migrant workers from Myanmar expelled from Thailand © AP GraphicsBank |
Every day people make decisions to leave their homes, communities and countries. Some leave because they are afraid - afraid for their lives, and for the lives of their children and loved ones. Others leave because their social or economic situation has compelled them to do so.
One of the most important rights common to all refugees, asylum-seekers, migrants and internally displaced persons (IDPs) is the right to non-discrimination. This right is at the core of all human rights.
These pages contain information about refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and the internally displaced.
 | South Korea exploits migrant workers Tens of thousands of migrant workers in South Korea face discrimination, exploitation and appalling working conditions. Read our feature in The Wire magazine Read the full report: South Korea: 'Migrant workers are also human beings' |
 | Australia: Victory for Refugee's Human Rights The Australian Prime Minister on 14 August abandoned the Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill. The Bill would have punished asylum-seekers and refugees arriving by boat to Australia. The decision represents a significant victory for the human rights of refugees and asylum seekers. |
 | Sri Lanka: Waiting to go home After the 2004 tsunami more than 500,000 people lost their homes. The recent escalation of the internal conflict is making the situation worse and has highlighted the inequalities faced by tsunami versus conflict-displaced people. |
