23 April 2024 The International Federation of Iraqi Refugees and International organisation of Iranian Refugees, would like to convey our condolences to the families of the 5 victims, including a child, who died trying to cross the English Channel on Tuesday, April 23rd. This is yet another tragedy. The British …
Read More »8th March is a day of struggle against a system that perpetuates violence and discrimination against women.
8th March is a historic occasion that marks the struggle of workers and women of the world against capitalist oppression and discrimination against women. As an international day, the struggle of equality-seeking women and men against inequality against women and for their freedom is deeply rooted in society. Today, March 8 is …
Read More »Press release The unlawful Rwanda asylum plan and its adverse impact on refugee situations.
20 January 2024 “No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.” European convention on human rights – Article 3 On 18 January 2024, the British parliament approved a controversial bill that would enable the country to deport refugees arriving in the UK to Rwanda. Refugees …
Read More »Joint Declaration: Debate Panel on Humanitarian Intervention in Gaza
In response to the invitation extended by the International Federation of Iraqi Refugees (IFIR), a collective of 39 representatives hailing from various political parties, campaigns, and organizations across 40 nations has convened today. As members of the global community advocating against the ongoing atrocities and genocide inflicted upon the Palestinian …
Read More »Yesterday the UK Parliament passed shameful Rwanda Bill
13 December2023 IFIR Press release Yesterday the UK Parliament passed shameful Rwanda Bill Rishi Sunak UK prime minister succeeded in forcing his inhumane Rwanda policy through the UK Parliament. Despite the Rwanda policy being successfully challenged in the Supreme Court and being against international law. This policy is not supported by …
Read More »Israeli war on Gaza and the Palestinian issue!
The panel aims to address the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the Palestinian issue on World Human Rights Day organised by the International Federation of Iraqi Refugees via Zoom on Saturday 16/12/2023. Time: 16 December 2023 4-pm-7pm (UK GMT) Link to meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87812664619?pwd=NWxMYUtMczVxNmVKdGZEQmk4MzMvQT09 Meeting ID: 878 1266 4619 Passcode: 423652 …
Read More »IFIR Press release Removing Asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful!
15 November Today the Supreme Court looked at the Home Office Appeal regarding whether it was legal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. After reviewing the Home Office documents and many documents from UNHCR and refugee rights organisations. The Court Ruled it was unlawful to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. …
Read More »Stop the massacre in Gaza!
Freedom-loving and peace activists! Human rights and humanitarian organizations! After the Palestinian Hamas Movement and Qassam battalions’ military forces launched a surprise air, land, and sea attack on Israeli territories on the 7th of October, under the name of Al-Aqsa Storm resulted in the killing, wounding, and kidnapping of several …
Read More »IFIR Press Release 8 August 2023 Racist and inhumane housing accommodation for refugees on Bibby Stockholm boat in Portland!
IFIR Press Release 8 August 2023 Racist and inhumane housing accommodation for refugees on Bibby Stockholm boat in Portland!Yesterday, the first group of refugees arrived on the boat Bibby Stockholm, as ministers pushed on with the plans, despite a raft of opposition in Portland, Dorset, on Monday, despite local opposition and repeated …
Read More »Stand up against the UK new immigration bill
22July2023 IFIR press release The United Kingdom’s decision in Parliament last week to enact a new law granting authorities the power to deport individuals arriving on its shores by boat has raised profound concerns among human rights advocates, civil society organizations, and freedom loving people alike. This regressive and punitive …
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