Realising the essence of the right to seek asylum while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Securing public health and protecting refugees should not be treated as mutually exclusive interests and the adoption of necessary, stringent measures by governments to protect the former must not impair the long-recognised right to seek asylum.

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Telemedicine abortion care during Covid-19 causes a “Christian concern”

The UK Government’s temporary approval of home-based telemedicine abortion care during COVID-19 drives divisions between pro-choice and anti-abortion groups.

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Europe’s “new” pact on migration and asylum

The European Commission presented its proposal for the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, supposedly meant to increase responsibility and solidarity between member states, and create a more predictable and reliable migration management system.

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Violence Against Women and International Law: A Robust Approach Is Needed

A binding international legal instrument is urgently required to compel states to adopt proactive measures aimed at addressing the scourge of sexual violence against women.

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