Asylum Seekers
Definition of Asylum Seekers as it relates to People, Humanitarians
Asylum Seekers refers to individuals who have left their country of origin and are seeking international protection due to fear of persecution, war, or violence in their home country. These individuals apply for asylum in a foreign country, often with the assistance of humanitarians who work to provide them with necessary resources, support, and legal guidance throughout the application process. The experiences of asylum seekers are shaped by various factors including their personal circumstances, the policies and practices of the host country, and the actions of humanitarian organizations working to assist them.
External Links
- [AsylumSeekers.org] RIGHT NOW: Advocates for asylum seekers in israel - Home
- [riww.org] The Bay Area Asylum Mental Health Project – Linking San Francisco Bay Area immigration attorneys with mental health clinicians who provide psychological evaluations for asylum seekers.
- [wjci.org] WJCI | Jewish Values In Action | Welcoming Immigrants, Refugees Asylum Seekers | Westchester, New York
- [nobordersnottingham.org.uk] No Borders Nottingham | For freedom of movement, Against nationhood and prevention of migration by nation states, Welcoming asylum seekers and migrant workers, Against capitalist exploitation
- [vive.jrchc.org] Info for Asylum Seekers - JRCHC