How do I advocate for refugees?

How to Advocate on Behalf of Refugees

1. Sign a petition. Sign and share this petition expressing solidarity with refugees.
2. Contact elected officials. Email your elected officials here and call your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives by dialing 1-866-940-2439.
3. Use social media.

What Organisations help refugees?

Want to help? Here are 6 organizations supporting refugees and affected communities

• UNHCR. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1950, UNHCR leads and coordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.
• Mercy Corps.
• Save the Children.
• UNICEF.
• Catholic Relief Services.
• ShelterBox.

How can I help refugees in Australia?

Want to help refugees? Here are ten ways you can.

1. Donate funds. One of the most effective ways you can help refugees is to support organisations helping children and their communities in need.
2. Advocate.
3. Volunteer.
4. Donate goods.
5. Support employment pathways.
6. Create community.
7. Be a mentor.
8. Amplify refugee voices.

What is a refugee advocate?

The program advocates and supports individuals seeking asylum in arbitrary detention by connecting them to critical services like legal advice and medical assistance. It also acts as a witness to report and record on the conditions in detention as well as human rights abuses.

What is the Australian government doing about refugees?

Refugee and Humanitarian Program In September 2015, the Australian Government announced a one-off intake of another 12,000 resettlement places for refugee fleeing the conflicts in Syria and Iraq. All of those visas were granted by March 2017.

What kind of support do refugees get in Australia?

ARA is a non-profit organisation that provides services predominately for refugees who have been in Australia for between 6 months and 5 years.

How to contact the Refugee Council of Australia?

You can see where these places are on the map. For more information on the kinds of help they provide and who can use their services, please check their website or contact them directly. The links on the menu will open another page. Use the scroll bars on the right and the bottom to get more information.

Who are the resettlement agencies in South Australia?

Email: [email protected] MRCSA is an independent, non-government settlement agency servicing all of South Australia. It supports the effective settlement and participation of people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, particularly new arrivals.

What does the Welcome Centre do for refugees?

The Welcome Centre is an initiative of Welcome to Australia, providing support to asylum seekers, refugees and new arrivals through English classes, volunteer and work experience opportunities, material aid (donated furniture), emergency food relief, social support and friendship.