in europe and elsewhere
+ High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.
+ Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized Human Rights for all.
+ Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants
PICUM - the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants, is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that aims to promote respect for the human rights of undocumented migrants within Europe.
+ Migreurop
European network of activists and researchers whose purpose is to publicize the widespread detention of foreigners without residence permits and the proliferation of camps, a device inside the migration policy of the European Union.
+ International Organization for Migration (OIM)
An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
+ ACOGE
(only in Spanish)
Andalusian Association for the defense of migrants.
+ Pro Asyl
We help refugees individually in situations in which they need support, for example, in cases concerning their asylum status in court. We also work on the political level. Through means of analysis, legal reports, surveys, lobbying and European networking we effectively take part in public discussion.
+ Association nationale d’assistance aux frontières pour les étrangers
(only in French)
The National Association Border Assistance for Foreigners (Anafé) was created in 1989 to provide legal and humanitarian assistance to distressed foreigners at the French borders.
+ La Cimade (only in French)
French organization that aims to show active solidarity with those who suffer, who are oppressed and exploited and defend their interests, whatever their nationality, political or religious position.
+ Groupe d’information et de soutien aux immigrés (GISTI)
The GISTI (Groupe d'information et de soutien des immigrés) which provids information and support to immigrants, is an independent non-profit organisation which defends foreigners, offers training and publications and participates in the debate on migration policies.
+ EXODUS (only in French)
Network of individuals and associations in contact with asylum seekers and foreigners held in airports and transit zones in Europe. This network includes chaplains, social assistants and legal services.
