Germany to change immigration laws to attract skilled labor
Germany's lack of skilled laborers has prompted Berlin to reassess immigration policy. The Cabinet has now approved a new legislative proposal from the Interior and Labor Ministries.
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Amnesty International: Spotlight on Iran, Myanmar, Ukraine
Amnesty International has released its report on 2022, focusing on Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine and the crackdown on protests in Iran. But the situation in Myanmar has also raised concerns.
Germany: Court stops counseling groups' unwarranted access to asylum centers
Germany's federal administrative court has rejected granting access of independent asylum counselors to initial asylum reception centers. It said that in order to be allowed to visit an asylum applicant, there would have to be a spe1
Long asylum processes hurting access to education for unaccompanied minors
Lengthy asylum processes and the uneven implementation of educational programs for asylum seekers across the European Union are hurting unaccompanied minors' prospects of integration and employment, according to ECRE.
Refugees benefitting from Islamic donations during Ramadan
As Muslims around the world started to observe the holy month of Ramadan last week, philanthropic activities among Muslims are on the rise. One of the biggest beneficiaries of donations around the world is the UNHCR.