Podcasts about asylum seekers

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including 12 people believed to be asylum seekers intercepted on the Western Australian Coast and the latest news regarding interest rates from RBA Governor Michele Bullock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor John Zayas, pastor of Grace and Peace Community Church, is pioneering a migrant resettlement program to house the large numbers of people being sent to Chicago from Texas. He says that "if only ‘a hundred of the thousands of churches in Chicago' participated, no one would be sleeping at a police station.” Learn more in this Chicago Sun-Times story. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua Aspden – a specialist in financial inclusion among refugee and asylum seeker populations joins Chris Fitch to talk about his work in helping helped thousands of people to make sense with not just a new country and culture, but with an entirely different system of financial and essential services. Josh talks about his own experience of being new to the UK, his work with asylum seekers and refugees, and the difficulties and vulnerabilities that people can experience with money. Josh can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-aspden-0730423b/

A Ukrainian native living in Clare believes the Taoiseach should be doing more to bring the war in her country to an end. It follows comments this week from Leo Varadkar, who's said Ireland needs to 'slow the flow of refugees and Asylum Seekers' arriving in the country. Since the Russian invasion in February of last year, 4,947 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Clare, the sixth highest total per head of population in the country. Coupled with this, at the end of October, the county was also hosting around 850 International Protection Applicants across Ennis, Tulla, Meelick, Inch, Lisdoonvarna and Scariff. Comments from the Taoiseach this week suggests change is afoot though. According to Leo Varadkar, Ireland needs to slow the flow of refugees and ensure the supports offered here are aligned with other countries. However Ennis resident Mariya Nikashanova, who's originally from Irpin, believes the Taoiseach could eliminate the problem at the source, by exerting his influence on the international stage, and ensuring sanctions on Russia are effective in bringing the conflict to an end. Currently, all Ukrainian arrivals to Ireland are entitled to standard social protection supports, such as the maximum jobseeker's allowance payment of €230 per week. This compares to a monthly citizens income of €510 per month in Germany, while in Italy, after 90 days, refugees are expected to source their own accommodation. A MidWest Refugee Support Centre believes, however, that Ireland's focus should be on delivering medium term accommodation, rather than deterring an influx of future arrivals. John Lannon from Doras says strategic local taskforces need to be formed to ensure any changes to current policy do not compound the homeless crisis.

This week on Backchat, we explore the groundbreaking new project from Monash University's XYX Lab, aimed at shedding light on the experience of women and gender-diverse people in NSW. The project is a crowd mapping project launched in collaboration with CrowdSpot that anonymously collects the 'safe' and 'unsafe' experiences these people have had in public spaces. Producer Bec Cushway chatted to Dr Niki Kalms to tell us more. Next, big changes to rights for stateless asylum seekers in Australia. Earlier this month the high court made a decision that will impact the lives of stateless refugees indefinitely detained in our detention centres. It was lauded as a major win by refugee advocates and former refugees. Backchat was joined by Ian Rintoul, coordinator from Refugee Action Coalition to find out more. Finally, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi joined us to discuss how Australian politicians are responding to the crisis in Gaza, particularly following the Greens walkout during question time this week.  Also a big sad and teary farewell to Backchat's outgoing Executive Producer, Eamonn Snow, who has kept the show running these past few years. He's left a big mark on the Backchat team, and the show wouldn't be where it is today without him.  Aired November 18, 2023. Produced by Bec Cushway, Sana Sheikh, Holly Payne, and (for the last time) Eamonn Snow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing numbers of asylum seekers are arriving in San Diego County, and government resources are not keeping up. KPBS recently visited a local church that opened its doors. In other news, San Diego County has been seeing an uptick in mpox cases. We hear from health officials about the reasons why. Plus, we have a follow up to a story we brought you over the summer about two young San Diego friends who re-created a vintage piano for a cause.

Alan Corcoran, News Director for South East Radio; Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Dept of Agriculture, Food & Marine; David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford

The Clare Social Democrats claim the government is wasting millions of euro that should be invested in permanent housing in this county. At the end of October, the local authority had 1,181 tenancies availing of the housing assistance payment while awaiting an offer of social housing. Last year, meanwhile the state shelled out €4.3m to the propreitor of Magowna House alone for hosting Asylum Seekers. Ogonelloe based Clare Social Democrats Chair Gary Miley believes the state could harmonise the needs of both groups with more efficient planning.

In this second episode of Voices From Israel, Good People Fund Executive Director Naomi Eisenberger welcomes and introduces Julie Fisher as GPF's new Director of Engagement. Julie was the Founder and Director of the Consortium for Israel and the Asylum Seekers, and describes challenges to the asylee population in Israel before and since Oct. 7, … Continue reading Voices From Israel: Helping Asylum Seekers in Israel During the War →

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins John Williams to discuss the migrant crisis, the funding the state has offered the city of Chicago to care for migrants in the city, the communication challenges he’s had with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and what needs to happen to get migrants working in the city and state.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins John Williams to discuss the migrant crisis, the funding the state has offered the city of Chicago to care for migrants in the city, the communication challenges he’s had with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and what needs to happen to get migrants working in the city and state.

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pastor Eddie Jjumba of Dominion International Church on Shepherd Ave in Toronto. Pastor Eddie's church has sheltered hundreds of refugees since July 17th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capital District Border Watch (CDBW) is holding a fund-raising dinner and educational event on November 19 to benefit asylum-seekers and other migrants in Capital District area hotels. There will be food, music, educational activities, speeches from asylum seekers, and more. Karen Beetle of CDBW spoke with Vinny Damapoleto and Sina Basila Hickey about the upcoming event. Celebrate Asylum, Sunday, November 19 5:00 until 7:30 First Lutheran Church Albany, 181 Western Avenue Dinner reservations are required by Thursday, Nov. 16. Phone or text Victor at 207-590-5148. For more information contact Carrie Kuehl, CDBW at kuehlcarrie@gmail.com

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins John Williams to discuss the migrant crisis, the funding the state has offered the city of Chicago to care for migrants in the city, the communication challenges he’s had with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and what needs to happen to get migrants working in the city and state.

Gov. Pritzker this week announced an additional $160 million in state spending on the migrant crisis.

Taxpayers will fork out about $180,000 a month to electronically track 84 convicted criminals released from immigration detention as Labor scrambles to ensure community safety.  An Israeli supporter has been charged and a group of flag-waving Palestinian teens dealt with as youth offenders after a concerning clash on the streets of North Bondi.  Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has again been exposed hiding billions of dollars in project blowouts just months after he almost lost his job for trying to hide a major overrun.  School swimming lessons are back on in South Australia, after the Education Department reversed a snap ban prompted by a spate of shark attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayers will fork out about $180,000 a month to electronically track 84 convicted criminals released from immigration detention as Labor scrambles to ensure community safety.  An Israeli supporter has been charged and a group of flag-waving Palestinian teens dealt with as youth offenders after a concerning clash on the streets of North Bondi.  Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has again been exposed hiding billions of dollars in project blowouts just months after he almost lost his job for trying to hide a major overrun.  School swimming lessons are back on in South Australia, after the Education Department reversed a snap ban prompted by a spate of shark attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayers will fork out about $180,000 a month to electronically track 84 convicted criminals released from immigration detention as Labor scrambles to ensure community safety.  An Israeli supporter has been charged and a group of flag-waving Palestinian teens dealt with as youth offenders after a concerning clash on the streets of North Bondi.  Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has again been exposed hiding billions of dollars in project blowouts just months after he almost lost his job for trying to hide a major overrun.  School swimming lessons are back on in South Australia, after the Education Department reversed a snap ban prompted by a spate of shark attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxpayers will fork out about $180,000 a month to electronically track 84 convicted criminals released from immigration detention as Labor scrambles to ensure community safety.  An Israeli supporter has been charged and a group of flag-waving Palestinian teens dealt with as youth offenders after a concerning clash on the streets of North Bondi.  Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has again been exposed hiding billions of dollars in project blowouts just months after he almost lost his job for trying to hide a major overrun.  School swimming lessons are back on in South Australia, after the Education Department reversed a snap ban prompted by a spate of shark attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin speaks with Matthew Pantelis and raises concerns over asylum seekers with serious criminal histories coming to SA. Canberra Bureau Chief, Nine Radio Michael Pachi on what's happening in Parliament on this topic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the 9News team including: ** Ankle bracelets and monitoring for asylum seekers ** Unemployment rises ** And a Qantas worker's vindication  The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes are delivered three times a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The plan has been ruled unlawful by the UK's Supreme Court

Yesterday, independent Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae spoke in the Dáil about plans to bring some 70 international protection applicants to Killarney. He said older people and women feared for their safety. Higher Education Minister Simon Harris accused him of engaging in dog-whistle speak particularly in his references to safety concerns.

The British government's flagship immigration plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda suffered a major setback today. The UK's Supreme Court ruled that the policy was unlawful and in breach of both British and international laws. And, Israelis are intensely focused on the fate of 230-plus people being held hostage in Gaza. We hear from peace activist Gershon Baskin, who helped negotiate the release of an Israeli soldier from Hamas captivity in 2011. Also, 50 churches, synagogues, mosques and temples in New York City will start housing nearly 1,000 migrant men. The new plan announced by Mayor Eric Adams means the city will pay these places to have beds, showers and dining areas, filling a desperate need to provide shelter as more migrants continue to arrive. Plus, a food writer celebrates the taste of her hometown in Nigeria. Listener support ensures that the coverage we provide on air, online and through our podcast is free and accessible to everyone. Help us keep The World free! Give today.

The UK Supreme Court has upheld a ruling by the Court of Appeal that found that a scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. In a unanimous decision, the country's most powerful court rejected arguments from the Conservative government that Rwanda had given them clear and trustworthy diplomatic assurances about the safety of migrants sent to the central African nation. Refoulement, in this context, is the process of genuine refugees being sent back to the countries from which they'd fled. The ruling is a damning indictment on the some of the hard-line immigration policies pushed by the Tories, but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is not backing down. Immigration policy expert and the rights of migrants and refugees Zoe Gardner spoke to Corin Dann.

Fifteen women walked more than 300 kilometres from Sydney to Canberra to advocate for permanent protection visas for all asylum seekers living in limbo in Australia. These women, originating from Sri Lanka and Iran, began their walk on October 31 and completed their journey on November 14. Mrs. Niranjana, Mrs. Suganthini, and Mrs. Vijitha shared an update with Renuka Thuraisingham. - ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் நிர்க்கதி நிலையிலுள்ள புகலிடக்கோரிக்கையாளர்களின் நிலைமையை அனைவருக்கும் தெரியப்படுத்தும் நோக்கிலும், அவர்களுக்கு நிரந்தர தீர்வு வழங்கப்பட வேண்டுமென வலியுறுத்தும் நோக்கிலும், 15 பெண் புகலிடக்கோரிக்கையாளர்கள் சிட்னியிலிருந்து கன்பரா நோக்கிய நடைபயணத்தை மேற்கொண்டு நேற்றையதினம்(14/11/2023) அதை நிறைவுசெய்திருந்தனர். இந்த நடைபயணம் தொடர்பில் நடைபயணத்தை மேற்கொண்டவர்களில் மூவரான திருமதி நிரஞ்சனா, திருமதி சுகந்தினி மற்றும் திருமதி விஜிதா ஆகியோரோடு உரையாடுகிறார் றேனுகா துரைசிங்கம்.

John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with The Independent

Another asylum seeker has been released from indefinite detention after last week's High Court ruling. A top United Nations expert on the situation in Palestine, believes Israel should make peace with Hamas. And Billie Eilish has admitted she's attracted to girlsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1989, New York City declared itself a sanctuary city — a place where undocumented immigrants seeking asylum are safe from immediate deportation and eligible to receive city services. But living up to that promise is tougher than just passing a law. This year, New York City has received over 100,000 asylum seekers so far, including 15,000 unaccompanied minors. Most are from Latin America, where they face extortion from gangs, robbery, rape and LGBTQ+ persecution. The journey to the U.S. is deadly, but so is life back home. They set out by bus, train, and on foot through forests and the Rio Grande, often with babies and toddlers, to come to the U.S. In this episode of The Laura Flanders Show, produced in collaboration with the School of Labor and Urban Studies at the City University of New York (CUNY), hear the harrowing journeys and hopes of refugees coming to New York City — and the issues they face soon after they arrive — including trouble finding work, shelter, foster care placement, and legal battles. New York City is conflicted about their arrival, politicians say there are too many migrants, and far-Right extremists create a hostile and oftentimes dangerous environment. Stepping in is a growing network of volunteers and nonprofits comprised of social workers and lawyers on the ground and in the courts, who are working to give asylum seekers a welcome, shelter, and legal protection. New York City as we know it would cease to exist without migrants. Here are their stories.[Translated from Spanish] “A lot of the gay people in Guatemala or Central America, they get murdered. They either get killed or they hide their homosexuality by pretending to be someone else. If they do that, they don't get hurt, but if they dress like women, or if they present in a feminine way, they get attacked.” - Eswin “We work with young people who have been raped, who have been tortured, who have been kidnapped — many times on the way from their country to the United States — who've been abandoned, who've been starved. They are coming with the continued desire to thrive in this country despite the trauma that they've endured.” - Angela Fernández“Unaccompanied minors and immigrant children who are working are particularly vulnerable . . . They don't speak the language, they may not know their rights. They may not know what kinds of agencies to go to or where they can get help.” - Terri Gerstein“The people that we're getting are all working-class families. They're decent people . . . We should welcome everybody. We need the help.” - Father James Kelly“The first thing that [migrants] ask is not water, food, it's where can I find work. They don't want handouts. They want to be able to provide for themselves.” - Power Malu[Translated from Spanish] “. . . [Organized crime] began extorting people . . . Where I used to live, they killed a 13-year-old boy and a couple. I left my town of Tulcán. From there to Colombia. And from Colombia, we went through the jungle.” - Lady Mansilla“It's the volunteers that are on the ground receiving people in a respectful and human-centered way, and then they're coordinating access to services for them on a case-by-case basis.” - Jamie Powlovich“Going to foster care is an option that's deemed better for a child because they have the opportunity to live a life that's almost normal because you can go to school, you can have friends, you can go out, which they cannot do in detention. There aren't enough spots in foster care for immigrant children right now.” - Marie-Cassandre WavreGuests:Eswin: Asylum Seeker, EcuadorAngela Fernández: Executive Director, Safe Passage ProjectTerri Gerstein: Harvard Center for Labor & A Just EconomyFather James Kelly: Immigration Attorney, District 3 Immigration ServicesPower Malu: Founder,  Artists Athletes ActivistsLady Mansilla: Asylum Seeker, EcuadorJamie Powlovich: Executive Director, Coalition for Homeless YouthMarie-Cassandre Wavre: Supervising Attorney, The Door Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more.Music In the Middle:  “Borikén Keys” by Nickodemus featuring MC Baby Power, aka Power Malu, featured in today's episode. And additional music included- "Steppin," "Beachhead," and "Ocean Point" by Podington Bear.Newsreel featured clips from MSNBC, NBC Nightly News and PBS News Hour 

Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst discusses protests around the country over the situation in Gaza, and the release of 80 asylum seekers from detention after a High Court ruling, and criticism of the travel miles being racked up by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Another asylum seeker has been released from indefinite detention after last week's High Court ruling. A top United Nations expert on the situation in Palestine, believes Israel should make peace with Hamas. And Billie Eilish has admitted she's attracted to girlsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Victim's advocates furious over the release of asylum seekers convicted of violent crimes - after last week's High Court ruling.

This is the All Local morning update for 11/13.

When the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, nearly two million Afghans fled to neighbouring Pakistan. But now, Pakistan's government wants those asylum seekers out — and many of them are terrified of what they'll face if they go back to Afghanistan.

Jerry was in the Killarney Avenue Hotel last night where 300 attended a public meeting to discuss plans to house some 70 international protection applicants in the Harmony Inn trading as Kings Court Inn in Killarney. The politicians who feature in this audio are councillors Niall Botty O’Callaghan and Martin Grady, Minister Norma Foley, and TDs Danny and Michael Healy-Rae. Jerry’s package also includes contributions from members of the public. Jerry also spoke to Cllr Marie Moloney on the show this morning.

A new federal program is launched Thursday in Chicago. Its goal is to help bring assistance to asylum seekers and new arrivals to apply for work permits. It's a collaborative effort between the White House, Illinois, Chicago's City Hall and Pilsen-based community organization The Resurrection Project. Reset gets more details about the program with Erendira Rendon, vice president of immigrant justice at The Resurrection Project, to learn how it will operate and how they plan on helping all new arrivals. To listen to more of our coverage on migrants and asylum seekers in Chicago, go to wbez.org/reset.

There is a housing shortage in this country; there is also a humanitarian crisis in many countries which has resulted in many coming here seeking international protection and there is also the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict. Over 93,000 people have fled Ukraine and have come to Ireland. There are over 23,000 international protection applicants who are being given state accommodation. The issue was raised in the Dáil yesterday by a number of politicians including Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae.

The head of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre has welcomed the High Court ruling that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. The court overturned a 2004 ruling that unsuccessful asylum seekers who could not be removed to another country could lawfully be held in indefinite detention. The Chief Executive of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Kon Karapanagiotidis, spoke to Greg Dyett.

Across America, big cities facing an influx of migrants, struggling to provide basic resources.

Fifteen women are walking more than 300 kilometres from Sydney to Canberra to push for permanent protection visas for all asylum seekers living in limbo in Australia.These women, originating from Sri Lanka and Iran, began their walk on October 31 and are scheduled to complete their journey on November 14. Mrs Ranjini, Mrs Niruba and Mrs Vijitha share an update with Renuka Thuraisingham. - ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் நிர்க்கதி நிலையிலுள்ள புகலிடக்கோரிக்கையாளர்களின் நிலைமையை அனைவருக்கும் தெரியப்படுத்தும் நோக்கிலும், அவர்களுக்கு நிரந்தர விசா வழங்கப்பட வேண்டுமென வலியுறுத்தும் நோக்கிலும், 15 பெண் புகலிடக்கோரிக்கையாளர்கள் சிட்னியிலிருந்து கன்பரா நோக்கிய நடைபயணத்தை அக்டோபர் 31ம் திகதி ஆரம்பித்துள்ளனர். இது தொடர்பில் நடைபயணத்தை மேற்கொண்டுவருபவர்களில் மூவரான திருமதி ரஞ்சினி, திருமதி நிரூபா மற்றும் திருமதி விஜிதா ஆகியோரோடு உரையாடுகிறார் றேனுகா துரைசிங்கம்.

On this episode we heard from a pissed off listener who's hotel stay in a South Dublin Four Star Hotel was ruined, because the hotel houses asylum seekers and the homeless. Should we have a right to know which hotels take place in these housing programmes?

This is the All Local morning update for 10.31.2023

Michael Wallace has the top stories from the WCBS newsroom.

This is the All Local 5am update for 10/30/2023.

Temperatures are dropping in the Chicago area and there are thousands of asylum seekers and unhoused without adequate shelter. The Johnson Administration recently announced sending warming buses to locations around the city, but what else is needed? Reset checks in with leaders and volunteers working directly to provide services to new arrivals and the existing homeless population in Chicago to talk about the current situation, how we should be talking about the needs of these two groups and future solutions. If you want to listen to previous conversations about this crisis in Chicago, check out wbez.org/reset.

Michael Wallace has the top stories from the WCBS newsroom.

Michael Wallace has the top stories from the WCBS newsroom.

Michael Wallace has the top stories from the WCBS newsroom.

The All Local 4pm update for October 23rd, 2023