Advocacy, organised.

Refugee Rights Network in Thailand (RNT) Joint Submission Universal Periodic Review of Thailand

The campaign seeks to advance the rights and inclusion of refugees and other people in need of protection in the Asia Pacific region.

Led by Refugee Rights Network in Thailand

Upholding Not Undermining International Law Civil Society Open Letter to States

This campaign seeks to uphold international law, specifically advocating for states to adhere to it. It aims to advance the rights and inclusion of refugees and other people in need of protection.

Strategic Litigation Network for the Human Rights of People on the Move in Asia and the Pacific

This campaign seeks to advance the rights and inclusion of refugees and other people in need of protection in the Asia Pacific region. It aims to provide equal and adequate access to assistance and protection, and to timely durable solutions.

End Child Immigration Detention in Malaysia Campaign

Malaysia detains over 1000 children in immigration detention. GDP and partners urging UN CRC Committee to demand end to child detention.

Led by Various advocacy orgs

Refugees Off PNG & Nauru - ARAN

Relocate remaining refugees from PNG/Nauru to safety in Australia or third countries

Led by Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) & partners

Free the Kids QLD

["End watch house detention of children","Raise age of criminal responsibility to 14","Repeal breach of bail laws"]

Led by ["Sisters Inside","Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak","Youth Advocacy Centre"]

Together With Refugees (Orange Heart)

Oppose Rwanda removals; build a fair, compassionate asylum system

Led by UK-wide coalition incl. Refugee Council, Asylum Matters, British Red Cross members

End Strip Searching of Children

["Ban routine strip searching of children in all jurisdictions","Implement body scanner technology","Independent monitoring of all strip searches"]

Led by ["National Children's Commissioner","Human Rights Law Centre","CREATE Foundation"]

Free the Kids - End Child Imprisonment

End imprisonment of children under 14. Immediate moratorium on solitary confinement of children.

Led by Free the Kids Coalition, Aboriginal Legal Services, medical professionals

End Immigration Detention / #WelcomeToCanada

End use of provincial jails for immigration detention; broader detention reform

Led by Amnesty International Canada & Human Rights Watch with allies

#GameOver

End indefinite offshore detention; secure resettlement incl. NZ deal; permanent safety for people held offshore/APODs

Led by Amnesty International Australia with Craig Foster; sports & arts allies

#WelcomeWithDignity

Restore access to asylum; oppose restrictive 'asylum ban' rules; build humane reception

Led by Coalition of national & local NGOs (WRC, NIJC, NILC, etc.)

End Solitary Confinement of Children

Ban isolation and solitary confinement for all children in detention

Led by Human Rights Law Centre, OPCAT Network

Families Belong Together

End family separation and detention; reunify families; humane asylum policies

Led by National Domestic Workers Alliance with broad coalition

Lift the Ban (Right to Work)

Right to work for asylum seekers after 6 months; remove job list limits

Led by Refugee Action-led coalition (300+ orgs)

National Custody Notification Service Expansion

Expand the NSW Custody Notification Service model (zero deaths in police cells) to all jurisdictions nationally.

Led by NATSILS, Aboriginal Legal Services, Change the Record

National Preventive Mechanism Implementation

Full OPCAT implementation with independent detention monitoring in every state

Led by Australian Human Rights Commission, OPCAT Network Australia

Withdraw from Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)

End or suspend STCA with the U.S.; ensure access to asylum at the border

Led by Canadian Council for Refugees & Amnesty International Canada

Deadly Connections - Aboriginal Community Justice Group

Aboriginal community-controlled organisation providing culturally safe support to Aboriginal people in contact with the justice system in Western Sydney.

Led by Deadly Connections

Raise the Age National Campaign

Raise minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to at least 14 nationally, in line with UN Committee on the Rights of the Child recommendations.

Led by National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, Change the Record, Amnesty International, UNICEF Australia, Law Council of Australia, Australian Medical Association