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

End Watch Houses for Children QLD

Stop holding children in adult watch houses; build appropriate youth facilities

Led by Sisters Inside, Queensland Family and Child Commission

Tasmanian Youth Justice Reform

Close Ashley Youth Detention Centre; community-based alternatives

Led by Tasmanian Aboriginal Legal Service, Anglicare Tasmania

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"]

Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Watch

["Independent investigation of all Aboriginal deaths in custody","Implementation of all 339 RCIADIC recommendations (only 64% fully implemented after 30+ years)","National justice target in Closing the Gap"]

Led by ["National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Services","ANTaR","Change the Record"]

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

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

#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

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

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)

Families Belong Together

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

Led by National Domestic Workers Alliance with broad coalition

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