by Natalie Spagnuolo & Hadayt Nazami* On April 5th, 2016, a lively community discussion on Canada’s immigration system took place in Toronto, Ontario. Participants from immigrant and disability communities were outraged with Canada’s practice of denying residency to persons with disabilities and members of their families. Many of those present were already acquainted with Canada’s […]
My last chance: the story of Qusai, a disabled Syrian refugee
Published by JRS Europe Author: Danielle Vella Go to Original Source Refugees who face a terrifying journey to seek life over death deserve praise for their courage. This came to me powerfully in recent weeks when I met so many travelling the Balkan route to find asylum in Europe. And especially when I listened to […]
Malta: high number of suicide attempts among migrants
Times of Malta 5 April 2016 Mental health support arrives “very late” for migrants, a human rights’ advocate believes, as figures show high numbers of attempted suicide by Somalis and Nigerians. The highest number of suicide attempts by non-Maltese between 2010 and 2015 were committed by British nationals, which is, however, closely followed by that […]
Syrian refugees in Jordan blocked from accessing critical health services
Published by Amnesty International 23 March 2016: Go to Original Source The combination of grossly inadequate support from the international community and barriers imposed by the government of Jordan are leaving Syrian refugees unable to access health care and other vital services, said Amnesty International in a new report published ahead of a major high-level meeting on […]
Disability and forced migration: the experience of a Syrian Doctor
by Ayman Mostafa* Over the years, migration from the South to Europe, across the Mediterranean, has been the prerogative of the young and healthy; those who can withstand the long and arduous journey. Smuggling networks were well established and offered their services to those who could afford the trip, monetarily and physically. For Syrians, this […]