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The time has come to think about what comes after the war in Gaza

Posted on June 11, 2024June 21, 2024 by Allan Rock in Opinion

Israel’s three-phase proposal for Middle East peace, announced on May 31 by U.S. President Joe Biden, is an important step forward and deserves widespread support. The plan, however, leaves important questions unanswered concerning who “governs” Gaza post-hostilities.

Putting migrants in federal prisons is unjustified and unjust

Posted on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 by Lloyd Axworthy in Opinion

Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock write in The Globe and Mail that the Canadian federal government’s decision to expand immigration detention into federal prisons is a violation of international human rights standards, and a betrayal of Canada’s proud reputation as a safe haven for migrants and refugees.

Canada can help establish an international protective force in Gaza

Posted on April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 by Lloyd Axworthy in Opinion

The killing of aid workers in Gaza highlights the need to protect the supply and distribution of humanitarian assistance. Supplying aid is one thing, but making sure it reaches the people in need is a separate challenge. We believe that Canada can make a meaningful difference in meeting that challenge, write Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock.

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Council Member Jayne Fleming named a top lawyer for pro bono refugee protection work

Posted on April 4, 2024May 8, 2024 by WRMC in In the media, News

WRMC Council Member and head of Reed Smith’s international refugee protection programs Jayne Fleming was named to Forbes’ first annual list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers for 2024.

New initiative to protect refugee women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Mexico 

Posted on March 8, 2024April 8, 2024 by WRMC in News

On International Women’s Day, WRMC, Reed Smith LLP and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture announce a new initiative with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to resettle up to 100 refugee women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) from Mexico to Canada.

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The World Refugee & Migration Council offers bold strategic thinking about how the international community can comprehensively respond to refugees and the forcibly displaced through the principles of international cooperation and responsibility sharing. Council members include leaders, practitioners and innovators from developing and developed countries across the globe.

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The World Refugee & Migration Council offers bold strategic thinking about how the international community can comprehensively respond to refugees and the forcibly displaced through the principles of international cooperation and responsibility sharing. Council members include leaders, practitioners and innovators from developing and developed countries across the globe.

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  • CBC Montreal: Running Marathons Helps Group of Refugees Adjust to Life in Canada May 22, 2025
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