Migrant rights defenders in the United Kingdom face growing hostility. Our new briefing note highlights the far-right ecosystem in the country: right-wing media generate anger, radical right politicians give it cover, and extremist groups grow bolder. We outline not just the risks, but also what organisations may need: physical security, digital resilience, and collective care - and how funders can meet this moment with courage.
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Transnational organised crime special briefing: People smuggling and the Syrian refugee crisis
Approximately 12 million Syrians have fled their homes as a result of the civil war in their country. Nearly eight million are internally displaced within Syria, and more than four million have sought refuge in nearby countries. Many are making the perilous journey to Europe in search of a better life, and over 500,000 Syrians have applied for asylum in EU countries. Not all who attempt the journey to Europe survive it. There were 4,800 known drownings of people attempting to cross the Mediterranean between October 2013 and April 2015 alone. These tragedies are being facilitated by the organised crime groups that peddle their lucrative trade in smuggling human beings.