Alone in many cases, money-less and unable to have their credentials recognized, Afghan refugees are confronting what appear to be insurmountable challenges, reports Susan Korah from Ottawa.
View More Lucky to be out, but more daunting challenges for Afghan refugees
Advocates say if the Afghan community itself is involved in resettling Afghan refugees it will help foster trust and relationships, which is crucial to helping refugees navigate a new system.
View More Fellow Afghans crucial to new refugee resettlement, advocates say
Ahmed is fighting to bring his sick mother to Canada from Tajikistan, where she is hiding from the Taliban. His refugee sponsorship application has been repeatedly rejected.
View More ‘What do I need to do to bring my mother to Canada?’
While the government has promised to increase the number of Afghan refugees escaping Taliban rule, critics are finding that lack of communication between the government and refugees are leaving many stuck in third countries.
View More Government inefficiencies leave vulnerable Afghan refugees behind
Polls show most Canadians think racism is a problem in this country. While the Liberal government has taken certain positive steps toward addressing different kinds of racism, including Islamophobia, it needs to take more concrete action to cement itself as a leader and defender of human rights, not just domestically but globally, writes Reyhana Patel, the Islamic Relief Canada’s head of communications and government relations.
View More Islamophobia must remain top priority for Liberal government
Afghan asylum seekers are grateful for the help they’ve received, but have grown frustrated with the lack of clarity, consistency and coordination between the Canadian government and the United Nations.
View More Afghan Asylum Seekers Frustrated by Inconsistencies Between Agencies
Canada and the U.S. have a history of cooperation on immigration and asylum. But the results have not always been favourable for those seeking refuge, as with the Safe Third Countries Agreement. NCM reporter Zahra Mahdi reports on the new agreement that will see Canada bring in 5,000 more refugees, but only if they meet certain criteria.
View More New Canada – U.S. Agreement Will Only Assist Afghan Refugees Who Qualify
The Taliban is trying to achieve legitimacy through international recognition of its regime, but its actions — which violate the Doha Agreement with the U.S. — have already garnered the condemnation of the international community.
View More The Taliban Don’t Deserve Diplomatic Recognition
As the desperate situation in Afghanistan evolves, Vancouver-based Afghan journalist, Hamid Safi explores what has changed in the Taliban in the past two decades and the reasons why it was has been able to overtake the country at lightning speed, while also looking ahead at what life might be like for women under the Taliban’s interpretation of Sharia Law.
View More An Afghan Journalist’s Take on Why The Taliban Hasn’t Changed
As Canada’s settlement sector begins coordinating comprehensive services for Afghan refugees, advocates urge the Canadian government to revise their resettlement programs to better meet the needs of Afghans left in precarious situations.
View More Efforts to Resettle Afghan Refugees in Canada Requires a Revamp