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This snapshot documents the experience of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia, shedding light on protection risks that negatively impact their safety and well-being. This snapshot is one of a series that focuses on Rohingya journeys and experiences in Southeast Asia, with the key objective of contributing to building a solid evidence base to inform advocacy and protection programming for Rohingya refugees in the region.
Despite high risks en route and upon arrival, Rohingya movement to Malaysia continues. This snapshot focuses on the specific risks facing Rohingya women and children before leaving Myanmar or Bangladesh, during their journey, and upon arrival in Malaysia. MMC Asia has been conducting survey with Rohingya in Malaysia since January 2019 in order to better understand their migration experiences. This snapshot contributes to building a solid evidence base to inform targeted responses that improve protection for Rohingya refugees and inform advocacy efforts related to movements to Malaysia.
This Manual sets the minimum standards and policies for the protection and care of UASC within a foster care arrangement. The Manual is based on the premise that children who are displaced from their home countries and separated from their families deserve the best alternative care in the country in which they are residing. The proposed minimum standards and policies aim to ensure that UASC are safe, protected, and have access to resources to support their development and promote their well-being.
Although the Manual may be specific to Malaysia, it complies with the principles and…
This report examines current policy framework and practices in five countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and the Republic of Nauru. The research is the result of extensive desk-based research, stakeholder consultations in South East Asia and interviews with child asylum seekers and refugees. The research documents current practices in detention of child asylum seekers and refugees, the conditions of detention and the impact of detention on children. It also explores available alternatives to detention in these countries and emerging…
This report reviews the maritime movements of asylum-seeking children across South East Asia and their experiences in countries of origin, transit and destination. According to this report, countries in the region have implemented a number of barriers that have increased risks of migration and opened up opportunities for traffickers and smugglers.
Per this report, the number of mixed migrants tripled from 2012 to 2014, and continues to increase due to conflict, displacement, food insecurity and climate-induced natural disasters.
The report contains qualitative research, which focuses on…
The writers describe statelessness as the concept of “reverse nationality.” Statelessness can occur when a child is born in a country that subscribes to the jus sanguinis principle. It can also happen when one tries to renounce his or her nationality. Women who marry foreign men sometimes lose their nationality. Another potential cause of statelessness could be territorial changes. The article points out no matter the cause, the consequences could be grave. Stateless persons could lose basic human rights due to their statelessness.
In regard to…