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Ukrainians are not granted asylum due to military service or general risk
Three test cases from the Refugee Appeals Board establish that neither the general conditions in Ukraine nor the penalty for desertion trigger asylum in Denmark -
Suspended does not mean withdrawn
Updated information for Syrian refugees in Denmark after extensions of §7.3 have been put on hold -
Alien's passport for residents from Afghanistan, Belarus and Eritrea
The government changes rules to help residents from Belarus get an alien’s passport, but Afghans are told to apply for asylum if they are scared to travel to their home country for a new passport -
Information to Syrians in Denmark on the current situation
Are you a Syrian living in Denmark? We provide answers to some of the questions many might have right now -
Dear Amnesty International Denmark: Don't give up on refugees!
Open letter from 12 organisations working for refugees in Denmark -
EU Leaders should Uphold Right to Asylum in Europe
10 steps for the EU to ensure sustainable and rights-based asylum systems -
Long waiting times for family reunification despite few cases
Why does Danish Immigration Service postpone a simple answer 5 times when there are very few pending applications for family reunification? -
No majority for abolishing the maligned interpretation fee
Moderaterne align with S and V, and vote against their own policy -
Single women will move out of Kærshovedgård
It will be better for the women to live in Avnstrup, but new recommendations from DRC Danish Refugee Council emphasise that the conditions in Kærshovedgård should be changed for all residents -
New Qualifications Passport might be a game changer for refugees in Europe
A new initiative from the Council of Europe provides refugees the opportunity for an overall assessment of their education and work qualifications -
New law for refugees traveling to visit their home country
The amendment concerning the 10-year rule is insignificant, as it merely establishes current practice -
Statelessness in Denmark: 10 facts with recommendations from UNHCR
Stateless refugees and their children should have easier access to Danish nationality according to the UN Refugee Agency in the Nordic and Baltic Countries -
The UN Committee Against Torture criticizes Denmark regarding abused migrant women and victims of human trafficking
The committee also recommends changes regarding Ellebæk, Tålt Ophold, reassessments of asylum cases and lack of torture examinations -
The European Council criticizes Danish asylum policy once again
In her latest report, the Human Rights Commissioner has included many issues of concern from civil society -
In Ellebæk innocent asylum seekers are incarcerated as "motivation"
Human rights violations are yet again documented in one of Denmark's worst prisons, Ellebæk Immigration Center, in a new letter to the Danish Parliament's Justice Committee. -
The paradigm shift has significant consequences for both refugees, the state, and civil society
New Danish book sheds light on the multifaceted consequences of the paradigm shift, both now and in the future -
Greek campaign demands investigation of the Pylos catastrophy
Refugees Welcome, Denmark is a signatory to an appeal from a number of Greek ngo's -
New report from Refugees Welcome about women in the asylum system and the integration process
Blindness to gender aspects keeps women in dependency and vulnerability in the Danish system -
Danish Immigration Service is being overruled concerning attachment
First instance is totally going astray when second instance does not agree in a single case out of 29 where Immigration Service revoked residence permits from Somalis -
Info about Afghan women and asylum in Denmark
What does the Danish decision to grant asylum to all Afghan women mean for you and your family? -
New practice for women and girls from Afghanistan
The Refugee Appeals Board lowers threshold for burden of proof after historical announcements from UN and Sweden -
UN warns against Denmark's paradigm shift
UNHCR once again urges Denmark to adjust its refugee policy in a new 12-pages paper -
Warning to Syrians: think carefully before you leave Denmark!
Both the Netherlands and Germany still return almost everyone while the chance of having your case reconsidered in Denmark is increasing -
The Minister will prioritize Ukrainians, delaying all other immigration cases
All other refugees and foreigners are now pushed back in line and must wait even longer for family reunification, asylum, residence extension or permanent residence -
Asylum status and the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine calls for an explanation around the concepts of asylum and protection. A Russian might have a stronger need for asylum than a Ukrainian, which may come as a surprise to most people. -
New survey: Danes do not support strict refugee policies
Remarkable figures suggest that Denmark's Social Democratic government is out of step with its voters -
Information for and about the evacuated Afghans in Denmark
What happens with the Special Law and the 850 Afghans who were evacuated and are now waiting in the asylum centres? We bring important information and good advice -
New human rights judgment: Nobody can be returned to Syria
A judgment from The European Court of Human Rights should lead to conversion of all cases where Syrian refugees have had their residence permits in Denmark revoked -
New ruling: Denmark violates refugees’ right to family life
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the mandatory three years waiting period on family reunification concerning 4,000 Syrian refugees in Denmark -
Requirements for Danish citizenship tightened again
Some of the toughest demands in the world got another round, this time openly focusing on non-Europeans -
Denmark wants to send back refugees to a dangerous Syria in ruins
The Danish authorities are withdrawing Syrians' residence permits without a return agreement and despite warnings that conditions in Syria are worsening -
Inhumane and unrealistic: The government should drop the idea of Danish asylum centers outside Europe
9 NGOs warn that the plan for reception in a third country is based on a misconception and will damage global collaboration -
UNHCR urges Denmark to change refugee policy
16 sharp recommendations to the Danish government on how to get back on track -
UN to Denmark: Stop sale of “ghetto” buildings!
Ethnic criteria could amount to illegal discrimination, so the state must await court ruling, says human rights rapporteurs -
The EU's new Migration Pact: deportations more important than rights
Refugees Welcome, Denmark, agrees with the criticisms of the pact put forward by a large number of NGOs -
To Syrian refugees in Denmark
Are you at risk of losing your residence permit? -
Denmark can't keep ignoring the situtation on the Greek islands
Call from a Danish teacher volunteering in a refugee camp on Chios -
Are all asylum seekers really lying?
New book about assessment of asylum cases in Denmark -
New administration agency for returning rejected asylum seekers
250 employees will handle 1,100 rejected, under command of a controversial leader -
Corona crisis has severe negative consequences for refugees
Refugees are hit even harder than others in Denmark, and the government could do much more for them -
Confusion over the words "temporary stay"
Refugees misunderstand letters and panic for no reason -
Council of Europe anti-torture Committe: Ellebæk is unsuitable for humans
Denmark must correct inacceptable conditions within 3 months or close the facility -
New deadline for family reunification with children is unfounded
A controversial demand on integration potential is abolished, but instead a new time limit of 3 months is introduced which may target many more -
The Refugee Appeals Board overrules Immigration Service decisions
Most Somalian and Syrian withdrawals of residence permits are overruled or sent back to the Immigration Service -
Muslims excluded from Danish citizenship
Members of the Danish Parliament's committee on naturalisation says they always vote No to applicants from Muslim countries. This constitutes a breach on human rights principles on discrimination and on the Danish Constitution -
Good news for Syrian refugees in Denmark
The decisions from The Refugee Appeals Board in six Syrian test case challenge the status decisions from Immigration Service, and the new government opens up for improvements for refugees -
58 researchers: Conditions at Sjælsmark are symbolic politics with extremely harmful effects
A number of researchers within sociality, culture, migration, health, refugee issues and children’s lives express sharp criticism towards the departure centers -
New restrictions for refugees in the Finance Act 2019
Summary: What does it mean in practice for refugees in Denmark? -
Q&A for refugees right now
Many refugees are nervous about what the new Financial Act Deal will mean for them – read our answers here. -
Sweden: Refugees with temporary protection have right to reunification
Swedish supreme court says limiting family reunification is a breach of conventions -
Harder to become a Danish citizen
A new circular has been passed – the leading expert explains the new criteria on REFUGEES.DK -
Integration benefit violates Danish constitution and human rights
New report from state institution documents that refugees in Denmark do not have their basic needs covered -
New research report on Danish deportation camps
“Stop Killing Us Slowly” is an imperative critique of both conditions and purpose of the camps -
Recent tightenings and bills
The government has carried through 71 restrictions for refugees and foreigners, and more are on the way. We present a short summary of the latest ones. -
Status on the Somali cases
900 out of 1,600 Somalis have lost their residence permit in Denmark and face an uncertain destiny -
EDITORIAL: Policy package from S is unjust and unrealistic
The new proposal on integration and asylum from Danish Social Democrats is based on a negative attitude and a hopeless idea -
Illegal practice for humanitarian residence since 2010
The Danish Ministry of Integration has deliberately ignored a European court ruling for more than a year, which Denmark must follow. But the problem reaches even further back. -
ANALYSIS: The Paradigm Shift is about Permanent Residency
The number of permanent residency permits has nose-dived – an increasing number of people live in Denmark with 1 year residency cards. -
Danish Supreme Court accepts 3 years waiting period for family reunification
The European Court on Human Rights must now decide whether it is in breech of the conventions when Denmark separates Syrian refugees on purpose -
Criticism of Denmark by UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Children up to 18 years must be treated as children, and the best interest of the child must be taken more seriously -
More Afghans are rejected, in spite of the country becoming more dangerous
Amnesty warns against returns in a new report, but Denmark turns down more Afghans than the rest of EU. -
Refugee children will suffer from two new law proposals
The government's new anti-gang package to be financed by making refugee children even poorer -
Municipalities have room for more refugees
Heads of integration in several large municipalities say they can handle more, but some mayors have reservations -
Risk of FGM allows Somali family to stay
The Refugee Appeals Board has had an unclear practice, but now there is hope of a new turn in the development of the 800 Somali withdrawal cases. -
Danish chairmanship of the Council of Europe to weaken human rights
Denmark has formed a task force of civil servants to lobby against the court in Strasbourg among the other 46 governments -
Update on Somali withdrawal cases
The Danish Refugee Appeals Board has confirmed revocation of asylum status in the first two cases out of 800 taken up for review -
ID-control between Denmark and Sweden comes to an end
Trains will once again go directly to Malmö, making it easier to seek asylum in Sweden -
120 suicide attempts in asylum camps in 2016
Steep increase: Three asylum seekers committed suicide last year, and 120 attempted to. A quarter of them were children. -
Somali refugees are expelled on illegal grounds
Experts accuse Immigration Service of twisting facts -
Criteria for permanent residency will be tightened once again
More and more people forced into uncertainty concerning their future in Denmark -
The government will return Somali refugees, despite warnings
Both resettlement refugees and refugees with protection status risk having asylum status withdrawn – contrary to past practice and UN warnings -
Revival of plans to make reception centre in Afghanistan for unaccompanied minors
A former project was a total failure and had to be scrapped, but EU and Denmark are eager to show a tough line on unaccompanied minors -
Waiting time for asylum children prejudices their chance of family reunification
450 unaccompanied minors are waiting for too long, with serious consequences -
New practice: Somalis lose residence permits after 4 years
The authorities are adopting a new line, that asylum may not necessarily be extended; five Somali cases may be only the beginning -
Danish government presents 44 new restrictions for refugees and migrants
In spite of very few new asylum seekers, the government wants to turn away applicants on the border, postpone the reception of quota refugees, and raise the demands for permanent stay and allowances -
New bill wants Danish Refugee Council out of the Refugee Appeals Board
The government’s wish to cut down the Refugee Appeals Board from 5 to 3 members worries experts -
Refugee children not able to meet demand for DNA test
Many refugees residing in Denmark have children staying in a country with no Danish embassy, and without the right papers they can't prove the kinship -
Syrians sue Danish state for 3 years waiting time
The courts will now decide if it's legal to let refugees with asylum under §7(3) wait 3 years to apply for family reunification -
Sweden and Germany inspired by Denmark
Once again, Denmark has become a first-mover – negative or positive, depending on your political opinion. -
The refugee route from Balkan is closing down
Only Syrians and Iraqis are now allowed to pass, and UN warns against chaos in Greece when tens of thousands will be stranded -
The asylum restrictions in brief summary
Overview of the new of restrictions for refugees in Denmark, L87 -
EDITORIAL: A solution model for refugees in EU
Distribution has to be based on uniform assessments and rights -
New Eritrea report from Amnesty confirms need for protection
There are no signs of the improvements claimed by the Danish report and UK decisions -
Sweden launches new serious tightenings
The Swedish government now drastically restricts the rights for refugees as a reaction to the great influx -
34 asylum tightenings bring Denmark to the bottom
The government's proposals are one long line of punishment and humiliation without respect for human rights -
Frontex, Germany and Sweden exaggerate the number of refugees
Some entrances may be counted twice, and the prognosis are unrealistic -
Danes defy their government: Yes to refugees!
A majority in new polls and a growing civil movement are moving in opposite direction of the Danish government -
EDITORIAL: Politicians misuse demands on learning Danish
Socialdemocrat's proposal on higher demands for family reunification indicates that they do not understand how Danish language education works