Asylum Access

08/21/2026

A new chapter for RRLI.

After five years as co-founder and host organization, Asylum Access is transitioning out of the Resourcing Refugee Leadership Initiative as it becomes a fully refugee-led coalition.

RRLI was built on a simple idea: refugee-led organizations, when resourced and trusted, are best positioned to drive lasting change in their own communities. This transition is that idea in action: refugee leaders holding full agency over the initiative they've built.

We're proud of what RRLI has become, and we wish them continued success.

Read the full statement
https://asylumaccess.org/a-new-chapter-for-rrli/

08/13/2026

Who decides who qualifies for protection?🎙️

Malaysia has asked UNHCR to temporarily pause registering new refugees while it rolls out its own system, the Dokumen Pendaftaran Pelarian (DPP), and civil society groups are raising concerns about what it means for people seeking protection.

On this episode of Consider This, Melisa Idris speaks with our Asylum Access Malaysia Executive Director, Joanne Chua.

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The government has asked the UN refugee agency UNHCR to temporarily stop registering new refugees as it implements its own system, known as the Dokumen Pendaftaran Pelarian (DPP). Putrajaya says the move will allow Malaysia to better verify identities and manage refugee data. However, CSOs have rais...

08/11/2026

Asylum Access Calls on Thailand to Uphold Humanitarian Principles During Myanmar Military Leader's Visit

More than five years since the military coup in Myanmar, the country continues to face a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis. Ongoing armed conflict, indiscriminate attacks against civilians, and widespread human rights violations have displaced millions of people, forcing many to seek safety in neighboring countries, including Thailand. For those fleeing violence and persecution, access to protection remains a matter of life and death.
Recognising the urgency of the crisis, ASEAN adopted the Five-Point Consensus in 2021 as the region's collective framework for addressing the situation in Myanmar. The Consensus calls for an immediate cessation of violence, constructive dialogue among all parties, the appointment of a special ASEAN envoy to facilitate mediation, the provision of humanitarian assistance through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre), and a visit by the Special Envoy to engage with all parties concerned. While progress has been limited, it remains ASEAN's agreed roadmap for responding to the crisis.
As Myanmar Military Leader visits
Thailand, Asylum Access (AA) calls on the Thai government to ensure that its engagement with Myanmar is consistent with the humanitarian and human rights principles, and commitments reflected in the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus. Thailand should use this opportunity to promote the protection of civilians, support humanitarian access, and contribute to regional efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
AA further urges the Thai government to reaffirm that any discussions with the Myanmar authorities will not compromise the safety and rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and people fleeing armed conflict. They must not be used as bargaining chips in political, diplomatic, economic, or security negotiations. Thailand should continue to uphold the principle of non-refoulement and ensure that no one is returned to a situation where they would face persecution, violence, or other serious human rights violations.

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08/11/2026

No one should have to choose between being safe and being with their family.

Family reunification is a right that allows many refugees to rebuild their lives alongside the people they love most.

At Asylum Access, we support these processes so that this right can become a reality.

Because being able to embrace your family again also means starting over.

08/07/2026

Now you know!
Sometimes one case changes everything.

That's strategic litigation: using individual legal cases to challenge harmful policies and set precedent, so a single ruling can protect not just one person, but everyone in the same situation.

It's how we turn individual justice into systemic change.

08/04/2026

When you're forced to flee, knowing your rights can change everything.

Through our Know Your Rights workshops, we equip refugees and people seeking asylum with the practical information they need; from what to do during a detention to how to access healthcare, education, and legal support.

We bring these workshops directly to the communities that need them most, across Mexico, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Protection starts with knowledge.

07/31/2026

Our Annual Report is here!

In 2025, we continued walking alongside forcibly displaced people seeking safety and rebuilding their future through legal representation, community support, and the fight for lasting solutions in Mexico, Malaysia, and Thailand.

📎 Read the full report:
https://asylumaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Fiscal-Year-Report.pdf

07/12/2026

Today is World Population Day. 🌍

More than 120 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes because of violence, persecution, and a lack of alternatives.

Refugees face not only displacement but also prejudice, legal barriers, and structural inequality; issues that society has a responsibility to acknowledge and address.

Protecting the rights of those who flee is a shared obligation!

07/07/2026

07/02/2026

Being a woman and a refugee doesn’t just double the risks. It also doubles the invisibility. 🧡

Refugee women face specific forms of violence: on the journey, within the asylum system, and sometimes even within their own families.

At Asylum Access, we offer specialized workshops for women who have fled because understanding your rights is the first step toward protecting yourself.

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