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New German immigration law includes advances in refugee protection, says UNHCR
12 Jul 2004 The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) has passed a new immigration law that widens the scope of refugee protection to include people facing non-state and gender-specific persecution. So-called complementary or subsidiary protection is also strengthened. -
Symposium focuses on future of refugee protection in Germany, EU
23 Jun 2004 The two-day event in Berlin touched on the strengths and weaknesses of a draft immigration law in Germany - including improved protection for victims of non-state and gender-specific persecution - while discussing issues related to the harmonisation of asylum policy in the European Union. -
Bonn exhibition tells story behind refugee faces and figures
8 Jan 2004 An exhibition in Germany's former capital, Bonn, features extraordinary portraits of displaced children taken by world-famous photographer Sebastião Salgado, with an accompanying installation by artist Helen Escobedo. -
Germany: draft immigration law before Parliament
1 Mar 2002 -
Germany: UNHCR welcomes proposed new immigration law
9 Nov 2001 -
UNHCR applauds Germany's proposal to modify immigration law
9 Nov 2001 Germany's decision to modify its immigration law to make it possible for victims of persecution from "non-state agents" to qualify for refugee status was applauded by the UN agency. -
HC's visits to Germany, France:
27 Apr 2001 -
Kosovo: concern at Roma deportations from Germany
4 Aug 2000 -
Germany: UNHCR urges residency for Bosnians
30 May 2000