The Elders [to 31 October 2015]
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News 27 October 2015
Show political courage over the refugee crisis
The Elders urge European leaders to show political courage over the refugee crisis in a debate with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and the Director General of the International Organization for Migration Bill Swing
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Guest blog Michael Diedring and John Dorber 26 October 2015
Refugee Crisis: how language contributes to the fate of refugees
Europe is currently facing a crisis of conscience as refugees fleeing conflict in the Middle East and Africa seek asylum. Michael Diedring and John Dorber of the European Council on Refugees and Exiles explain how calculated use of language on the crisis can create a hostile environment for refugees when used by media and politicians.