Tag Archives: Refugee

Immigration Orientation “Know your Rights” Detention and Deportation

On the 20th of June 2022 Africa Unite in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (UCT) Refugee Rights Units (RRU) hosted the 3rd Immigration Orientation session at the Bertha House Centre for Activists in Mowbray outside of the Cape … Continue reading

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Immigration Orientation “Know your Rights” Children’s Rights

On the 27th of May 2022, Africa Unite in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (UCT) Refugee Rights Units (RRU) hosted the 2nd Immigration Orientation session at the Africa Unite Head office at 6 Spin Street in the Cape … Continue reading

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The plea of a Refugee

I’m a Human being created by God, seeking for a better life that’s why I left the country of my origin. Having hope that life is going to change peaceful and better. But not to be called illegal. Why do … Continue reading

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Calling all the shots: follow up dialogue on equitable access to vaccines

On the 10th of April 2021, Africa Unite in partnership with Umoja skills development, hosted a webinar on COVID 19 vaccine efficacy which was a follow up on a previous dialogue hosted on the 13th of March 2021 engaging with … Continue reading

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An open letter to the Minister of Home Affairs

                                                                                                            Cape Town, 31 March 2021 DR. AARON MOTSOALEDI THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS HALLMARK BUILDING 230 JOHANNES RAMOKHOASE PRETORIA By email: Minister@dha.gov.za Re: Request for a Meeting with Honourable Minister of the Department of Home Affairs Dear … Continue reading

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Vaccine roll-out: inclusivity is the key to ending the pandemic

03 February 2021Press StatementImmediate release The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has created mayhem in South Africa and worldwide, with many people getting infected and dying. There is a greater need to vaccinate a significant population to beat the pandemic both locally … Continue reading

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Appeal on behalf of a homeless Congolese Refugee Woman

On April 13th 2020 the Africa Unite team was made aware of a dire situation involving a pregnant refugee woman who along with her two-year-old son and husband were in desperate need of accommodation. Rosy, the woman in question has … Continue reading

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Women Skills Development Project: Information Sharing Session

Between November 2011 and April 2012, Africa Unite implemented a 6-months rights awareness and community dialogue programme for refugee, migrant and South African women. The findings of this intervention shows that in South Africa, refugee and migrant women continue to … Continue reading

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Africa Unite on Bush FM

After the Human Rights workshop for Refugee and Migrants at Salt River Community Hall, Africa Unite was invited to speak on Sakhisizwe – Building the Nation, Bou die Nasie for Bush Radio 89.5FM in Cape Town, a show that focuses … Continue reading

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Cape Town Refugee Center Workshops

Africa Unite, in collaboration with the Cape Town Refugee Center, is hosting two human rights workshops for refugee children on their holiday break. Both workshops are to be held at the CTRC office in Wynberg. The first of the two … Continue reading

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