Forum Refugiés

Welcome, Protect, Support, Defend. Forum réfugiés is a non-profit association that works in France and internationally to welcome and support refugees, defend the right to asylum, and promote the rule of law. Forum réfugiés places welcome and support at the heart of its work. Regardless of race, religion, nationality, membership in a social group, or political opinions, every person seeking France's protection under the Geneva Convention must be able to receive welcome and support that guarantees access to their recognized rights. Forum réfugiés stands in solidarity with those seeking protection and defending rights. In daily practice, this translates into the defense of asylum law and the interests of those we welcome, as well as support for civil society organizations in countries of origin. We thus give voice to their concerns on a daily basis with decision-makers and the general public. Forum réfugiés promotes exchange and dialogue to help shape developments in public policy and practices regarding asylum and human rights defense. We thus participate in numerous association networks (RéFAC, EuRAC, ECRE, Ritimo, Steering Committee on Administrative Detention, etc.). Forum…