Number of rough sleepers in Hong Kong remains double the government estimate
Feb 19th, 2017 | Housing, Media | Comment
Note: Several hundred refugees are homeless, because of insufficient rent assistance and demand for rent guarantors, but they are not residents, therefore not counted.
Director resignation
Feb 13th, 2017 | VF Team | Comment
After four years of collaboration promoting refugee rights, attempting to improve a flawed asylum system and promoting a wider knowledge of the struggle refugees face in Hong Kong, Vision First informs that Mr. Robert Tibbo, Barrister-at-Law, resigned from the Board of Directors on 10 February 2017.
We sincerely thank Mr. Tibbo for his significant contribution to our organization and wish him all the best in all his present and future endeavours.
Food, shelter, smartphones: Why technology is important for refugees
Feb 11th, 2017 | Media | Comment
‘Ray of hope’ as Hong Kong recognises first Syrian refugee in the city
Feb 6th, 2017 | Immigration, Media | Comment
Also read:
Hong Kong’s recognition of refugee status is no guarantee of protection for those who need it
Unlike Trump’s America, Hong Kong’s churches are a beacon of hope for asylum seekers
‘Another door has been shut for me’: Iranian asylum seeker in Hong Kong after Trump ban
For the Refugees looks to raise funds for the families that sheltered Snowden
Feb 2nd, 2017 | Media | Comment
More news available at the following links:
Snowden vond onderdak bij vluchtelingen
Edward Snowden’s unknown guardian angels
La situation alarmante des anges gardiens d’Edward Snowden
A Hambourg, une grand-messe des hackeurs pour « passer à l’action »
