Are there any conventions, protocols, bills, that outlaw punishing refugees that are forcibly repatriated?
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Theres little point in having these kind of conventions or protocols its hardly realistic to expect that a country which treats people in a way that makes them want to escape and seek asylum in another country would give a toss about protocols etc. The UK seeks assurances from certain countries that returnees will not be tortured,to even pretend that a country that tortures has the morals or ethics to stick to an agreement is laughable.they know exactly what they're sending these poor people back to.
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I don't know very much about the refugees process but I do have a few suggestions for you.\n\nFirst, I suggest you change your story a bit. western societies don't care very much about religion. Only because you are cristian now won't make a difference. What country are you coming from ? I'm not aware of any countries that kill their citizens after having been in the Western World. Are there any laws that state that ? If there are then you'll have much better luck. As a refugee it's your duty to provide proof of you being persecuted. Simply pointing to the Quran is not good enough, I'm affraid, or the entire muslim population could come here as refugees...\n\nUnfortunately, there is a thing called the Dublin convention which states that you must apply for asylum in the first country you land to so you won't be able to seek asylum somewhere else ...\n\nAnother option is to try to immigrate another way (not as refugee). You can try immigrating to Canada,UK,New Zealand or Australia as a skilled worker if you qualify.\nAll these countries have active immigration programs based on points. Go to their website calculate your points and see if you qualify.\n\nGood luck
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I work with a local Catholic Charities' in the Refugee Services department and assist many Somali clients. Our agency is constantly needing volunteers and I assume that's the way it is in all non-profits and Catholic Charities. \n\nI did a little research and found a Catholic Charities in Portland, Maine. I encourage you to contact the Volunteer Coordinator. Good luck to you and thank you for your interest!\n\nCatholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services\n250 Anderson Street, Portland ME 04101\n\nVolunteers and Donation Office: (207) 523-2721 or jbabich@ccmaine.org\n\nPS  Don't let the name fool you. You DO NOT have to be Catholic or convert to receive services or volunteer with Catholic Charities. :)
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Basically, when you go to a foreign country, you are subject to the laws of that country. You do not carry with you your rights as an American (or wherever you are from).  \n\nHOWEVER: 1) a reputable sponsoring agency would never allow such a thing.  A child who was given corporal punishment by a host family would be pulled immediately and placed with a different family; 2) If you are concerned about this issue, you should address it directly with the agency or school that is running the program before you leave; and 3) Most western countries are *more* restrictive about corporal punishment than even the United States.  If you are going to one of those, there should be nothing to worry about.  If you are going to certain third-world countries or a few countries in Asia, I suppose it could theoretically be an issue.  But you are very unlikely to run into a problem, and, as I said, a call to the sponsor agency would end it immediately.  \n\nOf course, you should only participate in one of these home-stay programs if you are looking forward to learning about and living in a place with a different culture and different attitudes.  That doesn't mean you have to put up with corporal punishment, but you should go into a country prepared to play by their rules.  If the norms there call for modest dress, leave the tank tops and short skirts home.  If drinking is prohibited there, don't try to sneak a beer somewhere. And so forth. \n\nHappy travels!
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Uh... how do you suggest we enforce the punishment?
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you might want to go to the amnesty international  website. they've probably got information there.
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Heres A Summary Of HR 4437\n\nhttp://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/HR4437.html
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impose strict penalties and international regulations
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i have a friend who overstayed in state for 7 years. Manage to return to his own country and was denied entry when he wanted to get back to state...He was immediately deported..
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Go to this link\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugees\nit will give you all information on Refugees\nAs for if they should be allowed I feel that if their number is less and the country is prosperous then they should be allowed on humanitarian grounds.However if the country cannot support more people or the number of refugees is very large then there is no way they can be allowed.
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Find a local mosque.  St. Paul has a large population of refugees so you could check out some of the organizations.
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Before spending any money and risk to loose it, you should refer your friend to the US Immigartion services where he/she could get information and help regarding the refugee status.\n\nhttp://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/contact.html\n\nThe main office seems to be located in New York.  You can try and send an e-mail to their attention, explain the situtation and get the right information (info@usimmigrationsupport.org\n)\n\nBest of luck, Jo
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I hope this helps, I am suprised at how many answers you got refusing to even look anything up! http://www.amnesty.org/ailib/aireport
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http://www.amnesty.org/
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try abusing children, this will undoubtedly get you in some serious trouble.\n\ni suspect the best way to get deported is to commit a crime elsewhere and then they will send you there. If you commit a crime in the US, the chances are you will be jailed there.
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Try these: capture, holding, imprisonment, incarceration\n\nI hope that's what you meant.
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Can you say "Death Penalty, then deportation" in a pine box