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Policy Brief: Let us not Forget that Asylum is a Human Right

December 5, 2023

In anticipation of Human Rights Day on December 10, Policy Analyst Aaron Nodjomian-Escajeda discusses the United States’ responsibility in upholding the rights outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as an original contributor and emphasizes that the right to asylum, which is currently under attack in the United States and abroad, is a fundamental human right that should be protected.

Click here to read the full Policy & Advocacy Report by USCRI.

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