By Renee LeCussan and Luke Falkner from Statt Consulting Here at Statt Consulting we like to think we lean in to new and innovative technologies. However, when it has come to crypto and blockchain, we have been very late to the party. In this first in a series of blog-posts, we wanted to start our own deep dive into the…
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Don’t let your friends fall for visa scams
By Renee LeCussan and Luke Falkner from Statt Consulting Amidst the fear and uncertainty of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and the evacuation of Afghan nationals, scammers are defrauding Afghans of tens of thousands of dollars. These scams are targeting people still in Afghanistan, people in neighbouring countries such as Pakistan and Iran, as well as people in the Afghan…
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By Renee LeCussan and Luke Falkner from Statt Consulting In response to the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan on 15 August, many Afghan nationals are seeking to depart the country. With a rapidly evolving situation on the ground, many people remain unsure what pathways exist for them to leave Afghanistan, which ones they are eligible for, and how to apply. Misleading information…
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The On-Going Humanitarian Crisis in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia
In 2020, the region of Tigray was thrust into focus following a major conflict and an ensuing humanitarian crisis. The news of the conflict made world news headlines all around the world just months after Ethiopia’s premier, Abiy Ahmed, claimed the Nobel Peace Prize. Abiy was awarded the honour for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, among other supposed successes. Much has…
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Biden to Accept a Cap of 125,000 Refugees Annually
The Immigration and Nationality Act or the INA defines a refugee as an alien. In general, they must have experienced persecution or should be likely to experience persecution. This persecution can be based on religious beliefs, race or nationality. Additionally, it could also be for affiliation or membership with a given social group, or for holding a particular political belief. …
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Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling: What They Are and How They Differ
Human trafficking and human smuggling (and their associated terms) are thrown around a lot in the media but are often misunderstood. In this post we are going to highlight some key differences between the two concepts, and then discuss how the concepts can play out in the real world. Human Trafficking Human trafficking refers to the trade in people for…
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Migrants and Misinformation During Covid-19: What You Need to Know
Migrants and Misinformation During Covid-19 There is an astounding amount of misinformation about Covid-19, particularly for migrants. Learn more about the issue of migrants and misinformation here. Do you know what you can trust when it comes to Covid-19 news? Covid-19 has been the number one news item around the world in 2020. But there is an astounding amount of…
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