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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 15 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 2021. A holding answer was provided on Monday, 25 October 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.

Resettlement: Afghanistan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help religious minorities in Afghanistan access the Afghan citizens' resettlement scheme.

Answer

The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) will prioritise vulnerable people including ethnic and religious minorities, as well as those who have stood up for values such as democracy and women’s rights in Afghanistan.

We will work with UNHCR and partners in the region to prioritise those in need of protection, such as ethnic, religious and other minority groups at risk.

Further information on the eligibility, prioritisation and referral of people for the ACRS is set out in the policy statement published on gov.uk on 13 September, available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56298
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Minority groups Religious persons Afghanistan Resettlement
Link
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