Brazil marks World Refugee Day by pledging faster case-processing and wider integration support (opens in new tab)

During a World Refugee Day event on 22 June, Brazil’s Justice Ministry released new statistics showing a 6 % rise in recognised refugees and outlined measures to halve asylum-case processing times, expand language training and offer payroll-tax rebates to firms that hire refugees. The package positions Brazil as a regional leader in protection while giving employers fresh incentives to tap refugee talent.