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New walls against migrants ‘morally unacceptable’, says committee

17/12/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

On the eve of International Migrants’ Day (18 December), the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced persons, in a statement, called for the respect of migrants’ fundamental rights.

Slavery Abolition Day: ‘Europe must do more to end the human tragedy of modern slavery’

30/11/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

"The Day for the Abolition of Slavery must be a stark reminder for us all that, that governments of the world have committed themselves to end modern slavery and human trafficking by the year 2030", said Vernon Coaker.

'Human traffickers cannot act with impunity'

17/10/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

“Human trafficking has been identified as a growing phenomenon throughout Europe, often in relation to refugees and asylum-seekers who are among the most vulnerable potential victims of traffickers and organised crime,” said Vernon Coaker.

The Parliamentary Network on Diaspora Policies organised its 2nd regional meeting in Kyiv

11/10/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

During its 2nd meeting in Kyiv, which brought together around 80 participants, the Network emphasized how important it is for national and local authorities to engage diaspora members and their organisations.

Duarte Marques, new Coordinator of the PACE Parliamentary Network on Diaspora Policies

01/10/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

During the second regional meeting held in Kyiv on 24 September 2018, Duarte Marques (Portugal, EPP/CD) was appointed Coordinator of the Parliamentary Network on Diaspora Policies.

Education and social inclusion to combat the radicalisation of migrants

21/09/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

Although the majority of refugees arriving in Europe clearly flee violence and extremism in their countries of origin and are hoping for secure life, there is a real danger of radicalisation on the way, the committee stressed.

Ensuring the right to family reunification of migrants and refugees

21/09/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

“The right to family life applies to everyone, including refugees and migrants,” said the Committee, which called on member States to “develop common guidelines” to implement the right to family reunification.

European Diaspora Prize: two weeks left to submit nominations

03/08/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

The call for nominations for the 2018 European Diaspora Prize will be closed on 15 August next. The European Diaspora Prize rewards every year the action of a outstanding diaspora association.

Greece: parliamentary visit to SOS Children’s Villages

26/07/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

I welcome the very humane approach towards the care of migrant children in SOS Children’s Villages in Greece, said Pierre-Alain Fridez, General Rapporteur on the Parliamentary Campaign to End Immigration Detention of Children.

More efforts needed for refugees’ reception on Greek islands

13/07/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

The situation for asylum seekers continues to be appalling in the Moria reception and identification Centre on the island of Lesbos, which houses 7500 people at present, said Petra De Sutter who visited Athens, Kavala, Drama and Lesbos.

EU migration deal a ‘step forward’ but international law and human rights must be guaranteed

29/06/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

PACE rapporteurs Petra De Sutter and Domagoj Hajdukovic have jointly acknowledged the conclusions adopted last night by the EU Council on migration and sea rescue.

Doris Fiala: “Countries in demographic decline refuse to see the advantage of welcoming young refugees”

20/06/2018 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

"The world’s refugees deserve our help, yet once again Europe is failing to find a united humanitarian response", the Chair of the Committee on Migration said today on the occasion of the World Refugee Day.