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More needs to be done to improve the situation of migrants and refugees on the Greek islands

31/01/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

The Committee stated that the Greek authorities should rapidly improve the housing, sanitary and security situations inside the overcrowded Reception and Identification Centres of Lesbos, Samos and Chios.

Rapporteur welcomes interim measures taken for SeaWatch 3

29/01/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

“I welcome the decision of the European Court of Human Rights to grant an interim measure regarding the Dutch vessel SeaWatch 3 anchored outside the Sicilian harbour of Syracuse,” said Petra De Sutter.

Following refugee death, rapporteur urges end to ‘inhuman’ conditions for asylum seekers in Greece

10/01/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

“Catastrophic humanitarian standards combined with snowfall and freezing temperatures are again threatening asylum seekers in several Greek refugee camps,” said Petra De Sutter.

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.