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Stop violence and exploitation of migrant children

03/06/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

The Committee on Migration expressed concern by the serious threats that migrant children face on their way to Europe, and important gaps in the policies and procedures, “which limit the legal opportunities for migration in Europe”.

Member States must halt 'pushback' policies and expulsion of migrants

31/05/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

The PACE Migration Committee, meeting in Zürich on 29 May, expressed concern at the persistent practices and policy of pushbacks, which are in violation of the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees.

Forum on "The democratic participation of diaspora"

24/05/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

The PACE Parliamentary Network on Diaspora Policies will hold its Annual Diaspora Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, on 10 June 2019. It will focus on democratic participation of diaspora, with a focus on integration, voting rights and citizenship.

Rapporteur, ending Balkan visit, expresses concern at reception centre conditions and questions ‘pushback...

03/04/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

Tineke Strik has expressed extreme concern at the conditions in two reception centres for asylum-seekers in Bosnia and Herzegovina,and has questioned Croatian denials that “pushbacks” onto Bosnian territory are taking place.

The role of diasporas in the development of civil society

27/03/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

80 participants from 22 countries discussed the role of diasporas in the development of civil society, and in particular the mechanisms to ensure the better involvement of diasporas and civil society in decision-making processes.

Pushback action by member States: visit by the rapporteur

25/03/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

Tineke Strik will make a visit on 27-28 March to Zagreb and Cetingrad (Croatia) and to Velika Kladusa (Bosnia and Herzegovina), as part of the preparation of her report on pushback action by member State.

Doris Fiala: ‘NGOs which assist migrants and refugees should be supported by member States’

27/02/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

“We must recognise with gratitude the work done by so many Non-Governmental Organisations which assist migrants and refugees,” said Doris Fiala, Chairperson of the Committee on Migration on World NGO Day .

Following massacre, rapporteur urges international action against Boko Haram terror

04/02/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

“My thoughts are with the more than 30 000 inhabitants of the city of Rann in Nigeria, who became victims of forced displacement through the brutal attacks of Boko Haram terrorists,” said Fabien Gouttefarde.

Committee urges greater aid for Africa to head off migration crises

04/02/2019 | Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons

PACE’s Migration Committee has urged Council of Europe member States to extend development co-operation with Africa to provide hope of “a viable future at home for people who would otherwise migrate to Europe”.

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.