Публикация участника European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA

With EUAA Experts deployed across the Netherlands, the Agency plays a vital role in child protection, information provision, and social work, contributing significantly to the Netherlands' asylum & reception system. The EUAA Asylum Support Team recently took part in an advanced training on the reception of vulnerable persons hosted together with Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA).

The EUAA's Executive Director, Nina Gregori, welcomed a Moldovan Delegation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Institute of Justice, to the Agency's HQ. The European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA is committed to exploring the possibilities of working with Moldova, as an EU candidate country, to harmonise its asylum & reception system in line with the Common European Asylum System #CEAS.

Resettlement is a safe & legal pathway for refugees to reach Europe from non-EU countries. From providing translators & access to facilities to setting the strategy for the years ahead, the EUAA supports EU Member States in implementing their resettlement efforts & reaching the goal set for the year. 📅 Last week, the EUAA held the Resettlement & Humanitarian Admission Network meeting with national representatives, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and IOM - UN Migration, to discuss state of the art and understand how to adapt its services to best support them.

The EUAA welcomes Mr Mikael Ribbenvik as the Agency’s first Deputy Executive Director. He brings a wealth of experience from years leading the Swedish Migration Agency & the EUAA Management Board. We look forward to excellent collaboration as he assumes his new role within our organisation.

Guardians of unaccompanied children in need of international protection have the important yet delicate role of accompanying them throughout every step of the asylum procedure and ensuring their rights are respected while involving them in every step and making the best interest of the child. ℹ️ The EUAA and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights developed a series of booklets for guardians of unaccompanied children in need of international protection to equip them with the necessary information. The two agencies have released the fourth Practical Tool on Translational Procedures in the international protection framework. The Practical Tool can be found here 🌐 https://europa.eu/!bnhcTt This booklet focuses on the Dublin procedure, relocation, and other pathways, such as resettlement and family reunification.

50 unaccompanied children in Greece watched a 🎭 theatrical performance highlighting the challenges refugees face in their daily lives and the strength and resilience they show through their passion for football. These activities are important for these children to build positive experiences and a safe environment, fostering their emotional well-being amidst challenging circumstances. ℹ️ Organised by Heracles Moskoff & Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου - Greek Ministry of Migration & Asylum with the support of the EUAA and Mentorship Programme.

📅 This week, the EUAA will participate in the EU-Western Balkans Justice and Home Affairs Senior Officials Meeting. The Agency will organise a series of activities and meetings, including working groups and training sessions, to support EU Member States. Check out Agenda ⬇️

Asylum applicants must support their claims with evidence, yet retrieving it may be difficult due to losing documents or other circumstances. ℹ️ To ensure that all asylum claims are correctly and fairly evaluated, asylum officers must be able to effectively gather information and assess credibility and risks. The EUAA held a training course for 14 Asylum Officers in Ljubljana, where they discussed practices and shared their experiences and knowledge on conducting evidence assessment.

🏠 Ensuring the safety of asylum applicants is paramount in reception centres. To achieve this, it is crucial for reception personnel to effectively assess and mitigate risks, as well as manage conflicts and de-escalate tensions among the applicants. As part of our operational support to Slovenia, 15 social workers from reception centres and 4 Agency personnel attended 2 training sessions on Health, Security, and Safety in Ljubljana.

Meet Hege, a Norwegian Member State Expert at the Kofinou Reception Centre in Cyprus. As an important part of our EUAA team in Cyprus, Hege works alongside interpreters & stakeholders to ensure applicants receive accurate information to help them better understand their situation, including their rights and obligations within the asylum process.