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Integration of migrant women The integration of female migrants is a critical issue that deserves more attention. This new analysis of the European Web Site on Integration looks at how governments and civil society are tackling this challenge. Read the analysis...
€16.2 million AMIF funding opportunity The European Commission has called for proposals to support the integration of third-country nationals, focusing on five priority areas for integration. The application deadline is 31 January 2019. Further details on this funding opportunity...
Eurobarometer survey on the integration of immigrants in the EU Results suggest that most Europeans mingle with migrant populations and that the majority of these contacts happen in informal environments. Howevern EU citizens overestimate both the number of immigrants residing in Europe and the proportion of illegal migrants. Find out why...
First ever EU Week dedicated to People of African Descent In times when People of African Descent are increasingly confronted with racial prejudice and Afrophobia, this Week (14-16 May 2018) aims to raise awareness on difficulties and violence the 15 million people of African descent living in Europe face. The Week starts with a hearing recognising contributions they make to Europe, continues with discussions on cultural representation, discrimination, e-inclusion and integration outcomes, and ends with the screening of the series Slavery Routes. Full programme ...
Migrant health across Europe: Little structural policies, many encouraging practices This new analysis of the European Web Site on Integration maps out initiatives taken by Member States to close the health gap between migrant and non-migrant populations. Results suggests that although most define migrant health as a separate policy field, none has put in place a comprehensive migrant health policy.
Official Skills Profile Tool for 3rd Country Nationals released The online tool aims to map qualifications, work experiences and professional aspirations of refugees and other Third Country Nationals, and serve as a basis for issuing personalised advice on further steps towards labour market and societal integration. Watch the tutorial ...
New multi-stakeholder European Partnership for Integration To ensure that inclusive labour markets draw from skills and talents of refugees, the European Commission and European Social and Economic partners signed a multi-stakeholder European Partnership for Integration during a ceremony held on 20 December 2017 in Brussels. Partners committed to ensure that integration benefits refugees as well as the economy and the society at large, to facilitate the identification of their skills, to support employers in hiring them and more.

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21/01/2019

Croatian Red Cross – Social Inclusion Through Vocational Training

The Croatian Red Cross led a project to increase the social inclusion of beneficiaries of international protection. The project aimed at ensuring that beneficiaries of international protection without professional qualifications or without the possibility of proving them could still gain such…
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21/01/2019

Fit4Life – Promoting the health and well-being of immigrant women

The Fit4Life project aims to promote the health and well-being of migrant women and to support their integration process. The project focuses on three elements concerning health and well-being: physical exercise/sports, nutrition, and motivation. It organises free, weekly group physical exercise…
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17/01/2019

Integrating Students from Migrant Backgrounds into Schools in Europe

In most European education systems, migrant students tend to underperform and express a lower sense of well-being compared to their native-born peers. Migrant students face particular challenges, like having to learn a new language or dealing with the stress or trauma of going to a new country,…
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16/01/2019

All Immigration Is Local

A new report from the Social Market Foundation has set out how better data could support UK local authorities in the development of integration strategies. The report entitled 'All Immigration Is local' highlights a number of areas in which policy and practice could be improved, including: How…
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15/01/2019

Migrant and local workers in Europe share their experiences in new podcast series

The podcast series Europe is Working features interviews with workers about their daily experiences and possibilities of collective actions among workers regardless of citizenship status. The series speaks to local and migrant workers and stakeholders like trade unionists and academics. The interview subjects come from various economic sectors and work in different European countries—Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Poland.

There are five episodes in the series:

Taking Care of Solidarity: Domestic Workers Fighting for Their Rights in Spain

A look at how organised domestic and care workers can find mutual grounds for solidarity with the feminist movement in Spain, and how migrant workers and local activists built a shared strike on the 8th of March.

Seasons in the Sun: Ukrainian and Bulgarian Workers in Bulgarian All-Inclusive Tourism

A journey to an all-inclusive resort on the Bulgarian coast where Bulgarians and Ukrainians find seasonal work.

A Work Oddity: Tales of Ukrainian Migrants in Poland

The story of three Ukrainians working in Poland.

Can't Buy Me Solidarity: Retail Workers in Czechia

An examination of poor labour conditions in Czech super- and hypermarkets and the possibilities for collective action.

Sweeping (Away) Poor Working Conditions: Cleaning Workers Struggle in Italy

A glimpse into working conditions in the commercial cleaning sector in Italy.

The series was supported by the Europe for Citizens programme of the European Union as part of the project ‘Towards Shared Interests between Migrant and Local Workers’. The project consortium, led by Multicultural Center Prague, created the podcasts in collaboration with the Center for Media, Data and Society of the Central European University.

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