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Last Seminar: “AWARE” Campaign for Refugees and Migrants:Take a stand against racism!29/06/2020 - 16:40
“AWARE” Campaign for Refugees and Immigrants:Knowledge and information to fight racism and support the integration process29/06/2020 - 11:09
MESSAGES OF RESPECT AND APPRECIATION TO CYPRIOTS –22/06/2020 - 17:22- Opening remarks on the occasion of World Refugee Day by the Public Information Officer of the UNHCR in Cyprus.22/06/2020 - 17:13
Damtew Dessalegne: We need as much as ever refugees
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos IniatisRefugees need us more than ever before, says the representative of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Cyprus Damtew Dessalegne, stating that we need to combat xenophobia and intolerance collectively. It is the responsibility of everyone, and especially the political leaders, to challenge those who demonize refugees, those who view diversity as […]
85 children are in foster families
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos IniatisThe need to strengthen the institution of foster care for children in Cyprus was discussed yesterday by the Parliament’s Human Rights Commission. As Annita Demetriou pointed out, today there are some anachronistic laws, while the whole issue of underwriting is covered by internal regulations of the Social Welfare Services. At the same time, Mrs Dimitriou […]
Homelessness is becoming an increasing issue for asylum-seekers in Cyprus
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos Iniatis23 April 2018, Nicosia Cyprus (UNHCR) – A disturbingly high number of asylum-seekers in Cyprus who have fled persecution and violence in their home countries are facing risk of homelessness, destitution and desperation because of critical shortcomings in the national asylum and reception policies. UNHCR is aware of a number of homeless men, women and […]
Cyprus granted protection status to 1300 asylum seekers in 2017
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos IniatisThe member states of the EU granted protection status to 538.000 asylum seekers in 2017, while Cyprus has granted protection status to 1300. The 28 member states of the European Union (EU) granted protection status to 538.000 asylum seekers in 2017, 25% less than in 2016, according to the statistic service of the EU, Eurostat. […]
55% of Cypriots considers inclusion measures for migrants as an investment
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos IniatisThe majority of Europeans believe that integration actions of immigrants are a necessary long term investment, according to a poll of the Eurobarometer which was published in Brussels. Particularly 69% of Europeans and 55% of Cypriots believe that integration actions are a necessary long term investment and a similar approach of the analogue projection as […]
Migration and their effect in Cypriot economy
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos IniatisMigration has a misconceived interpretation in economies and the last years the effort of its restriction through stricter actions, becomes more intense. If migration isn’t harmful and if it is beneficial, then why is there a negative reputation around it? The truth is that the nationalist element sometimes creates a negative effect on the idea […]
Interview: Matina Zisiadou – Coordinator of the ‘’Aware’’ campaign
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos IniatisNobody becomes a refugee by choice. No one leaves his land and life, nobody leaves his for no reason. Desperate people from all over the world-either because of war or due to poverty- look for a better life, safer living conditions, a future that will be different than the one in their countries. Cyprus can […]
Activities of the Aware Campaign for the European Week against Racism
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos IniatisLast week, the activities of the Aware Campaign for the European Week against Racism peaked, aiming the information and the awareness of the public for issues related with refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers in Cyprus. Through its presence in the media and with its participation to many events, the campaign sent a powerful message against […]
Institutions, schools and society against racism
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos IniatisThe presentation of programs that stand against racism and discriminations was projected by the information and awareness campaign for refugees and immigrants “Aware” during the press briefing that took place at the Journalists House. The Minister of Education and Culture Costas Hampiaouris, at this speech, emphasized the actions that Ministry takes to battle racist phenomena. […]
Berlin welcomes the success of an EU-Turkey agreement in the refugee
/in ANNOUNCEMENTS /by Iacovos Iniatis“The deal has significantly reduced deaths in the Aegean, and has improved the conditions for millions of Syrian refugees” The success of the EU – Turkey agreement in the refugee to tackle irregular immigration and improve the living conditions of refugee migrants was welcomed by the German government on Monday. “For the German government, this […]