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Doros Polykarpou KISA Executive Director

Doros Polykarpou KISA Executive Director.

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Doros Polykarpou KISA Executive Director

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  1. Doros Polykarpou KISA Executive Director Europe's new Mediterranean Reality: Migration and Asylum in Cyprus, Malta and GreeceA joint initiative of the European Parliament Offices in Cyprus, Malta and Greece - Nicosia, 7 - 8 October 2011 Action for Migration and Asylum & The role of Civil Society

  2. The Role of the civil society • Awareness raising & Sensitisation of the Society • Lobbying, advocacy & Campaigning • State watchdog • Advice & support services to Refugees • Empowerment of Refugees

  3. The current narrative and debate and efforts taken in the southern region of the EU • Shift the public discourse from border controls and security issues to the need of developing a truly common European asylum system and efficient legal migration policies , based on the traditional values of the EU and respect of human rights • The efforts to change Dublin II should go in hand with the efforts to establish a fair and efficient asylum system in the Region • Fair asylum procedures (legal aid, professional interpretation, effective remedies) • Decent reception conditions (Induction courses, right to work or access to welfare benefits) • Integration and active participation programs • Tackle racism and discrimination • Recognition of the involvement and support of the civil society

  4. Thank You

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