Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
'Human traffickers cannot act with impunity'
- 17/10/2018
- Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
“Human trafficking has been identified as a growing phenomenon throughout Europe, often in relation to refugees and asylum-seekers who are among the most vulnerable potential victims of traffickers and organised crime,” said Vernon Coaker. More
The Parliamentary Network on Diaspora Policies organised its 2nd regional meeting in Kyiv
- 11/10/2018
- Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
During its 2nd meeting in Kyiv, which brought together around 80 participants, the Network emphasized how important it is for national and local authorities to engage diaspora members and their organisations. More
Duarte Marques, new Coordinator of the PACE Parliamentary Network on Diaspora Policies
- 01/10/2018
- Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
During the second regional meeting held in Kyiv on 24 September 2018, Duarte Marques (Portugal, EPP/CD) was appointed Coordinator of the Parliamentary Network on Diaspora Policies. More
Ensuring the right to family reunification of migrants and refugees
- 21/09/2018
- Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
“The right to family life applies to everyone, including refugees and migrants,” said the Committee, which called on member States to “develop common guidelines” to implement the right to family reunification. More
Education and social inclusion to combat the radicalisation of migrants
- 21/09/2018
- Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Although the majority of refugees arriving in Europe clearly flee violence and extremism in their countries of origin and are hoping for secure life, there is a real danger of radicalisation on the way, the committee stressed. More
European Diaspora Prize: two weeks left to submit nominations
- 03/08/2018
- Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
The call for nominations for the 2018 European Diaspora Prize will be closed on 15 August next. The European Diaspora Prize rewards every year the action of a outstanding diaspora association. More
In the spotlight
As Europe struggles with its migration crisis, it is estimated that more than 40,000 migrant children are detained in Europe every year. In 2015, the Assembly launched a parliamentary campaign - overseen by the Migration Committee - to end this practive, and appointed Doris Fiala (Switzertland, ALDE) as its General Rapporteur. The campaign seeks to raise awareness on the issue and to encourage States to find alternatives to detention that are in the best interests of the children, allowing them to remain with family members or guardians in non-custodial, community-based contexts while there migrations status is resolved.
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Many parliamentarians across Europe have a right to visit detention centres for irregular migrants and asylum seekers as part of their mandate as national parliamentarians. Yet a survey conducted by the Assembly has shown that this right is not always known to parliamentarians or used to its full capacity. The Committee has developed a guide to raise awareness of this right and encourage and assist parliamentarians in carrying out visits to detention centres. More
Did you know?
In January 2018, Doris Fiala (Switzerland, ALDE) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.
Activities
Agendas
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Reports under preparation
List of reports under preparation in the committee.
Documents and declarations
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Decisions
Details of decisions taken by the committee at each meeting (synopses).
Terms of reference
The committee shall consider all relevant matters relating to migration, asylum and displacement, in Europe and in other relevant parts of the world, focusing in particular on the persons affected and their rights.
Members
The 81 members are appointed by the national delegations to the Assembly and may belong to one of the six political groups in the Assembly or be non-registered.
Sub-committees
The committee currently has three sub-committees:
- Pierre-Alain FRIDEZ (Switzerland, SOC) - General Rapporteur on ending immigration detention of children
- Ms Penelope DENU - Head of the Secretariat
6.151+33/3 88.41.3215 - Mr Rüdiger DOSSOW - Secretary
6.149+33/3 88.41.2859 - Mme Olga KOSTENKO - Secretary
6.136+33/3 88.41.3473 - Ms Angela GARABAGIU - Secretary
6.144+33/3 90.21.4520 - Ms Felicia COJOCARU - Project manager
6.134+33/3 88.41.2497 - Ms Olivera SIMIC ÇAPI - Project manager
6.134+33/3 90 21 5880 - Mme Frédérique MOCHEL - Assistant
6.157+33/3 90.21.5228 - Ms Alix MARSH - Assistant
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