Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
New walls against migrants ‘morally unacceptable’, says committee
- 17/12/2018
- Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
On the eve of International Migrants’ Day (18 December), the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced persons, in a statement, called for the respect of migrants’ fundamental rights. More
Slavery Abolition Day: ‘Europe must do more to end the human tragedy of modern slavery’
- 30/11/2018
- Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
“The Day for the Abolition of Slavery must be a stark reminder for us all that, that governments of the world have committed themselves to end modern slavery and human trafficking by the year 2030”, said Vernon Coaker. More
‘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
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.
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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.
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Sub-committees
The committee currently has three sub-committees:
- Sub-Committee on Integration
- Sub-Committee on Refugee and Migrant Children and Young People
- Sub-Committee on Diasporas
- Pierre-Alain FRIDEZ (Switzerland, SOC) – General Rapporteur on ending immigration detention of children
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