December 18–International Migrants Day
On International Migrants Day, we reflect on and celebrate the contributions of millions of migrants worldwide. According to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, we “highlight the urgent need for safe …
Cypriot Organizations Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence Discuss New Report
Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Bravo to the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) and the …
#EndHumanTrafficking—Leave No One Behind
July 30 is World Day against Trafficking in Persons—first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of …
Cyprus’ Integration Landscape Included in “Settling In” Report by OECD and European Commission
Overcoming the challenges that exist to integrating migrants requires an evidence-based debate. Recognizing this, the OECD, jointly with the European Commission, has released a report on the “Indicators of Immigrant …
2022 Saw New Developments and Continued Challenges According to EMN Annual Report on Migration and Asylum
The European Migration Network (EMN) has released its Annual Report on Migration and Asylum 2022. The report, funded by the European Union, was prepared on the basis of annual national …
“Bridging Services” Report Explores the Capacity and Needs of Local Groups Serving the Vulnerable
The “Bridging Services” project has produced a report that explores the current operational capacity and relevant training needs of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Refugee/Migrant-Led Organizations (MRLOs) that provide, or …
2022 AIDA Country Report for Cyprus Published
The 2022 updated Asylum Information Database (#AIDA) Country Report for Cyprus has just been published! The Report was written by the Cyprus Refugee Council and edited by the European Council on …
UNHCR and University of Cyprus Report Highlights “Immense need to include integration in the public and political debate”
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2023, UNHCR Cyprus together with the Office of the Ombudsman and the University of Cyprus …
COALESCE Project Event in Nicosia Raises Awareness of How Better to Help Victims of Trafficking
In his article in Phileleftheros, Marios Demetriou discusses the approach and outcomes of the EU-funded COALESCE project, led by the Mediterranean Institute for Gender Studies and implemented by a consortium …
89.3 Million People Displaced Worldwide According to UNHCR Global Trends Report 2021
The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, published its Global Trends report on June 16, in advance of World Refugee Day marked on June 20. The annual report presents data and analysis on the plight of all forcibly displaced people throughout the world. At the end of 2021, 89.3 million individuals worldwide fled persecution, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order. According to the Global Trends report, the number of people forced to leave their homes has increased every year over the past decade and stands at the highest level since records began. Without a new, concerted push towards peacemaking, this trend is likely to continue, said UNHCR.