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 …
Stories from Next Door: David Deserves to Dream
David Pereira arrived in Cyprus as an unaccompanied minor having survived the perilous journey over the Mediterranean. Far from the home he was forced to flee, David managed to learn …
EU Anti-Trafficking Day Marked in Nicosia, Cyprus
On October 18, Europe observes EU Anti-Trafficking Day to honor those who have been victims of this horrible crime and to increase awareness of and progress in the fight against …
Caritas Cyprus Joins UNHCR and Local Organizations in Statement on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
UNHCR and several local organizations—including Caritas Cyprus—used the occasion of this year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to highlight the structural and social inequalities faced by millions of …
ICAEW Visits Caritas Cyprus to Share “All Too Familiar” Film and Discuss Combatting Human Trafficking with Training for Finance Professionals.
While different in perspective and mission, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) and Caritas Cyprus are united in their commitment to fight human trafficking and remedy …
COALESCE Project External Evaluation Published
On the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2023, the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS) shared the results of the external evaluation by Gunilla Ekberg, Human Rights …
Caritas Cyprus among Local Organizations to Discuss Regional Issues with Visiting Australian MP Vamvakinou
On her recent visit to the island, Australian MP Maria Vambakinou met with local organizations to discuss migration and integration issues in Cyprus and the region. Vambakinou was able to …
Caritas Cyprus Contributes to ENFEM Training for Migrant Women in Cyprus
The workplace is an important avenue through which migrants and refugees can contribute to and integrate into the broader social fabric of their host community. At a recent training session …
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 …