Getting to know role models: ENIL board member Marina Voudouri

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Marina is originally from Greece, but has been living in Rome for many years, where she is sitting on one of the district’s governing bodies and is on the forefront of advocacy for independent living.

Better international co-ordination could lead to more worldwide benefits from migration

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Despite growing economic dynamism in many developing regions, international migration flows are not being diverted towards these new alternative poles but rather are concentrating in advanced economies, according to a new OECD Development Centre report.

When businesses don't forget human rights

Monica Straniero

According to a new report, many of the best companies set an example by going above and beyond their traditional role protect civil society space.

Someday nobody will try to imagine how her life looks like

Martino Pillitteri

The full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Europe is challenging. However, the battle is being fought by men and women whose dedication will make the difference for the life of disabled people.

Transparency, silver bullet for a more just society

Eloise Todd

As more than 70 governments, together with the private sector and civil society, are meeting in Paris for the Open Government Partnership Summit to promote transparency, citizen participation and democratic innovation, let's make sure the topic is on the table for elections across Europe.

Breaking the barriers that hinder refugees integration

Martino Pillitteri

The new study by Caritas Europa "Welcome! Migrants make Europe stronger" provides proposals and experiences that empower migrants and the receiving communities for a better integration.

Skills, volunteerism, opportunities. Commission goes ahead with European Solidarity Corps

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European Commission presents measures to improve opportunities for young people and launches European Solidarity Corps

Migrants make Europe stronger

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Caritas Europa new report explores what are the barriers that are robbing migrants social and professional opportunities that would allow many new comers to make inroads in our society. The good news? Such barriers can be overcome. Here is how...

Study of EU hotspot approach reveals serious challenges in Greece and Italy

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The study "The implementation of the hotspots in Italy and Greece" takes stock of the implementation of the hotspots in Italy and Greece during this last year, and particularly since the entry into force of the EU-Turkey Statement in March 2016. It analyses the legal framework and practices developed in each country, the role of the different actors involved, and the challenges that have emerged.

A new vision for Europe's engagement with the global refugee crisis

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UNHCR calls for stronger EU action on refugees such more strategic and targeted support to countries of origin, asylum and transit of refugees, and to review its contingency preparations to respond to large refugee and migrant arrivals