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Intercultural Regions: Active Participation & Social Inclusion

26 January, 2021 By Valeria Simonte

On 16 February AER will organise a webinar on how regions can foster active participation & social inclusion of third-country nationals for better integration policies and practices, together with IOM and the Council of Europe Mutual learning to foster integration policies & best practices Regional and local authorities are at the forefront when it comes to … [Read more...]

Intercultural Regions: Improving Labour Market Inclusion

24 November, 2020 By Valeria Simonte

On November 10th, the Assembly of European Regions in cooperation with IOM and the Intercultural Regions Network hosted the webinar "Intercultural regions: improving labour market inclusion". This was the second webinar co-organised within the framework of Includ-EU project which works towards building more inclusive and cohesive European Societies. The webinar, which was … [Read more...]

Partner Search: Develop Integrated Interventions for Vulnerable People with Izmir Metropolitan Municipality

8 September, 2020 By Birgit Sandu

Are you currently developing a project proposal addressing the EaSI call VP/2020/003 “Establishing and testing integrated interventions aimed at supporting people in (the most) vulnerable situations” or do you wish to do so? Then, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, the third-largest municipality in Turkey and a hub for multiculturalism and integration, is eager to either join an … [Read more...]

Opportunity: capacity building of city services for the inclusion of migrants

4 September, 2020 By Mathilde Perrier

Helping city services to fight gender-based violence The EU-funded project Equalcity is supporting local services to better identify, prevent and tackle sexual and gender-based violence in migrant communities. This initiative was first introduced during the Q&A session of the “Intercultural Regions: Improving Access to Services” webinar organised by AER, IOM, and the … [Read more...]

Farewell Message from AER Secretary General

31 August, 2020 By Mathieu Mori

It is with much gratitude and appreciation that the AER President and Executive Board members share the following message from the AER Secretary General. Dear AER members, partners and friends, I hope this message finds you in good health and that you have had a nice Summer. I write to you today to inform you that I am embarking upon a new professional challenge, and … [Read more...]

The intercultural approach: a key for better service provision

7 July, 2020 By Mathilde Perrier

Regional and local authorities are at the forefront when it comes to addressing integration needs in practice. The Covid-19 pandemic has strongly tested the current systems in place, revealing tremendous needs of authorities but also the resourcefulness which exists at local and regional levels. This shows how essential it is to create opportunities for structured and … [Read more...]

COVID-19: What is at stake for youth development?

24 June, 2020 By Andrés Muñoz Rojo

Undeniably, youth play a crucial role in the action plans to limit the spread of the COVID-19 and its adverse impact on public health, society and the economy at large. Young people are also among the most vulnerable groups who suffer from the pernicious consequences derived from this crisis. Labour turmoils The pandemic is admittedly making young people the main victims … [Read more...]

European Youth Foundation: Funding Opportunities Responding to COVID-19

20 April, 2020 By Aurelien Godin

If you are a local or a national non-governmental youth organisation looking for funding for activities aimed at demonstrating solidarity and supporting all persons affected by the COVID-19 crisis, this call is made for you. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is happy to share this special call from the European Youth Foundation (EYF). The EYF is a fund established by … [Read more...]

Road to the Future Final Conference – The curtain has not yet fallen

22 January, 2020 By Ana Ivaschiv

The EU funded project “Road to the Future” came to an end when its Final Conference took place on 20-21 January 2020. Young Europeans from all over the continent gathered together with civil society organisations and representatives of the European institutions to reflect on the “I Choose Europe” electoral campaign implemented in the run-up to May 2019.  The two-day … [Read more...]

Basque Country Initiative on Integration of Migrants and Refugees

17 December, 2019 By Eduardo Nadal

On 4 December 2019, the Assembly of European Regions participated actively in a seminar organized by the Basque country (ES) on the reception and integration of migrants and refugees, in Brussels. Indeed, AER work closely with our member regions by sharing knowledge and good practices on the topic. The purpose of the Basque country seminar was to present an initiative called … [Read more...]

Open Call: Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)

18 November, 2019 By Claudia Bedea

Following the outburst of the migration crisis, questions surrounding possible solutions for the sustainable relocation, integration and protection of refugees and asylum seekers have become foundational for prospectives regarding the European future. In this respect the EU is committed to addressing the problem at both ends of the spectrum. At one end enhancing human … [Read more...]

Competition “INTEGRATION THROUGH YOUR LENS”

25 October, 2019 By Erica Lee

Calling all budding photographers! The European Committee of the Regions, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) and the Assembly of European Regions are organising a photo exhibition and contest on the topic of integration of migrants and refugees in Europe. Selected pictures will be displayed at the conference "GO LOCAL: SUPPORTING REGIONS, CITIES … [Read more...]

National insights. AMiD closer look at everyday situation of migrant with disabilities

8 October, 2019 By Luca Magri

Bridge

AMiD project looks at the topic of migrant with disabilities under different angles. The very starting point of the journey was getting the picture of the different situation of migrants and refugees with disabilities in some EU member countries. Mostly, the ones on the front line to the welcome. Greece, Austria and Italy were part of the study. Finland played the role of … [Read more...]

Throwback Thursday: reflecting on the achievements of the AMiD project…

5 September, 2019 By Luca Magri

The AER flagship project on migration, AMiD-Access to Services for Migrants with Disabilities, has been running since early 2018. Soon, the final conference, scheduled in Brussels on 5th November, will present a one-stop-shop of all the project's products and findings. AER focused in particular on how to set a common approach toward migrants and refugees with … [Read more...]

Interested in joining a new EU project on digital skills for migrants? Örebro region (Sweden) is looking for partners!

29 August, 2019 By Eduardo Nadal

AER is a partner in the EU-funded project called "AMiD-Access to services for Migrants with Disabilities" which aims to support an efficient management of the reception and integration of asylum seekers and migrants with disabilities in the EU. Following up on the above project, our member region "the Administrative Board in Örebro County" (Sweden) is now looking for … [Read more...]

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