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Migration is a global phenomenon that impacts on every part of society. At Eurodiaconia, we focus on migration in terms of the social inclusion of migrants through access to social and health care services. We have written a policy paper on migration and access to services and a briefing which helps members of Eurodiaconia know how to get involved in our work on migration. We recognise that migration is a wide topic; however we will cover related topics in the Marginalisation and Exclusion Network in particular.
For more information on this topic please contact Catherine at
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Save the date! Intra-EU migration meeting in Gothenburg |
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13 June 2013
Eurodiaconia is holding a second meeting on intra-EU migration and destitution on 14 and 15th October 2013, hosted by the Gothenburg City Mission. This is a follow up meeting as requested by members following the meeting in Hamburg last year. Please click here for the report of this meeting. Please keep watching this events column for the agenda and invitation which will also be sent out to members soon. For more information on the event, please contact Catherine at
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Homeless intra EU migrants in Sweden |
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On behalf of the Swedish Government, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare have conducted a study of the number of homeless EU citizens Sweden. The study aims to identify both the number of EU citizens currently living in destitution in Sweden as well as to examine their overall situation. The study is based on information provided by municipalities, the police, local authorities, churches and NGOs.
The study states that there are currently 370 homeless intra-EU migrants living in Sweden. It should be noted that this number has been heavily criticised and that the actual number is almost certainly higher. The report emphasises that the group of homeless intra EU migrants is not a homogenous one. It includes both young men who are able to work and families who have fled poverty and discrimination. The vast majority were not homeless in their country of origin. The most common reason for their move to Sweden is to search for a job, but close to half currently have no source of income. One in two is sleeping rough. Around 80% have received some sort of support, primarily food, clothes or counselling. Most of this help has been provided by churches and NGOs. The municipal social services does usually not come into contact with homeless intra EU migrants and only sometimes provide emergency assistance.
It should be noted that the needs of homeless intra-EU migrants are different from the needs of other homeless people. For example, they generally do have problems with abuse or mental illness. Hence, the services offered to homeless people in Sweden and elsewhere do not cater to the specific needs of intra EU migrants. In addition to emergency aid, this group also requires assistance such as information about work opportunities, language classes and education for their children.
The report highlights that there is a need for easily accessible information about the the Swedish work and housing market. It also stated that there is currently great uncertainty about the legislation regarding homeless intra-EU migrants’ right to stay in Sweden as well as their right to assistance. This in turn can ultimately have a negative effect on the assistance an individual receives. The report concludes that Swedish Public authorities and organisations needs to be better informed and updated about the current legislation.
What action the Swedish government will take on this report remains to be seen.
The report (In Swedish) can be found here.
For more information please contact Matilda Broström |
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Research on homelessness among EU-migrants in European Cities |
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6 May 2013
Eurodiaconia has been asked to forward this information to Eurodiaconia members working in the field of homelessness about a research project being carried out by the Department of Sociology at the University of Vienna about Homelessness among EU-migrants in European Cities. The survey addresses experts from cities in all EU Member States and States of the Schengen Area who have expertise related to the issue of homelessness. Experts on the issue include staff in NGOs, public administration, user self organizations and research institutions, working in direct social services as well as in management and research. If you belong to the group of professionals described above, please fill in the questionnaire available through this LINK: http://homeless-eu-migrants.limequery.com/index.php/977471/lang-en |
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'Hidden Talents, Wasted Talents? The real cost of neglecting the positive contribution of migrants and ethnic minorities' |
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2 May 2013
ENAR has recently issued a new publication entitled 'Hidden Talents, Wasted Talents? The real cost of neglecting the positive contribution of migrants and ethnic minorities', which provides evidence that migrants and minorities do contribute to Europe and that many talents go unrecognised. The publication is available on ENAR's website: http://www.enar-eu.org/Page_Generale.asp?DocID=15295&langue=EN |
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Call for personal testimonies for publication on the social inclusion of migrants |
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14 March 2013
Eurodiaconia is working on a publication illustrating how social services facilitate the integration and inclusion of migrants, from the user’s perspective. This publication will be an opportunity for Eurodiaconia’s member organisations to showcase innovative projects/ services and best practices focusing on the integration of migrants in Europe. The publication will also feature Eurodiaconia’s political messages concerning migrants and their access to services in the EU.
We would therefore like to invite member organisations of Eurodiaconia to send us:
1. A personal testimony
2. A photo of the user
3. A summary project description
The personal testimony should be between 100-400 words by/about someone with a migration background who has benefitted from your service or project explaining their personal experience of migration: why they came to Europe, difficulties, joys, connection with organisation and how the service or project provided by your organisation has supported their integration or inclusion into society.
The story should be accompanied by at least one high-quality photo of the user. (Please make sure that you have received the authorisation of the photographer to use this photo in the publication as well as the permission of the person (or people) depicted on the photo). There should also be a summary description of the project of between 200-300 words. Each project will have a page format A5 available so feel free to get creative and involve the service user in the presentation of the story!
The link with the Eurodiaconia 2013 Award
Please note that all members of Eurodiaconia are invited to send us a story/ testimony even if you do not enter the Eurodiaconia Award. However, all Award entries will automatically feature in the publication. For more information about the Award see here
We are looking forward to receiving your ideas! Please send stories, project descriptions and photos or any queries to
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