Search results for “Council of the European Union”
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ReportCivil Protection Guidance for National Societies and IFRC relations with EU actors
A guidance document for National Red Cross Societies and the IFRC on their relationship with the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.Download pdf -
RecommendationRecommendations on a Union Resettlement Framework
Joint recommendations from Caritas Europa, CCME, ECRE, ICMC Europe, and the Red Cross EU Office to ensure that any Union Resettlement Framework strengthens Europe's humanitarian commitment to achieving protection and durable solutions for vulnerable refugees across the globe.Download pdf
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Strengthening local actors
We had a conversation with Elias Solis and José Juan Castro to discuss lessons learned and good practices in the application of the localisation approach. -
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Swedish Red Cross working to influence the Swedish Council Presidency
With the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU soon coming to an end, we look back at the priorities that the Swedish Red Cross has been working to promote at EU level. -
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The EU as a global health actor: ambitious new strategy
While outlining a solid roadmap to improving health and wellbeing, the EU Global Health Strategy needs to recognise the role of local actors in supporting remote communities. -
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Volunteering in an Outermost Region
We caught up with Joana (Portuguese Red Cross) and Andy Cinna (French Red Cross) to hear about their experiences being young volunteers in an EU Outermost Region. -
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The stakes are high for the 2023 EU Budget- will the EU deliver on its commitments?
The 2023 EU budget should apply a principled and people-centred approach aiming to boost resilience, strengthen social cohesion, and reach the most vulnerable groups. -
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Mounting global needs call for renewed European leadership on resettlement
We call EU leaders to make the most out of the solidarity provided in the last months, and to step up resettlement to meet global protection needs. -
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First European Humanitarian Forum: improving assistance and collaboration to address needs
The European Humanitarian Forum on 21-23 March 2022 focused on many of the most pressing global issues. -
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French Red Cross priorities for the French Council Presidency
French Red Cross recommendations across four priority issues: youth engagement, social economy, homelessness and crisis response. -
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The road towards affordable, high-quality long-term care in the EU
Our workshop on the European Care Strategy identified challenges to quality long-term care and how to resolve them, focusing on care for older people in Slovenia. -
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The EU cannot shirk its responsibilities towards Afghans in need of international protection
Ahead of the Resettlement Forum, we call for an ambitious and additional resettlement programme for Afghan refugees and a flexible use of other available pathways to safety. -
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Time to Get Resettlement Moving!
Ahead of the EU Resettlement Forum, the Red Cross EU Office appeals to EU institutions and member states to urgently revive and increase resettlement efforts. -
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Pandemic drives EU preparedness efforts
Amendments to the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism allow for increased operational capacities and more flexibility to use funds in emergencies. -
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New Communication on the EU's humanitarian action – a mixed bag
The European Commission's recent Communication on EU humanitarian action addresses key concerns facing humanitarian action, but still leaves room for improvement. -
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Family reunification: adjusting EU procedures is crucial
Increased efforts are needed so that legal frameworks translate into smoother and more humane processes on the ground. Read the summary of our webinar on this issue. -
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Immigration detention should only be a last resort
A webinar organised by ICRC Brussels and the Red Cross EU Office brought together 70 experts to discuss its humanitarian impact, and alternatives to uphold human rights. -
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Climate change and COVID-19 must be tackled together
Adaptation, preparedness, anticipatory and early action must be immediately scaled up, breaking the silos and improving collaboration across all relevant sectors and actors. -
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Delivering FEAD beyond 2020: achievements, challenges and lessons learned to support the most deprived
One in five people in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion before the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands more struggle now, and many need help for the first time. -
Statement
Resettlement can't wait!
We appeal to the EU institutions and Member States to urgently revive and increase resettlement efforts. Read our joint statement with other aid organisations -
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World Humanitarian Day: real life heroes amid growing conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics
The aid community, including donor governments and other actors, must ensure safe access to people in need and funding for short and long-term – beyond the COVID-19 emergency. -
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The future of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
We join 18 CSOs in calling on EU co-legislators to work towards developing a more humane, transparent and effective Asylum and Migration Fund. -
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Using AMF to support transparent and effective migration policies
Recommendations from civil society organisations to ensure that the Asylum and Migration Fund (AMF) supports humane, transparent, and effective migration policies. -
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Arctic emergency response calls for cooperation and pre-planning
A new Finnish Red Cross report shows the need to enhance capacities and strengthen pre-planning for major accidents in the Arctic area. -
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Challenges & opportunities for the social inclusion of migrants in the EU
Civil society and EU institutional representatives debated how EU migration and asylum programmes and policies can enhance the social inclusion prospects of migrants. -
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Humanitarian space for migration work must be protected
We hope that the EU and its Member States will take decisive action to protect the humanitarian space for work with and for migrants in 2018. -
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Ten years of the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid
The Consensus references most of the key humanitarian issues of today, from the humanitarian-development nexus to the localisation of aid. -
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NGOs call upon EU institutions and member states to expand the use of safe and legal channels for refugees
We urge the Council and the European Parliament to continue to support and promote the use of humanitarian visas. -
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Red Cross EU Office Conference on the EU Asylum Reception System
The Red Cross EU Office convened a public conference to address the key challenges and prospects for guaranteeing high reception standards for asylum seekers across the EU.
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A new start in life for survivors of human trafficking
A joint project between the Italian Red Cross and the British Red Cross to provide tailored support to survivors of human trafficking. -
Supporting informed asylum decisions worldwide
The Austrian Red Cross works to provide accurate and up-to-date information on asylum seekers’ countries of origin to improve application processing across Europe.
