The first meeting of the new European Migration Forum will take place on 26-27 January 2015, and will ask for contribution of the civil society to address the migratory flows in the Mediterranean, from the situation of migrants in the countries of origin and transit before departure, to their journey and their reception once arrived to the EU. During the last year, the number of migrants who attempted to cross the Mediterranean on unseaworthy vessels and risked their lives to reach Europe, very often seeking international protection, has significantly increased, while the conditions of travel have worsened. Migrants face severe violation of human rights by the criminals who organize the journeys, and sometimes death. The magnitude of the phenomenon requires new resources and solutions to ensure an appropriate management of these migratory flows, responding fully to the humanitarian emergencies while maintaining fair and effective migration and asylum systems.
The call of participation is available here.
