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[[Promoting and Establishing Alternatives to Immigration Detention in Cyprus]] is a project that seeks to identify pragmatic alternatives to detention and present solid recommendations for the adoption of these alternatives into the current system in Cyprus. In order to advocate for appropriate alternatives, the Humanitarian Affairs Unit will undergo a detailed mapping exercise of a variety of aspects determining immigration detention and, drawing on existing EU-wide research and practices on alternative measures, will identify alternatives to detention that are appropriate and realistic in the Cypriot context. The information gathered through research, interviews with migrant detainees and roundtable discussions with stakeholders will be compiled in a report which will propose concrete recommendations and solid alternatives to detention. | [[Promoting and Establishing Alternatives to Immigration Detention in Cyprus]] is a project that seeks to identify pragmatic alternatives to detention and present solid recommendations for the adoption of these alternatives into the current system in Cyprus. In order to advocate for appropriate alternatives, the Humanitarian Affairs Unit will undergo a detailed mapping exercise of a variety of aspects determining immigration detention and, drawing on existing EU-wide research and practices on alternative measures, will identify alternatives to detention that are appropriate and realistic in the Cypriot context. The information gathered through research, interviews with migrant detainees and roundtable discussions with stakeholders will be compiled in a report which will propose concrete recommendations and solid alternatives to detention. | ||
*[[AIDA - Asylum Information Database]] | *[[AIDA - Asylum Information Database]] | ||
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In the context of METS, the project partners work together towards developing a standard empowerment method to the needs of torture survivors in a variety of EU-countries, that is cost effective and standard yet suitable for different local contexts. This empowerment method will be piloted in 6 rehabilitation centers in Europe and 150 torture survivors are expected to be benefited during the duration of METS (April 2016 – March 2018). | In the context of METS, the project partners work together towards developing a standard empowerment method to the needs of torture survivors in a variety of EU-countries, that is cost effective and standard yet suitable for different local contexts. This empowerment method will be piloted in 6 rehabilitation centers in Europe and 150 torture survivors are expected to be benefited during the duration of METS (April 2016 – March 2018). | ||
*[[ Provision of Free Legal Assistance to Asylum Seekers]] | |||
[[Provision of Free Legal Assistance to Asylum Seekers]] is a project funded by the [[European Refugee Fund]] and the Republic of Cyprus. This project will compliment the additional projects run by [[Future Worlds Center]]'s Humanitarian Affairs Unit. Its mission is to provide asylum seekers with free, confidential, independent legal advice and representation, throughout the asylum procedure, and ensure access to a fair and effective examination of their case. | |||
*[[Improvement of the Situation of Asylum Seekers in Cyprus]] | |||
"Improvement of the Situation of Asylum Seekers in Cyprus" is a project funded by the Federal Republic of Germany. The project aims to take a holistic approach by working both at the individual and the societal levels. By offering legal services, we will respond to the needs of the target population, who are one of the most marginalised groups in the country and by launching public advocacy and awareness-raising activities we will affect xenophobic public attitudes, discriminatory state policies and practices in an effort to make Cyprus a more inclusive and accepting host society. This projects works complimentary to the other projects of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit. | |||
==Members of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit== | ==Members of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit== | ||
{{:Current Members of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit}} | {{:Current Members of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit}} | ||
