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==Strengthening Asylum Activities==
==Activities==


===<small>Projects</small>===
===<small>Projects</small>===
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*''' European Refugee Fund Community Actions project'''  
*''' European Refugee Fund Community Actions project'''  
The Future Worlds Center has been a partner in a European Refugee Fund Community Actions project, for the promotion and dissemination of good practice in addressing specific needs of vulnerable groups – especially victims of torture and human rights violations.  
The Future Worlds Center has been a partner in a European Refugee Fund Community Actions project, for the promotion and dissemination of good practice in addressing specific needs of vulnerable groups – especially victims of torture and human rights violations.  
The project was based on a transnational in-depth study and evaluation of working and treatment methods, and it run under the German Association of Psychological Centers for Refugees and Victims of Torture (BAFF).  
The project was based on a transnational in-depth study and evaluation of working and treatment methods, and it run under the German Association of Psychological Centers for Refugees and Victims of Torture (BAFF). The project was funded by the European Commission’s European Refugee Fund Community Actions 2009.
The project was funded by the European Commission’s European Refugee Fund Community Actions 2009.
 


===<small>Workshops</small>===
* Empowering Women Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Workshops on Sexual Health and Contraceptive Methods
To celebrate World Refugee Day, the Future Worlds Center team working on the project "Strengthening Asylum in Cyprus" in collaboration with the Cyprus Family Planning Association, organised two interactive workshops on sexual health and contraceptive methods. The workshops was primarily for the benefit of women asylum seekers and refugees. The first workshop was interpreted from English to French, and the second one from English to Arabic.During the workshops, participants were given grounding information on sexual health and contraceptive methods by experienced trainers of the Cyprus Family Planning Association, and had the opportunity to raise questions in a friendly and confidential environment.


===<small>Legal Portal</small>===
In our effort to raise awareness on refugee issues we have put together a legal portal, which essentially aims to keep people updated on any legal matters and to establish a level of communication between people who are interested in the legal perspective of refugee and asylum matters. 
The portal does not only aim to raise awareness amongst lawyers but also seeks to bring together professionals who will be interested in becoming involved in what we do. Our legal team will be able to assist you, as well as provide you with any relevant information on how to get involved in this type of work.
You can find most of the legal updates in our legal portal by following us on our blog at http://strengtheningasylum.wordpress.com/


===<small>Media Appearances</small>===
* [http://www.sigmalive.com/simerini/news/local/501468 Simerini 28/06/2012: Torture, the great shame of the 21st century]
* [http://www.sigmalive.com/simerini/news/local/500513 Simerini 22/06/2012: Unfortunately we will never change mentality]
* [http://www.sigmalive.com/simerini/columns/eks%20aformis/499849 Simerini 28/06/2012 : Amina, the story that was not read]
* [Cyprus Mail:


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