FEEL project and the local workshop in Fayt-Les-Manage: Enhancing Refugee Integration Strategies
On May 23, 2024, ECEPAA had the pleasure of hosting a local workshop at Le Val-Fayt in Fayt-Les-Manage. This event, conducted in both English and French, focused on fostering refugee inclusion through the Whole School Approach (WSA). The workshop aimed to equip educators, administrators, and community members with the skills needed to formulate more effective…
BRIDGING BORDERS: DEI AND IMMIGRANT INCLUSION IN LATVIAN HIGHER EDUCATION
In the preceding articles, an analysis was conducted on the advancement of policies related to inclusion, equality and diversity for migrants in European higher education, focusing in the last post on their implementation in Turkey. The latter had recently experienced an increase in young immigrants, which led to the implementation of additional frameworks by universities…
Bridging Borders: DEI and Immigrant Inclusion in Turkish Higher Education
The previous post introduced the imperative of immigrant integration policies in university settings, outlining progress in Europe and areas for improvement. This article focuses on Turkey, which has faced challenges in implementing effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks in its institutions. Therefore, there will be an analysis of the complexities of immigrant integration in…
Rakovník’s Workshop on Refugee Integration
In the historical town of Rakovník, Czech Republic, a pivotal gathering is on the horizon. The FEEL project (Fostering refugEEs incLusion) proudly announces its international workshop slated for April 22nd to 26th, 2024, targeting the seamless integration of refugees, with a spotlight on educational integration. The FEEL workshop represents a significant stride towards redefining refugee…
Bridging Borders: Examining DEI Policies in European Higher Education for Immigrant Inclusion
In recent years, the discourse surrounding immigrant integration has permeated discussions not only at the European Union level but also within the educational systems of individual member states. Since around 2016, significant migration flows and demographic shifts have prompted integration to the forefront of policy agendas across Europe. This is particularly evident in the field…
European Solidarity in Action: the response to the Ukraine crisis in Italy, Greece, the Czech Republic and Belgium
Russian aggression in Ukraine has unleashed an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, putting European solidarity to the test. Italy, Greece, the Czech Republic and Belgium responded with significant commitment, demonstrating the flexibility and diversity of responses within the European Union. In Italy and Greece, the integration of displaced Ukrainians has become a priority, with government bodies and…
Promoting Refugee Inclusion in the Education System: The FEEL Project
The FEEL project (Fostering refugEEs incLusion) represents an ambitious initiative aimed at promoting organizational inclusion and diversity, with a particular focus on policies in the education and training sector. This commitment materializes through a holistic approach that encompasses various targeted activities. Firstly, a comprehensive review of the approach of the involved schools is planned, with…
The Evolution of the European Union’s immigration strategy: The EU-Africa Immigration Odyssey
As mentioned in the previous post, to conclude this series of articles dedicated to the New Pact on Immigration and Asylum, we will focus on the relationship that has been defined over the years between the EU and third countries, particularly African ones. The goal that the European Union has set itself is to create…
The evolution of the European Union’s Immigration strategy: the Voluntary Solidarity Mechanism
In the previous post, we made an introduction to the New Pact on Immigration and Asylum explaining that the main objective is to make reception procedures more effective with new border controls and procedures and the reform of the Schengen system. In today’s post, we will discuss the theme of solidarity, while our next post…
Empowering Inclusion: FEEL Project meeting in Turin
From October 2 to 5, 2023, Turin, Italy hosted the first transnational meeting of the Erasmus+ project, “Fostering RefugEEs inclusion – FEEL”. The project (feel-project.eu) is geared towards equipping educators, school leaders, and youth/migrant organization professionals, with enhanced tools to seamlessly integrate individuals, particularly Ukrainians, into both the educational system and the broader local community.…