Simultaneous ceremonies in France of Republican Sponsorship of exiled persons

Submitted by Ms. Anqi ZHANG on

On 18 December 2021, ANVITA coordinated the organisation of numerous Republican Sponsorship ceremonies throughout France, organised by some twenty local authorities, in collaboration with local associations, thus enabling the sponsorship of more than 300 exiled persons. Republican sponsorship has a symbolic and non-legal value, in other words, it has no direct influence on obtaining a residence permit.

EMBRACIN Project - Reception of young people in exile

Submitted by Ms. Anqi ZHANG on

This action was submitted through the GFMD Mayors Mechanism Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees.
EMBRACIN is a comprehensive model for the reception of young adult migrants, with whom we have had experiences in Andalusia in the cities of Seville, Jaén and Cádiz. These three experiences of reception, for a total of 16 young nationals from third countries, are each supported by six professionals from different disciplines: medicine, law, social work, language interpretation, teaching and psychology.

The City of Choice

Submitted by Ms. Anqi ZHANG on

Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) will implement programming that promotes the involvement and employment of migrants, refugees and receiving communities in the environmental and economic sustainability of Nairobi most marginalized areas. NCCG will first conduct a baseline survey to understand the skills and employment needs of migrant, refugee and IDP communities living in informal settlements in Nairobi. Based on this survey, livelihoods and resilience strategies will be developed in concert with target communities.

Witnesses and Victims of Trafficking in Persons Protection Office

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The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has initiated procedures for establishing an office for the protection of victims and witnesses in cases of Trafficking in Persons. The office will act as a focal point with the Public Prosecution's Office and will look into protection requests. It aims at protecting victims and witnesses from psychological and material damage throughout Public Prosecution procedures.

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