This snapshot shows the numbers of new people on the move arriving from the Balkan route encountered by IRC Italy and Diaconia Valdese in Trieste Central Station area during the reporting period.

Joint NGO analysis on ensuring a fair and rights-based solidarity mechanism under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, in Greek language

Joint NGO report on ensuring a fair and rights-based solidarity mechanism under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, in Italian

Joint NGO analysis on ensuring a fair and rights-based solidarity mechanism under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, in Bulgarian.

IRC Poland - Protection Monitoring Report - Situation of Ukrainian Refugees in Poland (July-December 2024)

Since the conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023, millions have suffered. Altuma Ibrahim, a 45-year-old mother of nine, shares her journey of fleeing violence and seeking safety for her children.

The "RAISE EU" project successfully conducted 12 legal information sessions in Greece, enhancing refugees' understanding of their rights, EU values, and integration pathways.

The ParticipACTION initiative aims to elevate the voices of young people aged 16 to 23, with a focus on third-country nationals (TCNs), migrant youth, women, and girls, by promoting their involvement in decision-making at the local, national, and European Union levels. This report, informed by desk-based research, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), survey, interviews, interactive seminar and roundtable conducted in Lithuania, examines the levels of awareness, understanding, and participation among youth in democratic processes, the obstacles they face and the solutions they propose. The findings reveal that many young individuals have limited awareness of EU institutions, however, were quite well informed about EU programmes and initiatives, such as Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, even though many young people still are not taking part in these programmes. Although some feel increasingly connected to the idea of European citizenship, substantial knowledge gaps remains. Young people are generally more involved in local initiatives, where they feel a greater sense of connection and significance. In contrast, the EU is often viewed as distant and overly complex. A key barrier to participation is the widespread perception among youth that their voices are ignored, lack influence or fail to have a real impact. These challenges are even more pronounced for TCNs, who often face additional linguistic and cultural barriers that further hinder their engagement. Suggestions from both youth and relevant stakeholders consistently emphasize the importance of expanding civic education, offering firsthand experiences and activities that provide an opportunity to discuss and debate their views and opinions, encouraging peer-led learning and creating inclusive outreach strategies. Policy recommendations stress the need to reinforce civic learning, develop inclusiveness strategies among different groups, foster trust through open and transparent practices and ensure young people, including TCNs, receive the necessary support and mechanisms to access opportunities fairly and make their voice count.

The ParticipACTION project is designed to amplify young voices (aged 16-23), particularly those of third-country nationals (TCNs), migrant youth, women, and girls, in decision-making processes across local, national, and EU levels. This report, based on desk research, focus group discussions (FGDs), surveys, and interviews conducted in France, explores young people’s awareness, knowledge, and involvement in democratic life, the barriers they encounter, and proposed solutions. Key findings indicate that many young people in France possess limited knowledge of EU institutions and programmes like Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, with significant knowledge gaps persisting despite a growing sense of European citizenship among some. Engagement levels vary, showing a trend towards stronger involvement in local initiatives due to a more tangible sense of belonging, while the EU is often perceived as complex and distant. Major barriers to participation include administrative complexity, misconceptions about programme eligibility, and significant psychological barriers where youth do not perceive themselves as legitimate participants in EU spaces. Social inequalities, discrimination, and economic insecurity disproportionately affect marginalised groups, further limiting their involvement. Proposed solutions from young people and stakeholders consistently underscore the need for increased civic education, direct exposure to EU institutions, peer-to-peer learning, and proactive, inclusive outreach. Recommendations for policymakers focus on strengthening civic education, implementing inclusive policies addressing social inequalities, building trust through transparency, and providing adequate material and mentorship support to ensure equitable access to opportunities for all young people.