Our Chairperson had the opportunity to join the Second Edition of the European Summit of Refugees and Migrants 17-19 January 2023 in Berlin, Germany. The event is organised by the European coalition of migrants and refugees and Global Refugee-Led Network.
This summit brought together community organizers, leaders, advocates, practitioners, and activists of refugee and migrant backgrounds from all the EU countries as well as the UK. Together, they will strengthen their capacity to influence the European agenda and European policies, including on integration.
Participants discussed the continuous need to build meaningful and value-based partnerships; funding through inclusive, intersectional and fit-for-purpose funding programmes; the need to tell stories of shared humanity; and the collaboration and solidarity that flourish in safe spaces and in allyship across social sectors.
The event was also meant to serve as a platform for sharing experiences, concerns and interests. There were many inspiring encounters through the networking during these three days. We will continue to keep in touch with our new friends and work stronger together on the European level.
