Newsletter III April – June 2012

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally. Abraham Lincoln

April - June 2012

Editorial

Ukrainians are not for sale!

For almost 10 years Caritas Ukraine has been working to prevent the contemporary slavery – trafficking in human beings. Thousands of Ukrainians were prevented from being trafficked; hundreds of victims were successfully reintegrated into their families and communities. But still our citizens go abroad illegally and suffer from abuse, violence, exploitation and trafficking. More than 6000 people were questioned by Caritas Ukraine on the issue of going abroad. 75% of the responders answered that they would like to go abroad for work. Only 18.7% of responders have enough information about the rights of Ukrainian citizens abroad, and 67.4% know practically nothing about their rights. Caritas helps Ukrainians to understand the possibilities of work here in Ukraine, but also to prevent young people from being victims. The lack of information, corruption and social-economic crises in Ukraine leads to the increasing number of people who have suffered from human trafficking and forced labor. After many years of work in the field of human trafficking prevention and reintegration of victims I realized that it is impossible to combat trafficking only by the efforts of one country or one organization. It is very important to be in a coalition. The Euro-Mediterranean anti-trafficking project “Human beings gives to 11 countries-participants the unique possibility to unite their forces, experiences and best practices with the only final aim – to fight the shame of theIII rd millennium, and are not for sale” to say proudly “Human beings are not for sale!” Natalia Holynska Caritas Ukraine coordinator of Euro-Mediterranean Anti-trafficking program

CONTENTS The activity of the project:

Editorial...... 1 “International delegates visit Ukraine to prevent Project presentation...... 1 human trafficking” Country Presentation Albania...... 3 From 27th of May to 1st of June, the representatives of Caritas France, Turkey, Armenia, The Experience of Bulgaria and Albania participated in a study visit in Ukraine. The main focus was on the Caritas Albania...... 4 assistance to victims of trafficking and support of minor victims. From October 2011, Caritas’ partners in Eastern Europe and Mediterranean countries started working to- The Experience of Caritas Bosnia and Herzegovina ...... 5 gether to develop and strengthen the cooperation, to optimize and speed up the efforts to fight human trafficking. The experience of The foreign guests met in Caritas Ukraine office with national coordinators of programs Caritas Bucharest (Romania)...... 6 which focus on combating human trafficking, helping children of labor migrants, as well The experience as families and children in crisis, solving the consequences of labor migration. They of Caritas France...... 7 also visited some partner organizations like Women’s Perspectives, Salus, Caritas of Sambir-Drohobych Diocese and had the opportunity to listen to Ukrainians who shared The experience of their experience of migration during their conversations with a psychologist, an activity Caritas Kosovo ...... 8 carried out on regular basis in Caritas Drohobych. The experience of During the Round table in Truskavets on May, 30 they met and had discussions with Caritas Ruse...... 9 officials from Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy, OSCE in Ukraine, the International Or- ganization for Migration (IOM), Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, and representatives The experience of Caritas Turkey...... 10 from other Ukrainian non-governmental and community organizations engaged in hu- 2 April - June 2012 on”. tions that defend and to find new human rights, ways to protect minor victims, to ensure their legal protection, so organiza - various of network a building foreign of experience, help the with trafficking of victims to assistance of “The events held in the Lviv region at the end of May,” say the initiators, “were aimed to optimize work in the sphere• • • • • • • • • • • The following topicswere examined attheRoundtablediscussion: man trafficking prevention, for minorswhosuffered reintegration ofvictimsandsupport from humantrafficking. Consolidation of various structures forConsolidation ofvariousstructures helpingeach individualwhohassuffered from humantrafficking. of trafficking; Strengthening measures of state, government and NGOs to protect children and help minors who are victims trafficking; internal of victims to assistance complex a of development Ukraine, in trafficking of cases to attention Payingmore Joint ofvariouspublic,privateandchurch efforts institutions for effective assistancetovictims; Implementation ofmore systematic approach inassistingvictims oftrafficking; Development ofamechanism for statebudgetfundsfor theNGOsworking withvictims; Implementation oftheNationalReferralMechanism for victimsoftrafficking throughout Ukraine; status ofavictim; Implementation of the national identification mechanism for victims of trafficking and the establishment of the proceedings; The role of the State in the identification of the victim, reintegration of citizens and assistance during the court Church inreintegrating victimsofhumantrafficking; Greek-Catholic Ukrainian the of role the discussed also organizations.They IOM and Suchasnyk pectives, Salus, Women’s Ukraine, Per Caritas of network the by specifically Ukraine, in organizations governmental minors) non- (including by victims given to assistance informational psychological,financial, Social, medical, situationofhumantraffickingCurrent inUkraine; atalia Holynska Natalia aritas Ukraine Caritas - April - June 2012 COUNTRY PRESENTATION: Albania

Country name: The Republic of Albania Location: Albania is situated on the eastern shore of the Adri-

atic Sea, with Montenegro and Serbia to the north, Macedo- 3 nia to the east, and Greece to the south Capital: Tirana Population: 3,170,048 (January 2008 estimate). Apart from Albanians living in Albania, there are an estimated two mil- lion emigrants in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Canada and other countries. Area: 28.748 km² (land: 27,398 sq km and water: 1,350 sq km) Languages: Albanian (official - derived from Tosk dialect), linguistically a distinct branch of the Indo-European family. Religions: The traditional breakdown is 70% Muslim, 20% Orthodox (the autocephalous Albanian church) and 10% Catholic, but at best these figures indicate nothing more than nominal attachment to each faith. Albania is an ex- tremely secular society. All mosques and churches were closed in 1967 and religious observances prohibited; in November 1990, Albania began allowing private religious practice. Currency (code): Lek (ALL); borders such as in Greece, Italy, France, Belgium, etc. due to Flag description: red with a black two-headed eagle in the the increase of border control and lack of opportunities for traf- center fickers to manage to cross the borders for their victims of traf- Land boundaries: total: 717 km ficking. Border countries: Greece 282 km, Macedonia 151 km, Montenegro 172 km, Kosovo 112 km The new “trafficking within the Albanian borders” consumes all Ethnic groups: Albanian 95%, Greek 3%, other 2% (Vlach, the features of a criminal act of trafficking starting from recruit- Roma (Gypsy), Serb, Macedonian, Bulgarian) (1989 est.) ment, transportation and exploitation of minors for sexual ser- Time Zone: Albania is in the Central European Time Zone vices or begging. (GMT+1). Caritas Albania Caritas Albania has operated in Albania since 1992 and has worked in close collaboration with different groups in the Alba- Trafficking in Albania nian Civil Society and also with the international Caritas Net- Trafficking in human beings is one of the phenomena that has work, with focus on social work, especially with most marginal- flourished in Albania upon changes that happened after the dic- ized groups. The purpose of the Anti-trafficking project is to enhance the tatorial regime. It has developed as an international phenom- capacity of Caritas Albania to raise awareness of trafficking enon but also as an internal one immediately after the 90’s. amongst the targeted communities, as well as to provide tar- The factors that have caused it directly are: poverty, high levels geted responses to prevent trafficking of the at-risk women and of unemployment, a weakening of State, low level of social pro- children by offering opportunities that would support profes- tection, inequality in the distribution of income, dissolution of sional development and employment. Successful initiatives the existing social networks within family and community and from different parishes and congregations via mini-project also, racial discrimination. All these have incited the trafficking schemes are being developed through the project. in human beings abroad. The anti-trafficking project has been operating since 2005 and According to the US trafficking in persons report Albania is on. Caritas Albania has been engaged, for several years, in re- mainly a source country where men, women and children are ducing the human beings trafficking by working in two parallel used for trafficking for sexual purposes and forced labor, includ- directions: ing exploitation of children for begging. in community with diocesan Caritas, with different target Women are trafficked more for commercial sex purposes while groups, through awareness campaigns for the children, women, men for begging or petty crimes. Some of the most vulnerable girls and the community in entirety; and secondly, in the area of children are the Balkan-Egyptians and Roma children in par- advocacy and lobby through the participation in coalitions put- ticular who are targeted for sexual purposes and forced beg- ting pressure on the government to change or improve the laws ging. This community is marginalized due to discrimination and and to support the started work. racism against them, lack of opportunities to get rid of poverty and lack of social support. Aurora Koqeku Nowadays Albania is facing a rapidly growing internal trafficking as well which is very difficult to analyze and control. Appar- Caritas Albania ently there are less cases of human trafficking beyond Albanian 4 April - June 2012 n ter red i priua nes o e ecm ad ac- and cepted. welcome be to needs particular in friends their and community this that is important is what also and labor other and begging for exploited are and trafficking of prey often fall peers their childrenthat Non-Roma werefact the sensitizedon particular, thework inthestreets. in and, lifestreet in presented risks the wereon sensitizedand participated children Roma non and Roma 80 About children. activity as rights their The on children . of society” works numerous the with common started a in together live we and Rreshen on the 21st of under April the motto of Caritas Diocesan the byorganized was activity second The of children andotherpeopleinvited from thecityparticipated. muchwherechildren,parentsyou” 60 non-Roma, as or Roma of Caritas the diocesan ShkodraPeacetopic in the under village by developed was activity first The their exclusion from sociallife. towards act to not and people Roma welcome to community hosting of sensitization the community, this of traditions and culture the of promotion the rights, social their on and munity com- this awarenessof of increase the life, social into children These activities aim at the development and integration of Roma tional Day2012. onthe8thofApril - Interna Roma on activities sensitizing two organized Rreshen Caritas Albania, together with Diocesan Caritas of Shkodra and National C ampaigns withC The Experienceof Carit love“I as books the aritas Albania “We are all equal as Albania ate intosexual exploitation. abuses of people passing by, psychological abuses or which can easily degener physical to exposed and streets the in stay and voice to forced their are children when is situation worst the raised that claimed children the conference this During recommendations for theimprovement ofthesituation. offered and questions raised conditions, economic-social ous - seri the to due faced peers their problems the presented who children seven included Conference National the of Panel The tion for laborby Albania. thecoalitionandCaritas nized in the framework of the International Day against exploita- NOT the labor child against day International the On creative andinteractive abilities. developtheir to meant animators by conducted games mation organized character,psycho-social with ani- games wereentertaining different there activity, the During organizations. ber mem- the fromchildren over200 together brought activity The combating exploitation ofchildren for laborpurposes. awarenesson raise to aimed actually June, of 1st the on party game the activity the organized Trafficking (BKTF) Child Against All Togethercoalition the with collaboration in Albania, Caritas xploitation for Exploitation . The activity, organized in the form of a of form the in organizedactivity, to”. The want I L a national conference was orgaconferencewas- national a abor” hildhood is “Childhood play “I - April - June 2012 5 V YLQH R Kozina Ivana RQIHUHQFLMH DULWD HN & %LVNXSVN %RVQHL+HUFHJ Caritas Bosnia and Herzegovina OF ERIENCE EXP THE NA RZEGOVI SNIA & HE AS BO estoring Dignity” “Restoring ampaign: Inter-Religious Council (IRC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Council of Religious Leaders organized organized Leaders Religious of Council European the and Herzegovina and Bosnia of (IRC) Council Inter-Religious European The Herzegovina. and Bosnia in women against violence overcome to campaign Dignity” “Restoring the Bosnia on emphasis with event, the of topic the on speech a hold to Kozina Ivana invited Network Faith of Women This is partNetwork family in Europe. of of the Faith Peace Religions for Women The European and Herzegovina. at launched the campaign closing was of the annual meeting of Council the of European Religious Leaders – Re- ligions for Peace (ECRL) that was held in Sarajevo between 8 – 10 May. ECRL brings together senior religious historicalChristianity Judaism, religions: and Islam together with Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs Europe’s leaders from and Zoroastrians. of April in hotel Bristol till the Multi 18th on country combating human workshop in trafficking Sarajevo 17th From Bosnia of Security of Ministry with co-operation in Commision European the by organized was event This held. was and Herzegovina. Caritas Bosnia and Herzegovina was one of three NGOs invited in this very significant event, great a was it Also, Herzegovina. and Bosnia in traffiking combating for important most the events of one definitly trafficking. combating in experience exchange to had countries European many from profesionals opportunitythat a delivered Union European & Brussels Vision World Director Executive & Representative EU - Wanders Marius Mr. anti-trafficking the presented also He world. the in trafficking human combating in NGOs the of role the on speech in general. and of Caritas network of Caritas Bosnia and Herzegovina work posibili- the things, other Among Herzegovina. and Bosnia Caritas visited Wanders Mr.Marius April, of 19th the On Secretary former the is Wanders Marius Mr. discussed. were Caritas and Vision World between cooperation of many ties do can Vision World and B&H in Caritas that believes He COATNET. of founder and Europa Caritas of General with Roma population. especially working good things together, a meeting to discuss about this topic soon. to organize Vision are World and Caritas Bosnia and Herzegovina Other activities in the past two months are regular project activities: workshops with young Roma people, - work shops in youth centers, workshops at faculties, apprenticeship program, economic empowerment, handicrafts etc.) and networking. courses (sewing, vocational C CARIT 6 April - June 2012 • • • • • • • • • • Participating HighSchools inBucharest for discussions,debatesandbrainstorming. participative exercise‘warm-up’ and point starting a as journalists, and sionals printed materials, movies,dances, songs, created videos, in time by as other students, profes such - materials prevention existing of Each meeting was used to introduce students with a wide diversity mation andtrainingmeetings,dealingwiththree maintopics: a 3 infor 3 to exposed been for has 10classes the of each trafficking, period month of understanding proper a ensure to order In (Italy) andSevilla (Spain). Genova, in Torino,schools high Collegno 10 in place took contest tion campaign focused on these two forms of exploitation. A similar prevena in - used be to product media a design to hand, other the on and, - trafficking of form new rather a – tourism sex and tation ticularly on the violation of the rights of the victims of sexual exploi - raise awareness of the directly involvedto hand, youth on one human the rights, par on was, Ideas of Contest the of aim double The (Argentina America andBrazil). in Latin 3 European (Romania, countries Spain and Italy) and two countries AND continental project continental trans- the of pillars main the of one – preventionactivity campaign Ideas’10fromof the ‘Contest Bucharestthe in schoolsunder high students the by produced and designed materials campaign the On the 21st of June, 2012 Caritas Bucharest Association published producing and campaign materials designing in involved directly – Bucharest in 296 coordinatedstudents, by 38 teachers from 10 high schools andsextohuman trafficking urism International C School. High Greek-Catholic Cipariu’ ‘Timotei ‘Nichita Stanescu’HighSchool; High School; Spanish Cervantes’ de ‘Miguel ‘Ion Neculce’HighSchool; Botev’HighSchool; ‘Hristo Bulgarian High School; Economic Kiritescu’ C. ‘Costin ‘Sf. Roman-Catholic HighSchool; Iosif’ ‘Media’ Technical College; ‘A.D. Xenopol’ EconomicHighSchool; College; Technical Works Public and Architecture Socolescu’ N. ‘Ioan 3. 2. 1. SEX What canwe dotoprevent it? What are theconsequencesofhumantrafficking? What ishumantrafficking? TO- URISM Carit “COMBATING ” ETTS as Bucharest(Romania) ampaign to prevent “implemented with 17with “implemented from partners TRAFFIC The exprienceof OF BEINGS HUMAN - - are likely tobeexposed intheirwishofhaving abetterlife. so that to reduce all forms of exploitation women, children and approach,men rights human the strengthening change attitudinal and cultural the bring will and general in opinion public the on impact significant a have will generation young the of contribution direct the with achieved materials and activities these all that hope We America. in Europe andLatin campaign to be implemented in 2013 and 2014 in the five countries transnational a for materials into packed be will students, Spanish productsproducts,the These with createdalong by and Italian the http://youtu.be/LTVgItiMxqw -longvideopackage package video short – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owFFnxZOoZU created byall the26materials thestudents. links to view the and short long video subtitled packages, including the by HereAlbania. in arecamp summer the the groupRomanian during presented and taken been have products these of Some as posted on dedicated pages on Facebook and other social sites. well as Association, Bucharest Caritas and of institutions partners organizations, NGOs, other of sites the on uploaded munities, pact long and videos) short and disseminated in other school com- been converted into campaign (posters, materials postcards, com- haveproducts 26 the all students, all of work the value to order In be seenHERE! can Ideas of producedContest forand worksthis designed the All School. High Economic Xenopol’ ‘A.D. - Recruitment’ of Trap the ercise: ex “Simulation video short schoolresponsibility: and Courage Economic HighSchool; Originality:: ‘The Hand’ – water color painting - ‘Costin C. Kiritescu’ olic HighSchool; F human trafficking” ‘IonNeculce’HighSchool; against ‘Fight movie short message: conveyed and Welldefined vantes’ SpanishHighSchool; Cer de ‘Miguel - ‘Hurt’ song the message: and text – Creation Other SpecialRewards were givenfor: the third. dents from ‘Miguel de Cervantes’ Spanish High School was placed III: Prize Free!Stay Informed! ‘Stayposter, The stu- bycreatedthe man trafficking, which can be easily used in any school at all levels. PrizeII: crossworda productis wining second The inspiredby hu- by thestudents. ‘Media’ bythe directed and Technicalacted written, team, College Prize I: The winner of the contest is the movieshort ‘WHY?’ created charest CityStudentCouncil. students from other high 5 schools in Bucharest, of members of the commission Bu- a and NGOs; and Sports Education, Youth and the of Ministry from Beings, experts Human Trafficking against in as Agency National well as companies, media and advertising televisions, of representatives including professionals, of mission havecom- evaluateducts the been bycommissions: twoseparate In order to have a balanced, fair and proper selection, the 26 prod- The bestcampaignproducts –nationallevel amily values: short video ‘The video short values: amily

- ‘Sf. Iosif’ Roman-Cath‘Sf.- - Iosif’ Mask” Bucharest aritas BucharestCaritas abriela ChiroiuGabriela - - April - June 2012 7 Jakup Sebedini Cairtas Kosovo hildren “Children in street situation, prevention as Kosovo ational training Regional and National Caritas Kosovo, as part of the regional project, to combat traffickingheld inwas and Albania Caritas by humanorganized was that training beings, two-day participateda has in Tirana in on 24-25 May with 2012, the theme methods and their integration in society”. Caritas during Kosovo this training has participated with members, of 10 representatives all shelters who in work with Kosovo victims of trafficking and domestic violence, aswell of Caritas Kosovo. as representatives The situation of street children and the violation of their minimum and the Albanian state. issue that links the state of Kosovo problematic rights is a common Caritas Kosovo considers this training to be of a particular importance and a very good chance of creating an overview of the current situation in both countries, identifying the possibilities and methods the review and risk at categories identifying issue, this of chains of both countries on the proper interventions toward preventing and combating of this phenomenon. During - 11 15 June, Caritas 2012, in Kosovo, the framework of the project against traf- issues. training on psycho-social day a five with human beings, has organized ficking shel- in working staff the of building capacity the strengthen to was training the of aim The ters. Given the specific nature of thework in the such training awas shelter, divided into psy- the and psycho-trauma “the with dealt specifically module the of One modules. two chological techniques of therapeutic intervention on the work with victims of trafficking”, assistance and services qualitative provide to able be shelters the of staff the that order in victims. possible, to the sheltered on the best way arit f C o erience exp The 8 April - June 2012 man trafficking andnewproject forpreventinghumantrafficking program Training New focus of mative campaignsintheirschools. tional project. These students are already implementing infor by the Bulgarian Anti-trafficking Commission, as a part of Na- traffickinghuman on preventiontraining peer” conducted to “peer a in part took volunteers young of group Another October – The European Anti -Trafficking Day. of 18th the on campaign school a with starting school, their in activities the out carry to preparations start will volunteers trained the year, school 2013 - 2012 the of begging the At groupA month. volunteers6 of were group.pilot a as trained play. The training is to continue for 3 months, with 2 classes / Each module includes theoretical presentation, as well as role Humanrelations andExploitation. Human rights, – modules 3 of society.consists the training to The mitment com- affecttheir to thus relations,and human perspectiveof the fromdeviations its and society civil about understanding ficking. The training program aims to increase young people’s - traf human preventing for pupils for program training ules new a running started Ruse 2012Caritas March In School prevention: countries and a severe human rights violation, the protectionthe severeviolation, a and rights human countries destination and source in both problem significant a is ings be- human in trafficking that awareness general a Despite man T rafficking: The exprienceofCarit aritas Caritas Ruse’s programs for combating 3 mod- 3 Hu- Ruse - mania with mania ight of Right the of “Promotion project years 3 a created Romania, venia, tas Slovakia plus and human rights protection NGOs from Slo- - Cari Bulgaria), in Strada (La Association Animus Committee, In this regard Caritas Ruse, together with Netherlands Helsinki oftraffickedthe rights persons. system about trafficking, its consequences for the victims and judicial the within knowledge of lack effectively; used not are provide these services; the relevant legal provisions for victims sons to legal aid/ legal counsel; no qualified lawyers, who can per trafficked for referraleffective no are: problems core The prosecution by the judicialsystem. the for instrumental as seen purely are victims Often victims. the of rights human the neglecting while defendants, the of rights human the on put be to tends emphasis professionals, priority a as legal among arediscussed by rights authorities. human When not viewed is person trafficked of rights the of h poet s umte t te uoen omsin and hopefully willbefundedtilltheendof2012. Commission European the to submitted is project The based approach”. as T rafficked mphasis on Emphasis P ersons in Bulgaria, Bulgaria, in ersons Legal upport - Support lovakia and Slovakia A Joana T Human aritas Ruse Caritas rezieva Rights Ro- - April - June 2012 9 rance Caritas F enevieve Colas Genevieve as onfronted Confronted to the crisis, what well-being for the « children and their families and what solidarity generations?” between France How to raise of awareness the general public and the authorities on the issue of child trafficking? And how to be successful for these children at risk not to be considered merely under the spectrum of juvenile crime, in distress? illegal immigration, stigma or youth What to is face an prevention new forms effective of recruitment and exploitation of - through traffick children traffickinging? ofPreventing minors is These acting causes on are numerous its and causes. often theresult of an accumulation of the factors: existence poverty, of a demand, family or “micro social” fragilities, lack of information or the yet emigration of unaccompanied minors and / or at risk of being to How exploited. act on these causes? to how or 2012, of end the for obligation a European trafficking: of victim minors of identification and Detection and methods effective develop to themselves committed have States European practice? to theory from move practices of identification and protection of thechildren victim of What trafficking. are the most appropriate them? to implement How methods and procedures? including society, the into reintegration their until trafficking human of victim children to support provide to How after their and family these majority?an the ties complex youth, appropriatesociety are must an- For provide transition the States, most in Also, permanent. and successful be to reintegration the for situation each to swer it with the youth. crucial to prepare It is therefore protection. to majority to a reduced is synonymous How to develop networking at international, regional and local levels among the actors involved in the fight against the trafficking The of European minors? Commission has identified as a priority the need to improve the coordination and the cooperation between the key stakeholders and the coherence of the anti-trafficking Who should be involved? this? to achieve needed What tools are policies. arit f C o erience exp The In a process of European advocacy on the issue of child poverty in Europe, Secours Catholique-Caritas France and Caritas Europa organize in November a seminar entitled “ Confronted to the crisis, what well-being for the children and their families and what solidarity between generations?”. One of the main topics is the question of participate thirty will Caritas, ...) NGOs, the from in countries (European Representatives minors. of trafficking the discussions and debates organized in the framework of this seminar which will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st in Paris. 2012 November will be raised duringworkshops: questions of minors, several On the topic of the trafficking - - - - - Plenum time will enable the participants (from both the civil society and the national and European institutions) to discuss ideas, suggestions and recommendations to improve the situation and be more efficient against the of minors. trafficking This meeting is the result of the work carried out by different partners on these issues throughout the year and is a step in the process advocacy led our by organizations at national at level, European within level, the Caritas network and other NGOs and at international level through Coatnet (Christian Organisations Trafficking Against Network). hildren victims of human trafficking” “Children victims European advocacy: The experience of Caritas Turkey &DULWDV 7UNL\H

2012. Not all of them will be recognized as refugees, and even the quota of refugees that is yearly accepted for resettlement to third countries remains low. As a consequence, such youth will be forced to remain in Turkey for years without proper education, integration and assistance programs, therefore easily attracted by criminal networks in the hope of reaching Europe or believing the fake promise of easy, well paid jobs. Particularly worth of attention is placed now on the condition of the young boys and girls who must leave the state shelters after becoming 18, having to cope suddenly with ur- gent material needs – housing above all - and suffering from a lack of orientation programs to increase their autonomy. It was decided to organize a two-day seminar, providing information on existing initiatives, giving a realistic picture of the asylum situation and life conditions in bordering countries, and raising awareness within this group about potential risks of being captured by illegal organizations and traffickers. Caritas Turkey is already in contact with some of these youth for as- Concert “World refugee day, sistance and counseling, and will be partly responsible part of the celebrating with music and song” organization of the workshops, that will take place in the autumn. On the occasion of the World Refugee Day, on the 20th of June, During the months of May and June 2012, Caritas Turkey took dif- Caritas Turkey organized a free concert in partnership with several ferent initiatives in the framework of its activities against trafficking Church communities and some NGOs, and with the precious sup- in human beings. port of the Turkish and foreign volunteers who helped with its orga- On May 17, a meeting with IOM Istanbul Head Office and the Coun- nization in all aspects. Refugees and migrants performed their mu- ter Trafficking Department representatives was held, with the aim of sic and dances together with local artists, to raise awareness and exchanging updated information on current projects and discuss- enjoy together a night of music and songs. The central church of ing what they consider as being the existing gaps in an identifica- St. Antoine opened its doors to welcome more than 50 musicians tion-assistance system. from many different countries, religions and cultures, and thanks The difficulty in obtaining the permission of the authorities for pre- to informative material prepared in 5 languages – Turkish, English, vention actions within the Turkish school system, a lack of attention Armenian, French and Arabic - the issues of migration, refugee, in the media and the lack of a specific legislation for men and minor and trafficking were presented to the public coming from different victims were mentioned. As a result of the meeting and given the al- communities. ready existing cooperation between IOM and Caritas Refugee and Radio Vaticana’s new about the event (in French): http://www.oec- Migrant Service for referrals and following up of individual cases, it umene. radiovaticana.org /fr1/articolo .asp?c=600596 is possible to consider common initiatives for the near future. Chira Rambaldi Some NGOs and some intergovernmental organizations attended a meeting held in Istanbul on the 5th of June, all parties agreed about Caritas Turkey the importance of taking action for prevention, specifically target- ing unaccompanied migrant and asylum seeker minors and very young single people. UNHCR confirmed a relevant increase in the numbers of unaccompanied minors - particularly from Afghanistan, but also from Somalia, Congo, Guinea and different African countries - who were apprehended and/or applied for asylum in Turkey in

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