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Current migration trends indicate that Romania has evolved from a country of migration to a country of destination. However, national immigration policies focus on border security, while resident migrants, a growing social group, are not supported to integrate in the country. Policy-makers don`t consult migrants and refugees on the development and impact of public policies that directly address them, which contributes to their limited participation in local civic and social life. Due to this gap in national legislation, many refugees remain dependent on NGO support to exercise their rights to education, employment, health, housing etc.
The Coalition for Migrant and Refugee Rights - CDMiR was formed in response to the need for a permanent structured dialogue with public authorities on the integration of migrants. The project aims to strengthen the inter-sectoral dialogue in support of the fundamental rights of migrants and refugees in Romania.
The expected results are the following: Development of transparent and responsible procedures for organizational governance for CDMiR; development of CDMiR''s advocacy strategy; trainings for CDMiR''s members in the filed such as advocacy, fundraising, community development, communication etc; Monitoring the implementation of the National Strategy on Immigration; development and consolidation of CDMiR relations with other Networks, Platforms and Coalitions in order to address the topic of immigration and develop new strategies and tools in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
The direct beneficiaries of the project are CDMiR members, who will be involved in all the activities envisaged, as well as public institutions. Expected outcomes include the adoption of the CDMiR''s long-term advocacy strategy, the development of a series of alternative public policy proposals following consultations with refugees and migrants, and effective and transparent governance of the Coalition.