A research study on “The Living Conditions of Asylum-Seekers” was commissioned by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Cyprus and was conducted by the University of Nicosia.
More than 600 asylum-seekers and professionals across Cyprus participated in the study in order to depict a holistic picture of the asylum-seekers’ living conditions. The Report sets out a number of recommendations for action by governmental departments, local authorities, NGOs and the asylum-seekers themselves to ensure dignified living standards.
Agenda
| 10.00-10.15 | Registration of participants |
| 10.15-10.30 | Welcome and opening addresses Dr Stefanos Spaneas, Associate Professor, University of Nicosia Mr Damtew Dessalegne, Representative, UNHCR in Cyprus |
| 10.30-11.00 | Presentation of the Report, Dr Stefanos Spaneas, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Nicosia |
| 11.00-11.30 | Reflections on the Report by an asylum-seeker, governmental and non-governmental representatives |
| 11.30-12.00 | Discussion |