15/12/2016
Reference number:
73/2016Hungarian NGO Artemisio Foundation awarded first prize for championing diverse and multicultural society in Hungary
2016 EESC Civil Society Prize - Migrants - Related Press releases
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3
29/11/2016
Reference number:
71/2016The record number of 284 applications for this year's EESC Civil Society Prize on Migration, has clearly shown that migration and the integration of refugees continues to be a major area of action and concern for European Civil Society. The 2016 Prize will reward model and inspiring projects that represent the best of human solidarity in Europe and which have demonstrated real on the ground impact.
23/05/2016
Reference number:
34/2016For nearly two years the large and unprecedented flow of refugees from war-torn or underdeveloped countries to the European Union has heavily impacted Europe's political and social life. Providing food and shelter for the masses of refugees reaching the EU, familiarise them with the new realities and cultural differences as well as supporting them through their integration process was and still is a major challenge which the concerned Member States could only face thanks to the spontaneous and overwhelming support of citizens and civil society in general.