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Framing a positive approach to migration

 
Paris, 6-7 November 2008

At a time when the EU institutions are considering a new programme for the design of EU policies in the area of home affairs after 2010 and the European Council has underlined 'the need for a renewed political commitment' on a common immigration policy, this policy seminar will enable anti-racist civil society to proactively define the frame of reference for debate on an EU approach to migration. It will consider the practical realities of EU migration policy, but also the less tangible 'shape of the debate' that underlies the approach taken and leads to these practical realities. It will argue that the foundation stone for migration policies must be the human rights framework and that migrants' rights should not be dependant on the shifting sands of public opinion.

In pursuit of the overall objective of 'framing a positive approach to migration' and to influence the forthcoming work of the European Union in bringing forward a renewed political commitment on a common immigration policy the seminar specifically aims to:

  • Set the debate into the context of ENARs mandate on migration;
  • Examine the dominant rhetoric on migration and challenge the common misconceptions;
  • Analyse developments in the field of migration policy from an anti-racism and human rights perspective;
  • Bring into the debate the main priorities and issues on migration and human rights from a rights based and NGO perspective and enable detailed dialogue on priority areas;
  • Consider the implications of the Lisbon Treaty in increasing policy coherence, including the role of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights;
  • Enable participants to strategically understand, debate and influence the debate on migration, including the linkages between migration and social policy, in the EU at its formative stages;
  • Define recommendations for principles that can underpin a positive approach to migration in Europe;
  • Empower civil society and policy makers to act as a driving force to positively influence the formation of a common immigration policy for the European Union.
  • Build partnerships with key actors in civil society, including NGOs, Trade Unions, Local Government etc.
 
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