The second 2014 issue of the e-newsletter of the Office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Slovakia informs about IOM activities that took place from January to March 2014.

Newsletter of the IOM Office in the Slovak Republic, Issue 02/2014

Content of the IOM Newsletter, Issue 02/2014:

Upcoming events

• Migrants Will Be Advised at One-Stop Shops in Bratislava and Košice

Number

863 / During the first three months of 2014 the IOM Migration Information Centre (MIC) provided 863 consultations to 576 clients from more than 70 countries.

80 / From January to March 2014, 80 employees from state and public institutions participated in IOM trainings and workshops about migration, intercultural skills and regional cooperation. These events help the participants in their work with migrants in Slovakia.

124 / From October 2012 to April 2014, IOM helped 124 Slovak citizens who were not granted asylum in Canada. IOM provides them with assistance before and during their return from Canada and reintegration assistance in Slovakia.

Previous activities and events

• 114 New Refugees Found a Temporary Shelter in Slovakia
• IOM Trained Representatives of State and Public Administration
• IOM Supports Migrant Communities
• Migrants Seek Counselling at One-Stop Shops

IOM client stories

• Do You Find Working in Britain for £ 20 a Week Attractive?
• Minh from Vietnam: Without IOM Support I Could Not Have Returned Home

We offer

• Get to Know Slovakia Through the Courses of Socio-cultural Orientation
• Free Courses of the Slovak Language for Migrants
• Join the Atlas of Migrant Communities
• Counselling on Changes in the Act of Residence for Foreigners

Publications

• Residence of Foreigners in Slovakia
• EMN Synthesis Report: Identification of Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings in International Protection and Forced Return Procedures
• EMN Synthesis Report: Organization of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers
• 6th Issue of the EMN Bulletin

IOM in media

• News selection about activities of the IOM Bratislava published in the Slovak media from January 2014.

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