European NGO Platform Asylum and...

EPAMEuropean NGO Platform

Asylum and Migrationwww.ngo-platform-asylum-migration.eu

NGOS’ MEETING-PLACE SINCE 1994EPAM is the meeting-place of European non-govern-

mental organisations and networks seeking to con-

tribute to the development of asylum and migration

policy in the European Union. The Platform has been

running on a voluntary basis since 1994. Quarterly

meetings are co-chaired by the Churches’ Commis-

sion for Migrants in Europe (CCME) and UNHCR, while

quarterly working groups on asylum and migration

are chaired respectively by the European Council on

Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) and the Migration Policy

Group (MPG). New applications for membership are

discussed and approved in the plenary session of the

Platform.

MEMBERS

OBSERVERS EPAM members are NGOs that are:

- active on asylum and migration- networked across Europe- mostly based in Brussels

extensive experience on asylum and immigra-

tion law, policy and practice at the European

and Member State level

expert advice, research and statistics

expertise in legal and political issues on

asylum and migration

a place to exchange information and views on

the development of EU asylum and migration

policy

coordination of EU level advocacy actions

meetings with representatives of the European

Commission, Parliament, Permanent Rep-

resentations of Member States, and EU Presi-

dencies

WHAT DOES EPAM OFFER?

CONTACT EPAM

EPAMEuropean NGO Platform

Asylum and Migrationwww.ngo-platform-asylum-migration.eu

Better monitoring and e�ective implementation of the EU asylum and migration acquis to ensure compliance and identify needs for future policy 1

Human rights guarantees and independent monitoring for border management, return, and partnerships with third countries 3

No direct or indirect obstacles for families entitled to reuni�cation 5

Enhancing international protection and sharing responsibility 7

Develop future policies in dialogue with all stakeholders, including civil society2

Greater channels for regular migration to Europe4

Equal access to services guaranteed for all migrants, regardless of status6

KEY PRIORITIES FOR THE FUTURE EU ASYLUM AND MIGRATION POLICY

Read more about EPAM’s contributions and examples of achievement on our website atwww.ngo-platform-asylum-migration.eu

EXAMPLES OF ACHIEVEMENT

Greater role for civil society in new Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (AMIF) and European Migration Forum

Coordinated advocacy on Asylum Procedures and Quali�cation Directive

Reinforced implementation of EU Directive on right to Family Reuni�cation

Human rights guarantees and e�ective monitoring for the Returns Directive

Doris Peschke (CCME) co-Chair of EPAMdoris.peschke@ccme.be

Kris Pollet (ECRE) Chair of EPAM’s Asylum sub-groupkpollet@ecre.org

Thomas Huddleston (MPG)Chair of EPAM’s Migration sub-groupthuddleston@migpolgroup.com

Victim-centred and gender-sensitive legislation on violence, tra�cking, and survivors of torture8