UNHCR Cyprus - Second Annual Refugee Integration Conference - Day 1

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UNHCR Cyprus - Second Annual Refugee Integration Conference - DAY 1 (09.12.2020) 0:00:00 - 0:00:44 Welcome from George Ailiotis, Protection Associate, UNHCR Cyprus 0:00:45 - 0:11:15 Opening remarks from Katja Saha, UNHCR Representative in Cyprus ***** SESSION I: The legal framework in Cyprus against racism and racial discrimination 0:12:45 - 0:45:05 Ms. Olga Komiti, Protection officer, UNHCR: Introduction: The legal framework in Cyprus 0:45:35 - 1:00:45 Mr. George Kakotas, Office of the Commissioner for Administration (Ombudsman): Racial Discrimination in Cyprus – A review of the current situation from the perspective of the Cyprus Equality Body 1:09:05 - 1:32:35 Dr. Nikos Trimikliniotis, Professor of Sociology, Social Sciences and Law: The role of the anti-refugee sentiment in undermining legal frameworks and refugee integration policies 1:32:40 - 1:56:15 Ms. Nicoletta Charalambidou, Advocate: Existing gaps in Law and policy 1:56:20 - 2:32:20 Ms. Costandia Lilly, Police Sergeant: Reporting, investigating and prosecuting hate crime – Procedures and challenges 2:32:20 - 2:50:00 Session I: Q&A ***** SESSION II. Access to rights and services during the COVID-19 pandemic 2:50:45 - 3:02:15 Ms. Zenaida Onoufriou, Community-Based Protection Associate, UNHCR: Introduction to the topic 3:02:20 - 3:22:25 Mr. Eftychios Hadjichristodoulou, Social Welfare Services: The access of Asylum Seekers to State Support 3:22:30 - 4:11:15 Ms. Gosia Chrysanthou – CARITAS: Access to rights and services – The exacerbation of inequalities 4:11:20 - 4:25:35 Ms. Balqees Mohiyadin Abullahi: Personal experiences – Input from the community 4:25:45 - 4:34:30 Session II: Q&A ***** SESSION III. The National Integration Plan 4:34:35 - 4:36:35 Mr. George Ailiotis, Protection Associate, UNHCR - The role of integration policies in combating discrimination and xenophobia 4:39:55 - 4:41:30 UNHCR’s Recommendations for the National Integration Plan 4:42:00 - 5:00:00 Ms. Nadia Karayianni, Project Manager, First Step, Events Manager, IMH - The necessity of work orientation and vocational training. Lessons learned from the implementation of the project and good practices 5:00:30 - 5:23:45 Mr. Michalis Beys, Ministry of Interior: The Plan’s outline and special provisions for addressing discrimination and xenophobia 5:23:50 - 5:37:40 Mr. Doros Polykarpou, Executive Director, KISA - Enduring obstacles in the integration prospects of migrants in Cyprus and remarks on the first edition of the National Integration Plan 5:37:55 – 5:53:55 Session III: Q&A *****

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Published to Youtube on: 20/12/2020

Archived on: 08/10/2025

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