The aim of the seminar was to discuss the achievements and challenges related to the educational integration of refugee children in Bulgaria in accordance with the international commitments and responsibilities of the country as a Member State of the European Union. The seminar provided a forum for the participants to share opportunities and measures to improve the integration of refugee children in the Bulgarian education system.

Textbooks, aids, programs and tests for training refugee children, developed under UNHCR and the European Integration Fund Projects were presented at the meeting.

Invitations for participation were extended to principals and teachers from 10 secondary schools in and outside Sofia, representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science, the Regional Inspectorate in Sofia and NGOs.

Program on Educational Integration of Refugee Children in Bulgaria

Program of the Round Table on Access to Health Care for Asylum Seekers and Beneficiaries of International Protection in Bulgaria

The aim of the round table was to analyze the legal framework, the social policy and practice for the protection and integration of unaccompanied refugee children and discuss opportunities for cooperation and partnership.

The round table was attended by experts from the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Interior, the State Agency for Refugees, the State Agency for Child Protection, as well as from international, nongovernmental and refugee organizations.

Program of the Round Table “Advocacy for the Protection and Integration of Unaccompanied Refugee Children in Bulgaria

The aim is to analyze the legal framework, the social policy and practice to support the protection and integration of vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers and to discuss the opportunities for cooperation and partnership.

Invitations for participation shall be extended to experts from the State Agency for Refugees with the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, the State Agency for Child Protection, The Agency for Social Assistance, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Sofia Municipality, as well as NGOs and refugee organizations.

Program of the advocacy meeting on social protection and integration of vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees.

The aim of the conference is to discuss the achievements and the challenges of the policy and practice for the protection of refugee children in accordance with international commitments and responsibilities of the country as a member of the European Union. Among the most important issues is the partnership between government institutions, local authorities and civil society to strengthen the protection of refugee children.

Invitations will be extended to representatives of relevant government institutions, international organizations, local authorities, NGOs and refugee organizations working with refugee children in Bulgaria.

The conference will be held on 20 June 2014 (Friday) from 9.15 h at the premises of the Presidency, 2, Dondoukov Blvd.

Program of the conference: Partnership for the Protection of Refugee Children in Bulgaria

Program of the conference on networking of gender based violence in the context of international protection