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 [email protected]
Kris Pollet (ECRE) Chair of EPAM’s Asylum [email protected]
Thomas Huddleston (MPG)Chair of EPAM’s Migration [email protected]
Victim-centred and gender-sensitive legislation on violence, tra�cking, and survivors of torture8
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