From 25 to 27 March, return counsellors from the Department of Justice in Ireland gathered for an introductory training workshop, aiming to enhance their knowledge in return and reintegration and their practical skills in return counselling. The training workshop is an integral part of the operational support provided by the RRF to Ireland, which aims … Continued
An increasing number of Member States (MS) are decentralising the use of the Reintegration Assistance Tool (RIAT), bringing its application closer to individual return counsellors. In response to this shift, the Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF) has adjusted its implementation support strategy to better align with national needs. As announced during the EMN REG RIAT … Continued
How to effectively reach irregular migrants and inform them about available support for return and reintegration? This was the main question addressed by the Reaching Undocumented Migrants (RUM) project which was conceived and implemented in partnership with the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC), Migration Policy Institute (MPI), Fedasil and RRF stakeholders. Started exactly 12 months ago, … Continued
Insights from the RRF observation mission to Armenia 5-6 November 2024 – Armenia. The RRF Observation Mission in the framework of the Local Ownership in Armenia (LOSRA) project provided an opportunity for RRF Member States to deepen their understanding of LOSRA’s activities, progress, and challenges. Representatives from Belgium (FEDASIL), Germany (BMI, ZUR, and LfAR), and … Continued
Key Outcomes from the 7th Meeting of the RRF – Technical Working Group on Reintegration and Development On November 27, 2024, the group reconvened for its seventh meeting, hosted by its Chair (FEDASIL) at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This gathering brought together over 25 representatives from the Return, Reintegration, and Development sectors, as well … Continued
RIAT is a comprehensive digital platform designed to manage individual reintegration assistance across the European Union and beyond. Accessible to all EU+ Member States (EU+ MS), it is utilised by return counsellors, government administrations, EU agencies such as Frontex (which organises reintegration support), and reintegration partners in countries of origin. By streamlining collaboration between these … Continued
This major enhancement marks a significant step forward in the Facility’s ongoing efforts to foster communication and engagement across all levels of its activities towards its stakeholders, experts, and practitioners. The RRF has undertaken substantial developments in its organisational activities, prompting a major progress of the project implementation. Recognising the need to align its communication … Continued
Launched in 2022, the RRF focuses on all areas of return and reintegration. In fact, its work plan 2024 – 2025 is divided into three main thematic areas to reflect this and each aimed at achieving broader goals that align with the EU’s Common Return System, particularly the EU Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) … Continued
The Reintegration Assistance Tool (RIAT) is entering a new phase marked by a renovated design and an improved communication strategy. This transition reflects the evolving needs of its users and the desire to streamline access to resources, information, and collaboration tools. As part of this transformation, RIAT has introduced a new communication toolkit aimed at … Continued