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The Division on Migration and Refugees (DMR) was created at the Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DG1) on 1 February 2025 to follow-up on the action by the former Special Representative of the Secretary General on Migration and Refugees. Its mandate includes suggesting assistance and support to member states, particularly through the Network of Focal Points on Migration, seeking, collecting and analysing information on the human rights situation of migrants and refugees, as well as complementing and co-ordinating activities of other relevant Council of Europe bodies and our action with other international partners, notably the UNHCR, IOM, EU, and its specialised agencies, and other national, regional and international stakeholders, including civil society organisations. The DMR represents the Council of Europe in the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award Selection Committee, as well as in the Consultative Forums of Frontex and of EUAA.

Back Drug policy experts discussed the negative impact of Covid-19 pandemic on refugees, migrants and IDPs

Drug policy experts discussed the negative impact of Covid-19 pandemic on refugees, migrants and IDPs

On 29 October 2020, the Council of Europe´s drug policy experts, the Pompidou Group, held the 2nd ‘’Support Network of Professionals” online working group meeting for professionals working on the field with refugees, migrants and IDPs. The experts of the working group discussed the negative impact of COVID 19 restrictions for this target group with regard to service delivery.

The working group also progressed on the drafting of a Handbook and Guiding Principles on drug related challenges for professionals working with refugees, migrants and IDPS. The principles include inter alia prevention, harm reduction, treatment and social inclusion. The working group also addressed the different needs of women and men as well as children and youth.

The next working group meeting is scheduled on 7 December 2020.

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