Italy and Norway have confirmed their financial support for the second phase of the project on the European Qualifications Passport for Refugees. Greece had earlier confirmed that it will continue to provide support to the project. These contributions will ensure that the project can be launched as planned in spring 2018, but it needs further support to be implemented fully over three years as planned.
So far 73 European Qualifications Passports for Refugees have been issued, based on 92 interviews conducted in Athens during 2017.
The European Qualifications Passport for Refugees is a document providing an assessment of the higher education qualifications based on available documentation and a structured interview. It also presents information on the applicant’s work experience and language proficiency. The document provides reliable information for integration and progression towards employment and admission to further studies. It is a specially developed assessment scheme for refugees, even for those who cannot fully document their qualifications. Based on the Council of Europe Lisbon Recognition Convention, its Partners include the Greek Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs and qualification recognition centres in Greece, Italy, Norway and the UK. The UNHCR Office in Greece also supports the project.