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'Integration and inclusion means listening to migrant communities' Johansson

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The European Commission has launched (24 November) its latest action plan on integration and inclusion for the period 2021-2027. The action plan promotes inclusion for all, recognizing the barriers that can hinder integration. 

It is built on the principle that inclusive integration requires efforts from both the person and the host community and sets out new actions that build on the achievements of the previous action plan from 2016. The new approach also looks at how host communities can help migrants integrate.

Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said: "Migrants are ‘us', not ‘them'. Everyone has a role to play in making sure our societies are cohesive and prosperous. Integration and inclusion mean listening to migrant communities and ensuring that everyone can enjoy rights, regardless of background. Inclusive integration is giving the same tools and support needed to contribute to society, so that migrants can reach their full potential and our societies benefit from their strength and skills.”

In the Pact on Migration and Asylum,  the EU underlines that successful integration and inclusion is an essential part of a well-managed and effective migration and asylum policy. 

The action plan proposes targeted and tailored support that takes into account specific challenges of different migrant groups, such as gender or religious background. 

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