Symbiosis-School of Political Studies in Greece, Council of Europe Network, organised a capacity-building training on March 6, 2023, in Thessaloniki, focusing on the integration of migrants and refugees in inclusive cities. This educational activity was held within the EC AMIF project Accessing Services, Sharing Approaches and Practices (ASAP) and was conducted in partnership with the Office of UNHCR in Thessaloniki.
The capacity-building training was specifically tailored to empower civil society organizations, migrants, and refugees by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills regarding social inclusion. The experts provided a diverse range of training modules that encompassed various topics, including issues related to access to education, housing and the labour market. Moreover, the training focused on issues related to integration, social inclusion, access to citizenship and participation, social rights of refugees, support for adult migrants, equality and gender-based violence. The fruitful reflection on the specific thematic areas was enriched by the active involvement of the participants, who shared comments, personal experiences, and expressed their views.