The following two reports were prepared within the framework of the Building bridges and capacity among CSOs and refugee/migrant led groups providing services to vulnerable groups in the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot community (Bridging Services) project. The Project aims to strengthen capacity and sustainability of CSOs and Refugee/Migrant-led organizations (MRLOs) that operate on both sides of...
The Republic of Cyprus has now announced the provision of a rent subsidy to displaced persons from Ukraine who have secured Temporary Protection status. Eligible to apply are those who were displaced from Ukraine, from or after 24 February 2022 and at the time of submission of the application resided from the date of their arrival...
This week AIDA published its country report on Cyprus 2022, updating the previous report from 2021. The report outlines the main changes since the 2021 report and provides an overview of legislative and practical developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention and content of international protection (such as status and residence and family reunification) in Cyprus. All...
ENGLISH / FRANÇAIS/ العربية [EN] Changing status from asylum seeker to work visa/permit There is NO procedure or application to change your status from asylum seeker to work visa. A letter can be sent to the Ministry of Interior, without a lawyer or agent. But the Ministry of Interior only approves for very few cases,...
The Cyprus Refugee Council is interested to hire a motivated individual to carry out the tasks of the Legal Advisor for the project Strengthening Asylum in Cyprus funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Country Office in Cyprus. Organizational Context The Cyprus Refugee Council is a non-governmental, non-profit organization with a focus...
The Ministry of Interior informs all interested parties that on the basis of the relevant Decision of the Council of Ministers, the right to temporary protection is automatically extended for one year, to those Ukrainian nationals who have already received such status in Cyprus, i.e., until March 4, 2024. All new applicants who wish to...
The Cyprus Refugee Council is interested to hire a motivated individual for the post of Cultural Mediator/Interpreter (French) for the project Strengthening Asylum in Cyprus funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Country Office in Cyprus. The Cultural Mediator/Interpreter (French) will carry out duties at the First Reception Center in Kokkinotrimithia (primarily)...
The Cyprus Refugee Council is interested to hire a motivated individual to support the implementation of projects, and awareness-raising activities and initiatives that promote integration of refugees. CyRC undertakes reach-out, training and support activities that promote a better understanding of refugees’ rights, in accordance with international and domestic legislation, policies and promising practices, promoting effective...
[Ακολουθεί το Δελτίο Τύπου στα Ελληνικά] In relation to the public statements made by the Minister of Interior, Mr. Nikos Nouris, during the CyBC TV programme “First Update” on Thursday, November 2nd, 2022, we wish to emphasise the following: We believe that HIV infection cannot and should not be used as a tool to cultivate...
How can civil society advocate for the rights of vulnerable groups? CyRC representative participated in the Active Citizen Days 2022 that brought together 80 civil society representatives from across Europe under the topic of advocacy for social inclusion! The event was organised by the Active Citizens Fund in cooperation with ACF Poland National Program and ACF Poland...
