President's foreword
Return is not a single moment. It is a slow, honest process.
A message from President Abubakr Ali Aziz on the responsibility of institutions when a citizen comes home.
Continue readingThe Official RecordVol. XIV · No. 01
A quiet institution for a difficult journey home.
Since 2011, the Association of Returned Migrants from Europe to the Kurdistan Region has provided information, guidance and referral support for those returning — and for the families and institutions that receive them.
Independent · Non-profit · Established 2011
Plate I · Emblem
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In this issue
Three features
Priority tasks
What do you need help with today?
Select the option that best describes your situation. You may also contact the Association directly.
Services & referrals
Confidential guidance for returned migrants, families and cooperating organisations.
06 services
N° 01
Return and Reintegration Guidance
Information and guidance for individuals and families returning from European countries.
AvailableOpen service
N° 02
Migration Information
Reliable information concerning migration risks, lawful pathways and available support.
AvailableOpen service
N° 03
Referral Services
Referral to appropriate legal, social, employment, education and community services.
By assessmentOpen service
N° 04
Family and Community Support
Guidance and referrals for families affected by return and migration.
AvailableOpen service
N° 05
Youth Awareness
Educational and community programmes addressing unsafe and irregular migration.
Programme-basedOpen service
N° 06
Institutional Cooperation
Support for public bodies, civil society organisations and international partners seeking cooperation.
By requestOpen service
Availability of a service depends on location, eligibility, programme capacity and partner arrangements. Contact the Association for current information.
Editor's letter
Mission, vision, mandate.
Signed by the Board · 2011 — present
Article 01
Mission
To support the sustainable reintegration of returned migrants through professional guidance, public information, referrals, institutional cooperation and community-based initiatives.
Article 02
Vision
A society in which migration decisions are informed, human dignity is protected and returned migrants are able to rebuild their lives safely and sustainably.
Article 03
Mandate
The Association contributes to migration awareness, return and reintegration support, community engagement, institutional cooperation, research and referral coordination within the Kurdistan Region.
Strategic objectives
Eight commitments that guide our work.
- 01Support the sustainable reintegration of returned migrants.
- 02Improve access to accurate and impartial migration information.
- 03Raise awareness of the risks associated with unsafe and irregular migration.
- 04Strengthen cooperation between public institutions, civil society and international partners.
- 05Improve access to appropriate referral and support services.
- 06Encourage social inclusion, community participation and long-term resilience.
- 07Support evidence-based policy, research and public awareness.
- 08Promote dignity, equality, confidentiality and responsible public service.
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Official name in Kurdish, Arabic and English
