20/06/2022 16:30 › 18:00

Ukrainian refugees in EU Member States: current situation, challenges and the need to build a long-term refugee integration policy

16:30–16:35 Opening and welcome speech by Dr Jacek Kucharczyk, Institute of Public Affairs, Warsaw, Poland

16:35–17:30 Panel discussion with:

Damian Boeselager, Member of European Parliament, The Greens/EFA, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium

Anna Dolińska, Institute of Public Affairs, Warsaw, Poland

Dr Katerina Dimitrakopoulou, Head of Sector - Integration, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission, Brussels, Belgium

Vivien Vadasi, Menedék Hungarian Association for Migrants, Budapest, Hungary

Ovidiu Voicu, The Center for Public Innovation, Bucharest, Romania

Moderator: Anna Schwarz, Head of Programme - EU Foreign and Migration Policy, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, Brussels, Belgium

17:30–18:00 Q&A

18/06/2022 20:00 › 23:00

Charity concert Odyn v Kanoe

Odyn V Kanoe is launching a series of charity concerts in European cities to raise and donate funds for the needs of our defenders.

25/06/2022 10:00 › 12:30

Psychological support session for people hosting Ukrainian refugees

Brussels residents hosting Ukrainian refugees (or who are planning to do so) will have the opportunity to share their experiences and find answers on the following topics
- How to take care of the refugees and yourself?
- How to cope with emotions?
- How to take it easy so as not to deplete the batteries of empathy?
The session also includes a presentation by an expert psychologist on the problems faced by migrant populations. Several professionals in the field of mental health counselling will also be present.

30/06/2022 09:00 › 12:00

Infosessies 'Welkom in Brussel' GC De Platoo, Pantheonlaan 14, Koekelberg

23/06/2022 09:00 › 12:00

Infosessies 'Welkom in Brussel' GC De Rinck, Dapperheidsplein 7, Anderlecht

19/06/2022 12:00 › 17:00

World Refugee Day

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Sexual Violence Looking for assistance in case of sexual abuse

There are more than 1.8 million internally displaced persons and more than 3 million refugees, mostly women and children, fleeing their homes and leaving Ukraine. They are at increased risk of gender-related violence, including sexual violence.

› http://www.egalite.cfwb.be/index.php?id=15979


In the event of sexual violence (adult or child), go to the nearest Centre for the Treatment of Sexual Violence (CPVS) (Brussels, Liège, Ghent) open 24/7 or the hospital emergency room near your home.

› https://www.violencessexuelles.be/centres-prise-charge-violences-sexuelles


If you have been a victim of sexual violence, call SOS Viol (for adults and teenagers) on 0800/98.100 or send a message via the CPVS chat at violencessuelles.sittool.net/chat

› https://www.sosviol.be/

Or contact 1712. 1712 is a helpline for citizens who have a question about violence, abuse, and child abuse. 1712 is available for both minors and adults. 1712 can be contacted by phone, email or chat every business day. Opening hours can be found at 1712.be. Assistance is free and anonymous.

If you have suicidal thoughts, call the Suicide Prevention Centre 24/7.

› https://www.preventionsuicide.be/fr/centre-de-pr%C3%A9vention-du-suicide.html

Or Someone is there for you on Zelfmoordlijn1813 (Suicide Line). All calls are anonymous and free of charge. Looking for help? | Zelfmoord 1813

If you need to talk, call Tele-Help 24/7 on 0800 32 123.

› https://www.cpvcf.org or Tele-Onthaal


The InHere Project (a project of Ghent University/ICRH in collaboration with The Havens (UK), the Ministry of Justice (IE), Payoke, and a number of other partners)

Guidelines drawn up for the identification, protection and onward referral of sexual violence towards refugees in collective reception centres in Belgium.

› Inclusive Holistic Care for Migrant victims of sexual violence (INHeRE) | ICRH (icrhb.org)


GAMS project The ACCESS project is a tool which victims of gender-related violence can be referred to. The website offers explanatory videos, a social card for each type of violence and need for assistance and it also offers an online chat facility. At the moment, the chat facility is available in 10 languages, though Ukrainian is not included, however this tool certainly offers potential.

› ACCESS Project | GAMS Belgique


Centres for countering human trafficking

› Do you think you are a victim? - PAG-ASA
› Payoke | Services
› SÜRYA - A route towards dignity (asblsurya.org)


Childfocus

The organisation's role is to combat the sexual exploitation of children.
A 24-hour helpline is available.

› Qu’est-ce que l’exploitation sexuelle (What is sexual exploitation)? (childfocus.be)

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Transport Looking for a transport method

The STIB is the public transport operator that manages the tram, bus and metro network in the 19 Brussels municipalities.

In the evening, shuttle buses will provide the transfer to the hotels and accommodation centres.

When you are registered in a CPAS (public social service centre) in the Brussels-Capital Region, you are entitled to either a free season ticket and/or discounted season ticket depending on your status.

More information on Season tickets (stib-mivb.be)

Our sales outlets:

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• If you or a family member is ill or has a disability For some individuals, using public transportation is not feasible due to a disability, illness, or simply mobility issues (such as old age or fatigue).

In such cases, specialized transportation services are available, particularly for transporting sick children to medical facilities.

› Wheelchair-accessible transportation

› Non-urgent medical transportation

› Transportation of sick children to medical facilities (Sunchild.be)

In case of a medical emergency, you should call the toll-free number designated for this purpose: 112 (accessible in all EU countries). An approved ambulance (or helicopter if necessary) will transport you to the nearest hospital.

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Schooling Looking for a school for my children

Every child has the right to education.

For more information on education, visit the website of:

• Wallonia and Brussels: French-language education in Brussels:Enseignement - Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
• Flanders: Dutch-language education in Brussels:  Onderwijs Vlaanderen

Let’s Stop Bullying in Schools!

Bullying is not just an argument. It consists of repeated negative actions directed at one or more individuals who suffer from it and don’t know how to stop it. It is characterized by:

• Inequality in relationships: one party feels strong, while the other feels vulnerable.
• Intentionality and repetition: the actions are not random and continue over time.
• Social context: the reactions of witnesses can significantly influence the development of the situation.

Bullying can manifest in various forms: verbal (insults, rumors), material (theft, extortion), physical (pinching, hitting), relational (exclusion), or sexual (indecent words or gestures). It can happen at school or online, on social media — this is called cyberbullying.

What to do in case of bullying?

At school or online, you have the right to feel safe and respected. Bullying can lead to many negative consequences: learning difficulties, negative thoughts, sleep disorders, and low self-esteem. Therefore, it is important to act quickly.

If you are a victim or a witness of bullying, here are a few steps you can take:

1. Talk:
   • With parents, friends, or close ones.
   • With an adult at school whom you trust (teacher, counselor, principal, mediator).
   • With the Centre PMS associated with your school.
   • With the Service de médiation de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles.
   • With AMO or another local association.
2. Report:
   Find out at your school if there is a procedure for reporting bullying. If there is, it will guide you on who to contact and how to get help.
3. Seek help:
   • Contact the Comité des Élèves Francophones (CEF) for contacts of services that can help. Other actions are also possible in the case of tension, conflicts, or violence at school.
4. Reach out to support services:
   • 103: Service Écoute-Enfants helpline (for students).
   • 0800 95 580: Écoute École number (for families and school staff).
   Calls are free and anonymous.
5. Protect yourself:
   • Block the authors of messages in your contact lists on social media.
   • Make your posts private or create a new account for trusted individuals.
6. Report abuse:
   • If bullying happens online, report inappropriate content or its author on the relevant platform. Unfortunately, this action is not always effective.
7. File a complaint:
   • If necessary, go to the police station to file a complaint. Learn about available services for victims and their loved ones.

You can also contact the following organizations:

• Service H de InforJeunes – a service fighting bullying in schools.
• BruxellesJ  – an information resource for bullying victims.
• KANS – For support in Dutch, KANS can help in this situation.

More details: KANS Brussels.

Remember, you are not alone! There are many resources and people ready to help you cope with bullying. Don’t stay silent, reach out for help! 💙

Additional information: monorientation.be