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For almost two decades, migration from and through the Balkans has been a focus of attention for European policymakers. Following in the footsteps of refugee movements during the wars in the former Yugoslavia, significant numbers of smuggled refugees, economic migrants and others—increasingly traffickers—have made the region a preferred travel route. As the European Union enlarges, issues such as border management, visa, refugee protection, return, and settlement in the Balkan region have risen on the agenda.

In order to take an integrated approach to regional cooperation on Balkan migration issues, the Migration, Asylum, Refugees Regional Initiative (MARRI) "Program of Action" was set out under the auspices of the "Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe." This initiative benefits from the skilled chairmanship of Mr. Soren Jessen-Petersen, former Assistant High Commissioner at UNHCR headquarters in Geneva.

WHO: Soren Jessen-Peterson

Moderator: Joanne van Selm

WHEN: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 13, 2003

WHERE: 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 300 (Third Floor)

RSVP: Acceptances only to Ana Claros at (202) 266-1940 or aclaros@migrationpolicy.org.