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The third in our series of detailed Country of Origin Information packs is completed. These information series are intended to inform your decision making process if you are considering return to Moldova.
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The fourth in our series of detailed Country of Origin Information packs is completed. These information series are intended to inform your decision making process if you are considering return to Iran.
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IOM
IOM Co-funding received from European Refugee Fund, European Return Fund and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

The Dublin Mission of the International Organization for Migration recently launched their new research project titled Directory On Return for Asylum Seekers,(DORAS). This research project aims to assist asylum seekers, with both pending and rejected status, to make a more informed decision on voluntary return to their country of origin. It is also intended that this research project will enhance the reintegration assistance currently offered by IOM in countries of return.

The International Organization for Migration currently operates a number of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration ( AVR) programmes which are open to asylum seekers and irregular migrants from non-EEA countries.  The programmes are for those who wish to return to their home country, but do not have the means, including the necessary documentation, to do so. An important optional component of the AVR programme is a Reintegration package designed to help people resettle in their country of origin.

The DORAS research project arose as a result of reoccurring questions and concerns expressed by AVR applicants on matters such as the citizenship of children, access to employment,  education opportunities and questions on healthcare provision in their home country.  In the past IOM attempted to respond to these concerns on a case by case basis.  DORAS now aims to address such needs by compiling and distributing information sheets addressing as comprehensively as possible the most frequently return related concerns of IOM applicants. DORAS aims to provide information on service providers for a wide range of social supports and service provision.

The information packs will include information on one or more of the following topics
Information on Benefits or Entitlements including, but not limited to:

  • government agencies which provide benefits or entitlements
  • non-governmental agencies which provide advice and assistance on obtaining     benefits or entitlements
  • types of benefits available

Healthcare

  • State healthcare
  • Health insurance

Social Services

  • State organisations
  • NGOs
  • Services for children
  • Services for the elderly

Education

  • Primary and Secondary education (Private and State)
  • Third level education
  • Apprenticeships and other Training

Accommodation

  • Finding accommodation
  • Private Rented accommodation
  • Deposits
  • Complaining about accommodation standards
  • Emergency Accommodation

Employment

  • Reintegration funding from IOM and other sources
  • Funding for small businesses
  • Getting advice on starting a business
  • Apprenticeships and other Training

Citizenship in Countries of Return

  • Through marriage
  • Through descent
  • Through Birth
  • Application Procedures

Support Groups

  • Contact details of other support groups
  • Contact details of International NGOs and Intergovernmental Organisations active in the country of origin

It is hoped that this information will positively contribute in enabling asylum seekers to make a more informed decision on return as well as facilitating a more sustainable  and comprehensive reintegration provision  of the AVR programme.

 
Nigeria
The first in our series of detailed Country of Origin Information packs is completed. These information series are intended to inform your decision making process if you are considering return to Nigeria.
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Georgia
IOM
The second in our series of detailed Country of Origin Information packs is completed. These information series are intended to inform your decision making process if you are considering return to Georgia.
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Zimbabwe
IOM
The final in our series of detailed Country of Origin Information packs is completed. These information series are intended to inform your decision making process if you are considering return to Zimbabwe.
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