Immigrants and asylum seekers Sample Clauses

Immigrants and asylum seekers. Immigration is a reality in the EU and it will continue to be in the future. There are various reasons why people decide to migrate to the EU as its political stability and economic prosperity make it an attractive destination for a better life. In 2019, 21.8 million people living in the EU owned a citizenship of a non-EU Member State, representing almost 5% of the population (4.9%). Cyprus is one of the EU countries with a high proportion of foreign citizens. Around 71 797 Third Country Nationals (TCNs) were legal citizens on the island, in other words, 7% of the whole population, according to the figures published by the European Commission in 2018 (European Website on Integration, 2019).
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Immigrants and asylum seekers. In order to xxxxxx social inclusion of TCNs, Cyprus adopted many policies. Even from 2007, the council of ministers established a framework that promoted TCNs’ employment. However, Cyprus's first Action Plan was in 2010, which was revised in 2013. Its main aims were to increase their participation in social and public life, recognise and accept their rights as well as their needs in the social, economic, political and cultural sector, and tackle xenophobia and discrimination. Moreover, Cyprus has several legislations aiming to combat discrimination on the ground of race and ethnicity in the field of education, employment, access to services, medical care etc. (European Website on Integration, 2019). Both the EU Reception and Qualification Directives have emphasized the need to secure the right of asylum-seekers to social assistance, where such assistance must cover basic as well as any special needs of vulnerable persons. In practice, asylum-seekers’ access to social assistance has been hindered by policies which do not consider the needs of vulnerable individuals. The recently established Minimum Guaranteed Income Law attempts to close this gap. The current practice contradicts the recent amendments of the Refugee Law (last amendment 2016), which clarifies the State’s obligation to assess a person’s special needs upon arrival, and its obligation to provide special reception conditions (UNHCR, 2018). This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained Moreover, it is important to note that no mandatory or at a national level integration programmes exist for assisting or providing education to adult TCNs in Cyprus (European Website on Integration, 2019). The law only guarantees access to primary and secondary education for minor TCNs, as they have the right to study in public educational institutions, irrespective of their residence status, nationality, or their parents’ origins. The Refugee Law stipulates that all asylum-seeking children have access to education under the same conditions that apply to Cypriot citizens, immediately after applying for asylum and no later than three months from the date of submission of the asylum application. The policies and regulations of schools apply equally to all students. Public primary and secondary education is free for all children, an...
Immigrants and asylum seekers. Even if laws have been long-established, social inclusion and acceptance of TCNs have not been present in Cyprus. As mentioned before, immigrants are at the age capable of working. However, they face discrimination at the workplace and other public spaces due to their lack of qualifications and good command of Greek. Refugees who wish to enrol in skills training for personal and professional development need to know Greek or, less often English, in order to attend these classes or they should pay for private lessons (Xxxxxxxxxx, et al., 2020). Since the pandemic of COVID-19 has influenced the lives of almost all citizens in the world, TCNs in Cyprus are no exception. It has resulted in the deterioration of their quality of life, with a strong impact on their mental health, financial security, employment, limited access to technology, health care and education despite the best efforts of NGOs and other civil society organisations. A common issue which is linked to the aforementioned language barrier is the lack of access to education. Language classes had to stop due to governmental restrictions, making the language barrier more evident and persistent (Morsheimer, et al., 2020). Therefore, language lessons are a priority for TCNs because by learning Greek they may be able to find a job more easily and integrate into society.
Immigrants and asylum seekers. Despite the lack of mandatory integration programmes adopted by the national government, there are many projects and initiatives adopted by mainly NGOs and other organizations that want to promote social inclusion of TCNs in many ways. For example, MiHUB, a project co-funded by the European Commission, provides TCNs language classes, mental support and legal advice with the aim to be integrated more easily into the society. Other NGOs such as Caritas and initiatives taken by the Cyprus Refugee Council such as HelpRefugeesWork, promote TCN’s social inclusion by language classes and by finding them work. More good practices of NGOs that have carried out initiatives to support refugees and asylum seekers include COMMEDIA’s collaboration with the Association of Recognised Refugees. The collaboration aimed to provide opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers to receive education on media technologies. Another good practice initiative is the collaboration between the Cyprus Refugee Council and UNHCR supporting a platform to bring job seekers and employers/trainers together. Additionally, some specifically targeted initiatives were undertaken from time to time such as the Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies’ (MIGS) initiative to promote measures to integrate women refugees into the society in Cyprus (Christodoulou, 2006). Additionally, the Ministry of Education and Culture (MOEC) in Cyprus has given priority to education as the most efficient way to achieve social, financial, spiritual and cultural development. It has This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained adopted intercultural education which aims at enriching all students’ knowledge with other cultures, exploring global values as well as rejecting stereotypes and prejudices.

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  • Data Protection All personal data contained in the agreement shall be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the EU institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. Such data shall be processed solely in connection with the implementation and follow-up of the agreement by the sending institution, the National Agency and the European Commission, without prejudice to the possibility of passing the data to the bodies responsible for inspection and audit in accordance with EU legislation (Court of Auditors or European Antifraud Office (XXXX)). The participant may, on written request, gain access to his personal data and correct any information that is inaccurate or incomplete. He/she should address any questions regarding the processing of his/her personal data to the sending institution and/or the National Agency. The participant may lodge a complaint against the processing of his personal data with the [national supervising body for data protection] with regard to the use of these data by the sending institution, the National Agency, or to the European Data Protection Supervisor with regard to the use of the data by the European Commission.

  • Compliance with Laws Comply in all material respects with the requirements of all Laws and all orders, writs, injunctions and decrees applicable to it or to its business or property, except in such instances in which (a) such requirement of Law or order, writ, injunction or decree is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted; or (b) the failure to comply therewith could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

  • Representations and Warranties Borrower represents and warrants as follows:

  • Warranties The Supplier warrants that all Goods supplied under this Contract shall have no defect, arising from design, materials, or workmanship or from any act or omission of the Supplier that may develop under normal use of the supplied Goods in the conditions prevailing in the country of final destination. The Supplier warrants that all Goods supplied under this Contract are new, unused, of the most recent or current models and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials unless provided otherwise in this Contract. All Goods and Services delivered under this Contract will conform to the specifications, drawings, samples, or other descriptions furnished or specified by IOM. IOM shall promptly notify the Supplier in writing of any claims arising under any warranty contained in Article 9.1 or 9.2 of this Agreement. Upon receipt of such notice, the Supplier shall, within the time period specified in the notice, repair or replace the defective Goods or parts thereof, without cost to IOM. IOM’s continued use of such Goods after notifying the Supplier of their defect or failure to conform or breach of warranty will not be considered a waiver of the Supplier’s warranty. The Supplier further represents and warrants that: It has full title to the Goods, is fully qualified to sell the Goods to IOM, and is a company financially sound and duly licensed, with adequate human resources, equipment, competence, expertise and skills necessary to carry out fully and satisfactorily, within the stipulated completion period, the delivery of the Goods in accordance with this Agreement; It shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations when performing its obligations under this Agreement; In all circumstances it shall act in the best interests of IOM; No official, employee or agent of IOM or any third party has received from, will be offered by, or will receive from the Supplier any direct or indirect benefit arising from this Agreement or award thereof; It has not misrepresented or concealed any material facts in the procuring of this Agreement; The Supplier, its staff or shareholders have not previously been declared by IOM ineligible to be awarded contracts by IOM; It has or shall take out relevant insurance coverage for the period the Supplies are provided under this Agreement; The prices for the Goods under this Agreement do not exceed those offered for similar goods to Supplier’s other customers; The Price specified in Article 3.1 of this Agreement shall constitute the sole remuneration of the Supplier in connection with this Agreement. The Supplier shall not accept for its own benefit any trade commission, discount or similar payment in connection with activities pursuant to this Agreement or the discharge of its obligations hereunder. The Supplier shall ensure that any subcontractors, as well as the officers, employees, and agents of either of them, similarly, shall not receive any additional remuneration; It shall respect the legal status, privileges and immunities of IOM as an intergovernmental organization, such as inviolability of documents and archive wherever it is located, exemption from taxation, immunity from legal process or national jurisdiction. In the event that the Supplier becomes aware of any situation were IOM’s legal status, privileges or immunities are not fully respected, it shall immediately inform IOM. It is not included in the most recent Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List nor is it the subject of any sanctions or other temporary suspension. The Supplier will disclose to IOM if it becomes subject to any sanction or temporary suspension during the term of this Agreement. It must not employ, provide resources to, support, contract or otherwise deal with any person, entity or other group associated with terrorism as per the most recent Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List and all other applicable anti-terrorism legislation. If, during the term of this Agreement, the Implementing Partner determines there are credible allegations that funds transferred to it in accordance with this Agreement have been used to provide support or assistance to individuals or entities associated with terrorism, it will inform IOM immediately who in consultation with the donors as appropriate, shall determine an appropriate response. The Supplier shall ensure that this requirement is included in all subcontracts.

  • Eligibility It will notify the Issuer and the Servicer promptly if it no longer meets the eligibility requirements in Section 5.1.

  • Training a. The employer, in consultation with the local, shall be responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing harassment and sexual harassment awareness program for all employees. Where a program currently exists and meets the criteria listed in this agreement, such a program shall be deemed to satisfy the provisions of this article. This awareness program shall initially be for all employees and shall be scheduled at least once annually for all new employees to attend. b. The awareness program shall include but not be limited to: i. the definitions of harassment and sexual harassment as outlined in this Agreement; ii. understanding situations that are not harassment or sexual harassment, including the exercise of an employer's managerial and/or supervisory rights and responsibilities; iii. developing an awareness of behaviour that is illegal and/or inappropriate; iv. outlining strategies to prevent harassment and sexual harassment; v. a review of the resolution of harassment and sexual harassment as outlined in this Agreement; vi. understanding malicious complaints and the consequences of such; vii. outlining any Board policy for dealing with harassment and sexual harassment; viii. outlining laws dealing with harassment and sexual harassment which apply to employees in B.C.

  • Intellectual Property Rights The Company and each of its Subsidiaries owns or possesses or has valid rights to use all patents, patent applications, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trademark registrations, service mark registrations, copyrights, licenses, inventions, trade secrets and similar rights (“Intellectual Property Rights”) necessary for the conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. To the knowledge of the Company, no action or use by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries necessary for the conduct of its business as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus will involve or give rise to any infringement of, or license or similar fees for, any Intellectual Property Rights of others. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any written notice alleging any such infringement, fee or conflict with asserted Intellectual Property Rights of others. Except as would not reasonably be expected to result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Change (A) to the knowledge of the Company, there is no infringement, misappropriation or violation by third parties of any of the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company; (B) there is no pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others challenging the rights of the Company in or to any such Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim, that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (C) the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the Intellectual Property Rights licensed to the Company have not been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, and there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others challenging the validity or scope of any such Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (D) there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others that the Company infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary rights of others, the Company has not received any written notice of such claim and the Company is unaware of any other facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; and (E) to the Company’s knowledge, no employee of the Company is in or has ever been in violation in any material respect of any term of any employment contract, patent disclosure agreement, invention assignment agreement, non-competition agreement, non-solicitation agreement, nondisclosure agreement or any restrictive covenant to or with a former employer where the basis of such violation relates to such employee’s employment with the Company, or actions undertaken by the employee while employed with the Company and could reasonably be expected to result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Change. To the Company’s knowledge, all material technical information developed by and belonging to the Company which has not been patented has been kept confidential. The Company is not a party to or bound by any options, licenses or agreements with respect to the Intellectual Property Rights of any other person or entity that are required to be set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and are not described therein. The Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus contain in all material respects the same description of the matters set forth in the preceding sentence. None of the technology employed by the Company has been obtained or is being used by the Company in violation of any contractual obligation binding on the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of its officers, directors or employees, or otherwise in violation of the rights of any persons.

  • General Requirements The Contractor hereby agrees:

  • Intellectual Property The Company and the Subsidiaries have, or have rights to use, all patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, inventions, copyrights, licenses and other intellectual property rights and similar rights necessary or required for use in connection with their respective businesses as described in the SEC Reports and which the failure to so have could have a Material Adverse Effect (collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”). None of, and neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received a notice (written or otherwise) that any of, the Intellectual Property Rights has expired, terminated or been abandoned, or is expected to expire or terminate or be abandoned, within two (2) years from the date of this Agreement. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received, since the date of the latest audited financial statements included within the SEC Reports, a written notice of a claim or otherwise has any knowledge that the Intellectual Property Rights violate or infringe upon the rights of any Person, except as could not have or reasonably be expected to not have a Material Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of the Company, all such Intellectual Property Rights are enforceable and there is no existing infringement by another Person of any of the Intellectual Property Rights. The Company and its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all of their intellectual properties, except where failure to do so could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

  • Subcontractors The Contractor will not subcontract any work under the Contract without prior written consent of the Department. The Contractor is fully responsible for satisfactory completion of all its subcontracted work. The Department supports diversity in its procurements and contracts, and requests that the Contractor offer subcontracting opportunities to certified woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned small businesses. The Contractor may contact the OSD at xxxxxxx@xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx for information on certified small business enterprises available for subcontracting opportunities.

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