Family reunification stop: Refugee Council warns of dramatic consequences!

Family reunification stop: Refugee Council warns of dramatic consequences!

worldwide, alarmed organizations such as the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) are beating their hands over their heads: Austria today has decided to stop the family reunification for refugees. This decision could have devastating effects on the families concerned. Christoph Pinter, the head of UNHCR Austria, emphasizes that the separation of families not only causes emotional pain, but also significantly more difficult to integrate the family members living in Austria. "In constant concern for the family, it makes it much more difficult for them to gain a foothold in a new country and to build a self -determined life," explains Pinter. This could also mean that many affected people are forced to use dangerous escape routes to achieve their relatives, which increases the risk of falling into the hands of human dealers, as ots.at reported.

The challenges that refugee people are facing in a new country are already diverse. Dealing with complex asylum procedures, the Settlin in a new environment and learning a foreign language are just a few of the hurdles that many have to overcome. Particularly unaccompanied minor refugees can often be found in a dangerous and overwhelming situation that requires additional support. As reports uno-fluechtlingshilfe.de , the lack of trust in authorities can significantly reduce the opportunities for successful recognition as a refugee if those affected do not report comprehensively on their escape for fear or uncertainty. The general mood of the population plays a crucial role in this: are people ready to accept the newcomers? A successful integration process can only be secured if fears are taken seriously and information is provided. Many refugees could in turn return a lot for society if they receive the necessary support.