Forum réfugiés

About Forum réfugiés

Since its creation in 1982, Forum réfugiés has been supporting thousands of asylum seekers and refugees every day in about fifteen departments. It ensures the daily reception of asylum seekers, the management of accommodation centers, support for the integration of refugees, mental health care for victims of violence related to exile, and support in administrative detention centers. Forum réfugiés also aims, through training, information, awareness-raising and advocacy actions at national and European levels, to ensure respect for the fundamental rights of asylum seekers, beneficiaries of international protection and detained persons. The association also works to protect the rights of vulnerable people in certain countries of origin or transit, by managing projects or supporting local actors. Forum réfugiés-Cosi receives support from public and private partners: United Nations, European Commission, French State, local authorities, foundations. It is a member of the Francophone Network for Care and Support for Exiles Victims of Torture and Political Violence (Reseda), the European Network on Statelessness (ENS), the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE/CERE), the European Platform for Fundamental Rights (FPR), the consultative forum of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO), EuRAC, RéFAC, ANAFE, Info MIE, Ritimo...