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| SHARING THE WORLD* : Disability and Displacement 2017 – 2019
*thisprojectisfinanced by the European Union REFUGEE LOOKING FOR A JOB COUNTRY of DESTINATION : Romania GENERAL INFORMATION Number of refugees present in the country : 710 Nationalities/ethnic groups present in the country (in percentage) : Romanian- 89,5% ; Hungarian- 7,1%, Germans- 0,5%, Ukrainians, Serbs, Croats, Russians, Turks and Roma- 2,4% Languages spoken in the country : Romanian, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, German, Length to get the refugee status : The asylum procedure in the administrative phase may, according to the law, last for a maximum of 2 months. Spanish, Russian Attitude towards existing foreign communities/minorities in the country : In general, the Romanians have adopted a positive attitude towards minorities and commun in order to adapt to the new situation and to integrate into the Romanian state. Access to healthcare : easy / average / complicated / very complicated According to many asylum-seekers, some basic healthcare services are not available. Medicine is lacking for some illnesses and medical staff are not trained to treat patients from Asia and Africa, with cultural and language barriers exacerbating communication difficulties. Doctors and nurses were often unaware of the right of asylum-seekers to free emergency medical care. THE JOB MARKET: In what domain we can easily find a job : There are jobs for refugees on the Romanian labor market. Refugees who have proper certification, training, and knowledge of the language can begin working after finishing with all the necessary paperwork. Many refugees work in the field of agriculture, cleaning up public places, and working in various food services. What diplomas are the most required : Asylum seekers and persons who have been granted refugee status are entitled therefore to benefit from the services of the PES for labour market integration under the same conditions as Romanian nationals (citizens). Early integration services (welcome services, language programmes etc.) are however the responsibility of the General Inspectorate for Immigration (Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrari), a state agency under the authority of the Ministry of Interior. They are undertaken in cooperation with other ministries and central agencies such as the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social protection and Elderly Persons, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Health etc., or with agencies and other statutory bodies subordinated under the coordination or under the authority of various line ministries. Skills support is the same as for Romanian citizens and is dependent on the level of acquired and certified skills/ education or qualifications already possessed by the persons. Equivalence of eventual certificates or diplomas possessed by a person having the status or refugee or asylum seeker is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education through its special commission for the recognition of diplomas. Language skills are however not the responsibility of the PES (the working language of the PES is Romanian) and therefore migrants and/or asylum seekers are provided with language courses as they arrive in Romanian and pending a resolution of their application, free of charge, for a period of one year, under the auspices of the General Inspectorate for Migration and the Ministry of Education. How difficult is the language of the country : It is difficult for a refugee to find employment without sufficient knowlege of the Romanian language and no language courses are organized. Can we find a job if we speak English but not the native language : Yes, we can. Labour markets in Romania need employees that speak multiple languages such as English, French and German. Most companies still use Romanian and ask employees to speak English at the work place and some IT skills increase chances to get standard jobs. Those with good skills are most likely to prosper in the job market. INTEGRATION What is the general attitude towards refugees: People are not against refugees, but they are not firm advocates either. The general public opinion is rather distrustful of the state’s ability to manage the more delicate situation of refugees. In 2015 Andrei Iacob analysed Romanian perceptions about the wave of migrants in Europe.The results of his survey showed that about 54% of the population does not welcome refugees due to “the fear of the outbreak of violence or social warfare,” and their “cultural differences and habits,” compared to the European population but also because of a “possible economic instability” at a national or European level. However, young people are more open and support the authorities in trying to offer refugees a place of residence and specific conditions for a decent living. Are the people in the country welcoming to strangers : Most immigrants in Romania declare to be quite content with their lives here. Are there any associations/organisations that can help (Red Cross or others) : The UNHCR Office in Romania was established in 1992, one year following the country’s accession to the 1951 Refugee Convention and the 1967 Protocol. UNHCR has attempted to increase public awareness about refugee issues in Romania through media relations, including arranging visits to the ETC by journalists. The agency also uses its website, leaflets (published in multiple languages), information packages, and Romanian-language publication of studies) to help inform the local public on refugee issues. UNHCR also boasts partnerships with several Romanian universities and corporations, which have agreed to disseminate UNHCR information free of charge. UNHCR Romania regularly inspects and comments on legislation, and makes recommendations to help bring Romania’s laws concerning refugees and asylum applicants in line with international standards. Since 2008, an Emergency Transit Centre (ETC), Europe’s first refugee evacuation facility, has been operating in Timisoara, in southwest Romania. Co-funded by the UNHCR, this centre provides temporary shelter for refugees on their way to resettlement. countries. (It hosts refugees who must be moved from places of refuge, usually for security reasons, while arrangements are being made to resettle them.) While waiting at the ETC Timisoara, refugees study the languages and cultures of the countries that will be accepting them. UNHCR coordinates the refugees’ resettlement, and administrates and partially finances the shelter, and the programs conducted there, which are carried out in partnership with the Romanian authorities, NGOs, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). AIDRom Association was established in 1991 as a collaboration between the Orthodox, Calvin Reformed and the Lutheran Church from Romania. Later on the Evangelical Presbyterian and Armenian Church joined the initiative. Their expertise consists of supporting the spiritual development of Romanian society and to help those in need. Today, AIDRom operates under 3 regional counseling centers in Romania, offering complex social assistance to vulnerable groups. They also host a safe house for victims of human trafficking and 2 shelters for asylum seekers, which are in strong cooperation with the Romanian governmental authorities. What is the official attitude of the government about the migrants : welcoming/unwanted In Romania, the government covers the expenses of individuals granted refugee status for six months to one year. After this period of time, those individuals are expected to be employed. Romania has made significant progress in recent years in the management of asylum policies but also many problems need to be solved to deal with an influx of asylum seekers and especially, to offer them a sustainable integration process. An efficient asylum policy needs to be drafted by the national authorities sustained by the relevant expertise of the civil society and has to reflect both the national. Sources : www.euractiv.com This document was prepared by :Raluca Sandu |
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| SHARING THE WORLD* : Disability and Displacement 2017 – 2019
*thisprojectisfinanced by the European Union REFUGEE LOOKING FOR A JOB COUNTRY of DESTINATION : ROMANIA GENERAL INFORMATION Number of refugees present in the country : 710 Nationalities/ethnic groups present in the country (in percentage) : Iraq (52,5%), Iran (8%), Palestine (5%), Congo (4%), Turkey (3%). Other countries / regions of origin record small percentages below 5%. Languages spoken in the country : The Romanian language spoken by about 90% of the population as a native language, other major minority languages being: Hungarian, Romanian, MUISTI Ukrainian, German and Turkish. Length to get the refugee status: The temporary identity document attests the identy, the right to stay in Romania as an asylum seeker and the residence. During the asylum procedure, the validity of the document will be periodically extended, depending on the stange of the proceedings. In order to extend the validity of the temporary identity document, the applicant will submit personally a standard application form at the counter of the competent structure of the Directorate of Asylum and Integration, accompanied by proof of residence if they are not staying in one of the regional centers for procedures and accommodation of asylum seekers. In case the asylum seekers do not possess a national passport, on the temporary identity document issued by the General Inspectorate for Immigration it will be mentioned “Declared Indentity”. In order to benefit from the rights provided by law, the asylum seeker is assigned a personal identity number which will be inscribed on the temporary identity document. The personal identity number is assigned immediately after the registration of the asylum application in the database, depending on the residence of the asylum seeker. The beneficiaries of a form of protection in Romania have the right to obtain the appropriate documents to prove their identity and to cross the state border. To the effect, the foreigner must benefit from one from of protection, thet is refugee status or subsidiary protection. The applicant will submit in person the application for the issuing of the residence permit. Attitude towards existing foreign communities/minorities in the country : With regard to refugees, Romania insisted on opposing, without being able to invoke any credible reason and without negotiating anything of great importance at European level, in the face of this opposition. The worst thing is that our country is now, without absolutely no stake in the game, in an inappropriate company with “class repetition”. Due to the opposition imposed by Romania on a larger number of refugees, the country risks losing a favorable position in much more important dossiers that will be negotiated at EU level, such as a new Schengen Agreement or the institutional change of the Eurozone. As far as the attitude of the country towards minorities is concerned, they have been speculated about their image in society. Access to healthcare : easy / average / complicated / very complicated: “European Parliament, – emphasizes that, in order to facilitate social inclusion and integration of refugees into the labor market, it is necessary to develop an approach that provides for appropriate adaptation and cooperation, as well as to solve a number of serious and multidimensional problems, such as: all forms of discrimination; language barriers, which are the first obstacles to integration; validating skills; different socio-economic, educational and cultural backgrounds; housing; healthcare needs, including psychosocial and posttraumatic support; family reunification and the significant percentage of disadvantaged groups among refugees, in particular the worrying number of children, including unaccompanied minors, the disabled, the elderly and women, who need responses tailored to their specific problems; – the extremely worrying situation of women in refugee camps in Europe, and in particular their living and hygienic conditions impose emergency health measures; Stresses that women’s needs for health care are different from men’s, as women are exposed to more risks, including gender-based violence, reproductive health complications and cultural barriers to access to health care; considers, therefore, that policies in this area can not be gender-neutral; ” Non-emergency medical assistance is conditional upon the payment of the health insurance contribution. Among the reported difficulties with access to healthcare services are the fact that the procedures for health insurance are not known at the level of foreigners, and the family doctor, consultation at a specialist, hospital is unknown for most immigrants. And in this area, it is necessary that healthcare professionals know the legal provisions on rtt rights and accommodate cultural, religious and gender differences in providing medical services to immigrants. Social assistance and protection is given to vulnerable cases between immigrants and the fulfillment of legal requirements. Immigrants with unregulated status alongside the category of migrants with tolerance status (only residence permits in Romania and no rights) represent the most vulnerable and most difficult immigrant categories, including access to minimum services, such as services medical emergency and minimal social protection are not ensured. In conclusion, Romania does not have a clear policy on providing health care to immigrants. It is necessary to involve universities and government in medical research to know the health status of immigrants and their health services needs. THE JOB MARKET: In what domain we can easily find a job : The accessible workplaces for refugees are those who do not have a minimum of education, even if they even work illegally. Sector analysis and qualitative research studies, however, confirmed the presence of immigrants in the hidden economy and existence in Romania immigrants with unregulated status:
The work of aliens in Romania is regulated in the extended framework of labor law that works at national level and the Labor Code and specific by updated EGO 194/2002 on the regime of aliens in Romania and Government Emergency Ordinance 56/2007 on employment and detachment of foreigners on the territory of Romania. In order to be employed, a foreigner needs a work permit that will be obtained by the employer and issued by the RIO. According to the law, a foreigner may take up employment in Romania only if it could not be held by a Romanian citizen or EU and EEA. It is difficult for a foreigner to engage in Romania because, in addition to demonstrating the qualifications and experience required to fill the job, the issue of expenses and efforts appears, the documents that the employer has to draw up or obtain in order to offer work to a a citizen of a third country. At the level of public opinion in Romania there is a fear of Romanian citizens that foreigners will take their jobs. However, studies in the field show that migrant labor is in a relationship of complementarity with the national labor force, with minimal competition in unskilled labor. What is the most required diplomas: Cleave the six to 12 month grace period, Refugees is required Obtain an understanding of language as well as the Romanian Some formal recognition of previous experience, or other qualification for academic degrees. Rarely, such documents are readily available to the refugees. How difficultis the language of the country : The difficulty of the Roman language depends on the province’s area of refugees. Those coming from Latin countries have a low degree of difficulty. Also, those from the German-speaking countries face an average degree of difficulty, those from the Orient having the most to learn. But, learning Romanian has been described by refugees as being a key factor to succeeding in the country. Unfortunately, Romania’s language courses have little structure and are often of low quality. Can we find a job if we speak English but not the native langage : On the labor market, demand for English has increased over time, so that English is a bonus both in terms of payroll and adaptation. INTEGRATION What is the general attitude towards refugees : The form and content of public discourse can have a positive or negative impact on public opinion outrage on immigrants and their integration. Political debates and the media may be distorted or may cause causal links between immigration and other social phenomena. For example, immigrants are often associated with feelings of insecurity because of public concerns about job competition or putting pressure on the social security budget and general anxiety about national security. Providing accurate information to counteract misleading people does not always lead to a change in attitudes. Acts can alter the attitudes of people who are relatively indifferent to these issues, but they do not generally improve the views of more hostile people: for example, the public is more informed, but the percentage of people with racist views remains the same. Informed citizens may still have a passive role in the integration process if they are not aware of the opportunities to participate in integration measures and intercultural dialogue that exist in many aspects of their lives: in the workplace, in the neighborhood, through associations and religious communities, etc. Are the people in the country welcoming to strangers : Participants’ views on the attitudes of the majority population about immigrants or foreign citizens from non-EU countries are shared. Thus, there is a significant number of participants who consider that the main attitude that the Romanians adopt in this regard is indifference, an argument in this respect being the fact that the phenomenon of immigration does not have large proportions in Romania, and people do not face directly with this issue. “There are not many and we do not hit them every day” (focus group, .Cluj, Romanians, 16-35 years old) “But I do not care about his life. He assumes that he does not care for me anyway, so we behave as two people who simply go alongside one another on the street. “(Focus group, Iasi, Romanian, 16-35) “I think there are very few Romanians at this time of interest, anything about everyone coming to Romania to do business. They are no longer interested, no Romanian thinks that they do not care what those who come to our country do. “(Focus group, Constanta, Romanian, 36-65) Also, most respondents consider that Romanians have a good opinion about immigrants: “I think they have a good opinion, however, in general, about the majority of foreigners who are coming to us in the country. That we are neither evil. “(Focus group, Bucharest, Romanians, 36-65 years) “Some see their work, especially when they studied and stayed here, they married and made their families, they know I’m staying here, I do not know, I have a good opinion about foreign doctors.” (Focus group, Cluj, Romanians, 36-65 years old) “With enough tolerance in the end. More reticence towards our Moldovans than for the Arabs, for example. “(Focus group, Cluj, Romanian, 16-35 years old) There are also many assessments contrary to the above, some of those interviewed saying that Romanians perceive foreigners negatively, sometimes in a very categorical manner. Other respondents, although sharing the same opinion, believe that such an attitude is not only typical for the Romanians. “Not so good. It’s generally not good. “(Focus group, Bucharest, Romanians, 36-65 years old) “That we’re robbing us, that’s what I think. They stole everything we had in Romania. I think very bad today. How it is and theirs, that the outsiders have very bad impressions about us. “(Focus group, Constanta, Romanian, 35-65) “We have a tendency to reject, to scrutinize them, to underestimate them and all the time. Something subversive. “(Focus group, Bucharest, Romanian, mixed, 16-65 years old) “And the others I see only as Chinese, Indians, Arabs do not seem to be of quality. Because he washes a lot of money at us. “(Focus group, Bucharest, Romanians, 36-65 years old) At the same time, some participants consider that the Romanians’ first reaction to foreigners is mistrust or reticence, although this may change as a result of repeated contacts with people of another nationality. One of the decisive factors in shaping attitudes and behaviors on both individual and institutional level, is the relatively short history of the phenomenon of immigration in Romania. As strangers become more numerous and interactions with them become a daily fact, the better will settle the experiences and fix the analysis frameworks. “It’s about time, we have not yet gotten used to them, that if we had faced the same phenomenon, what the Romanians did with Spain, Italy and we would have faced the Basarabians, or the Asians or the countries. Arabs in the same percentage, the same level, guaranteed we would also put barriers, visas, expulsions. “(focus group, Iasi, Romanian, 16-35) “The impression of everything that is alien is not only valid in Romania, that is, we are not different from the rest of the peoples, that is, all countries that have faced a mass phenomenon of immigration, clearly had reluctance to those people, even if it was (focus group, Bucharest, Romanian, mixed, 16-65 years old) At the same time, there are participants who appreciate that the efforts made by the Romanian population regarding the willingness to know and understand the aliens is relatively limited, prevailing the adoption of attitudes and behaviors dictated only by the first impressions, which can sometimes be negative, having the tendency to generalize, stereotyping, or even start from prejudices. “Our attitude towards foreigners depends on our personal experience. You had an incident with a foreign person … “(focus group, Cluj, Romanians, 16-35 years old) “And we should be a little more tolerant and teach those who come how to behave and how to do it. Because we, when we receive them reluctantly, treat us the same. “(Focus group, Iasi, Romanians 36-65) “Not everyone is miserable. We have a very bad opinion about foreigners in general, but know that not everyone is miserable. But the Romanians are more parasitic. “(Focus group, Iasi, Romanians, 36-65 years old) On the other hand, the attitude of the native population towards foreigners depends on certain factors, in the opinion of the participants in the research. Respondents, especially the age group 16-35 years, which feels that the Romanians have of foreigners depends on age, education, area of residence and the country of origin of foreigners. In this regard, some participants consider that the elderly, less educated and those living in rural areas would tend to have a worse view than the younger, better educated or those who live in urban areas. Respondents also think that they tend to have a bad opinion about the immigrants older people who, because they have spent part of their life living in the communist regime, tend to think like this. “I think it depends on the ages that … some kind of preconceptions .. not necessarily age, let us take a look at the population of young and elderly people.” (Focus group, Cluj, Romanian , 16-35 years) “Yes, young people or people in the city are more open, meaning they do not make a difference. Wow, it’s cool, he’s my foreign friend. “(Focus group, Iasi, mixed ethnic, 16-35 years old) “The Romanians are more conservative. I do not talk about myself or the younger generation, but in general, I say they are not looking very good. “(Focus group, Constanta, Romanian, 16-35) It appears the idea that foreigners are viewed better in big cities, while residents of smaller cities would tend to accept them harder or run them look like something unusual, or even exotic. In fact, this is confirmed by the evidence provided in the study. “But otherwise, I say that anyway, him I think of here in Iasi, what, say it is a city slightly larger and yet not pay attention to a man whether or not Romanian, if the Italian Spanish … in Vaslui … passes by you one who speaks another language, you will notice all the time … everyone is looking at him. When he passes by to forget … “(focus group, Iasi, Romanians, mixed, 16-35 years old) “Well, how is Cluj, a big university center with opportunities and work … then yes, it’s easier to open, but if it emigrated to a small town … where we all know everybody , then it’s harder … “(focus group, Cluj, Romanians, 16-35 years old) “Here’s the Chinese. In 1994-1995, if you saw a Chinese on the street, you just called “Bruce Lee.” Both. Today, you see a Chinese, ok, it’s another. “(Focus group, Bucharest, Romanian, 16-35) Respondents also think that Romanians tend to look differently on foreigners from Western European Union countries, compared to the way they look at third-country nationals. They appreciate the presence of a clearly different attitude for each category of immigrants. “I think we look better at the West because we have the feeling that they come with money and it will be better if we have friends …” (focus group, Iasi, Romanians, mixed, 16-65 years old) “First of all, the country of origin. If it’s the European Union, it’s cleaner, better dressed, more educated. He is more interested in what he does here, so he comes with a certain purpose and does not waste time with nonsense, although he does not enter our mountain. “(Focus group, Bucharest, Romanians, 36-65 years) “My opinion is that the Romanian man considers that the man in the West is superior to the Romanian, and from the East he thinks he is superior to the East.” (Focus group, Iasi, Romanians, 16-35 years old) Are there any associations/organisations that can help (Red Cross or others) : ANITP – National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons EIF – European Integration Fund ERF – European Refugee Fund ARCA – Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants Save the Children MIPEX – Migration Integration Policies Index Romanian National Council for Refugees MMFPS – Ministry of Labor, Family and Social Protection ILO – International Organization for Migration ILO – International Labor Organization Jesuits Service for Refugees GEO – Emergency Government Emergency Ordinance ORI – Romanian Immigration Office Refugee Women Organization of Romania PBC – Common Basic Principles rtt – third-country nationals UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees What is the official attitude of the government about the migrants : welcoming/unwanted Romania has an integration programme that has been enforced since 2004. At the time, the legislation was elaborated based on the existing operational situation. Since 2004 until 2016, the average number of asylum requests in Romania has been of about 1000 – 1500, reaching a peak of 2500 requests in 2012 caused by the events in North Africa. In 2017, 4,800 asylum requests were submitted – an absolute record number in this field. The General Inspectorate for Immigration analysed, granted access to the asylum procedure, registered and processed all the submitted requests, and offered assistance to those who obtained a form of protection through the integration programme. In what concerns the integration programme, the 2004 legislation attributes certain responsibilities to several Romanian institutions. The General Inspectorate for Immigration, part of the Ministry for Internal Affairs, coordinates all the activities and intervenes in an initial stage, right after a form of protection has been granted, in order to conduct interviews with beneficiaries, to develop individual integration plans, and to sign dedicated contracts. Afterwards, other institutions intervene where it is necessary. An important field-related change that occurred in 2015 was to condition the attainment by a beneficiary of a form of protection of state assistance to the registration in the integration programme. If someone does not actively participate in their individually plan activities or attempts to leave the programme without cause, then the state assistance is stopped. Following an analysis that we developed concerning the field of integration, a proposal of legislative change has been put forward, and a public debate with the civil society has been organised. Currently, the cooperation with the local authorities is going well, but things can be improved. Through the proposed legislative initiative, new elements will be introduced that address in a precise manner the cooperation with the local authorities. For example, at the level of the entire country, at the request of the General Inspectorate for Immigration, local support team in the field of integration will be established, in the cities that have large communities of foreigners. These teams will coordinate at the local level the integration process. The teams will be composed of all local authorities that have field-related responsibilities, and representatives of NGOs. In the following period, they will run an ample awareness-raising process in Romania, a campaign that the Romanian government will implement in partnership with an NGO. The campaign will be financed through the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and will aim at presenting the real image of the migratory process and at illustrating the benefits that integrating legally-residing strangers can have for Romania. The title of the campaign is ”I am a stranger until you get to know me”. They will primarily focus on the objectives established within the National Strategy for Immigration, namely developing the national asylum system, in order to make it more efficient and compliant with national, European, and international legal standards. We will also actively contribute to the international efforts and those of the member States concerning the resettlement programme, and they will focus on improving the process of social integration in Romania of citizens from third countries. Bibliography: https://ro.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbile_vorbite_%C3%AEn_Rom%C3%A2nia http://arps.ro/documente/studiu_privind_fenomenul_imigratiei.pdf http://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/content/identity-and-travel-documents This document was prepared by: Julei Catalina |
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| SHARING THE WORLD* : Disability and Displacement 2017 – 2019
*thisprojectisfinanced by the European Union REFUGEE LOOKING FOR A JOB COUNTRY of DESTINATION : ROMANIA GENERAL INFORMATION Number of refugees present in the country : In recent years, the number of refugees in Romania has varied according to different factors. At present there are 1330 refugees on the territory of the country. Languages spoken in the country : It is spoken of about 90% of the population as a native language, other major minority languages being: Hungarian, Romanian, MUISTI Ukrainian, German and Turkish. Attitude towards existing foreign communities/minorities in the country : Romania has a defensive attitude towards refugees, being placed in an unfavorable position in the EU because it opposes the arrival of refugees without a plausible motive. Following this action, Romania is projected to have much to lose. Romania is a unitary state, with over 90% of its population, remaining a majority of ethnicity. The fact that minorities did not have a good PR through history should not bribe anyone. The fact that myths, urban or less urban legends, negative stereotypes have gravitated and still do so around minorities, speculate and exacerbate various fantasies of childhood, there must be no novelty. Everything that we have gathered in our childhood, the whole bag we have formed, all the beliefs that have been passed down to us over the generations is a baggage for which we often need a lifetime to let it down. of the population is of other ethnicities, spread over the entire surface of Romania. Access to healthcare : easy / average / complicated / very complicated: The International Organization of Migration in Romania (the Bucharest Office) is a governmental organization that carries out activities related to the assessment of the health of migrants based on “pocket payments”. In particular, one of the programs aims to assess the health status of refugees in Uzbekistan after arriving in Romania. The health care system has 3 sectors: primary health care (provided by family doctors), ambulatory medical assistance for specialties clinical, paraclinical, dental care and ambulatory health-care rehabilitation-rehabilitation (provided by specialized doctors and dentists) and hospital care. Social health insurance is the main funding system for the health protection of the population in Romania that provides access to a basic services package Immigrants’ right to health care for the insured. For services that are partially covered by insurance (eg dental services), patients I pay a co-payment. For services not covered by insurance (for example, high-tech diagnostic tests), patients pay out of their pocket. “Under the new regulations, immigrant women benefit from free health insurance during pregnancy and postpartum , even if they did not come or have a lower income than the minimum wage / economy. Access to public health services for foreigners domiciled in Romania is made in the same conditions as Romanian citizens, if they contribute to the state insurance fund. In what domain we can easily find a job : Jobs for refugees in Romania are limited and, although JRS (Refugee Service for Refugees in Romania) is trying to settle their food, it is not enough. They have a choice between working in construction, factories, fast food, agriculture, bakery, or the domestic sector. Workbooks are getting very hard, hampering the desire for the regulations to work. What diplomas are the most required : The Contracting States shall grant to refugees treatment as favorable as possible and, in any case, no less favorable than that accorded to aliens in general, in the same circumstances, in respect of forms of education other than primary education, and in particular , in terms of access to studies, the recognition of study certificates, diplomas and university degrees issued abroad, the reduction of taxes and the granting of scholarships. All the diplomas obtained abroad will be recognized in Romania. Most requirements relate to the studies they have done. How difficult is the language of the country : The difficulty of the Roman language varies according to nationality. For those whose native language is based on Latin, the adaptation is easy, and for others it is quite difficult to understand, but with the passage of time, the ability to understand and practice is increasingly high. Most people have said that the Romanian language is accessible. Can we finda job if we speak English but not the native langage : Knowledge of English is an advantage on the labor market, where there is a lot of competition. Although it is not the native language, most people can have a dialogue in English, during which information is exchanged. Also, English is a bonus on payroll, lately very demanding. What is the general attitude towards refugees : General attitudes about refugees are shared, so politics and the media influence the opinion of the entire community. The first reaction is a defensive one because of religion, prejudice and, in general, the situation of those countries has a great impact. As time passes, insecurity and doubts disappear almost entirely due to the more easily accessible information available to society. Are the people in the country welcoming to strangers : Mentality is one that plays an important role in people’s attitude towards refugees. In general, the younger generation is more open to change, more empathic, so it is not an impediment to the integration process of newcomers in the country, with different perspectives from the older generation, which in most cases has an attitude defensive. Are there any associations/organisations that can help (Red Cross or others) : EC – European Commission EC – Council of Europe CNRED – National Center for the Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas EURES – European Employment Service EIF – European Integration Fund ORI – Romanian Immigration Office EU – European Union UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ANOFM – National Agency for Employment CAB – Bucharest Court of Appeal NIS – National Institute of Statistics MAI – Ministry of Administration and Interior MIPEX – Migration Integration Policies Index MMFPS – Ministry of Labor, Family and Social Protection Romanian Evaluation and Strategies SIS – Schengen Information System What is the official attitude of the government about the migrants : welcoming/unwanted The Government has the task of finding favorable ways of receiving refugees, as well as registering them and offering integration conditions. With dedication, the Government can manage the arrival of refugees so that they can be offered a decent living. Although at first it has shown reluctance, the Government is determined to receive and help refugees, providing them, as far as possible, conditions for a good living. The government of Romania has put a lot of effort into increasing integration opportunities. However, there is still some work to be done in terms of coordination. Integration is something that requires the active involvement of the central government, local government, local government, the local government, the local government and the local community. https://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/interview/refugees-at-the-eu-borders-status-update-from-romania/ This document wasprepared by : Huzum Bianca-Iuliana |
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