1. The Social Integration of Migrants of the City of Athens

2. Immigration in Greece A new reality for Greece

3. Greek state 3 legalization procedures: 1998 2001 2005 migrants Indubitable and permanent reality

4. articles 64 - 66 of Law 3386/2005 articles 64 - 66 of Law 3386/2005 Introducing holistic program for the social integration of third countries citizens

5. The new Municipal and Community Code - June 2006 - The new Municipal and Community Code - June 2006 - Recognizes the competence of Local Authorities to draw, apply and participate in programs and activities for the integration of roma, Ethnic Greeks returnees, migrants and refugees in the social, economic and political life of local society Articl e 75

6. Attica region City of Athens 7 Districts Areas 4 prefectures 124 Municipalities and Communities

7. 1981 = 886.737 1991 = 816.556 2001 = 745.514 Source: census Estimation for 2007: 702.889 Source: National Statistic Service The number of migrants in Athens grow up 20% of the population City of Athens ‘s Population

8. - 140.626 migrants lives in City of Athens - Which is account to 20% of total population - 140.626 migrants lives in City of Athens - Which is account to 20% of total population The biggest city of the country City of Athens is: With the largest number of migrants

9. NUMBER OF APPLICATION FORM FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT YEARMENFEMALETOTAL 200651.28443.64094.924 City of Athens - Direction for Migrants

10. Characteristics of migrants who lives in city of Athens COUNTRYMENFEMALETOTAL% OF TOTAL ALBANIA22.60416.77239.37641,5 ROUMANIA4.3892.8407.2297,6 ΒΟULGARIA1.9974.8056.8027,2 UKRANIE1.3473.9905.3375,6 PHILIPPINES1.1412.8664.0074,2 MOLDAVIA1.3542.2533.6073,8 EGYPT2.8577483.6053,8 BANGLADESH3.3792143.5933,8 GEORGIA8382.4563.2943,5 SYRIA2.3006732.9733,1 PAKISTAN2.521792.6002,7 NIGERIA1.3377632.1002,2 CHINA9236091.5321.6 SUB- TOTAL46.98739.06886.05590,6 OTHER COUNTRIES4.2974.5728.8699,4 TOTAL51.28443.64094.924100

11. great number of migrants great number of migrants great number of migrant’s children great number of migrant’s children

12. D.AD.AKINDERGARDEN % PRIMARY % GYMNASIUM % LYCEUM % 1ο55,930,937,722,7 2ο29,0 31,517,3 3ο34,727,821,319,3 4ο30,529,633,319,2 5ο27,025,123,98,9 6ο47,346,745,426,1 7ο26,929,827,415,3 Migrants and Education - Analysis by Level of Education in 7 District Areas of City of Athens Migrants and Education - 2007 Analysis by Level of Education in 7 District Areas of City of Athens

13. The harmonic co-existence of all citizens of Athens ( natives and migrants) in the frame of an multicultural society. MIGRANT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF ATHENS Continual upgrading of services Target activities for the social integration of immigrants

14. Migrants Direction 1) Administrative Department 2) Archieve Department 3) Social Care Department

15. Migrants have access to Social and Welfare Oriented Programs: Service Center Exclusively for Migrants (KEA) Primary Health Care / 7 Municipal Health Clinics Educational Center Municipal Child Care Centers The City’s Kitchen for homeless The Shelter for victims of violence Service Center Exclusively for Migrants (KEA) Primary Health Care / 7 Municipal Health Clinics Educational Center Municipal Child Care Centers The City’s Kitchen for homeless The Shelter for victims of violence

16. Participation of migrants and refugees in the city’s cultural and sports events Provision of public spaces International Radio Station of Athens 104,4FM / Exclusively Multilingual programs Athens Municipality Local Radio Station “Athina 9.84FM / Additionally aims for awareness on migrant issues Participation of migrants and refugees in the city’s cultural and sports events Provision of public spaces International Radio Station of Athens 104,4FM / Exclusively Multilingual programs Athens Municipality Local Radio Station “Athina 9.84FM / Additionally aims for awareness on migrant issues Immigrants have access to Social and Welfare Oriented Programs:

17. Programs for the Social Integration of migrants Initiated by City of Athens 1)«Mum learns Greek», a innovative language learning program which: addressed to mothers of children attending of city’s of Athens kindergarten Time: afternoon hours, after classes Venue: in the childcare center Simultaneous provision of childcare at the center addressed to mothers of children attending of city’s of Athens kindergarten Time: afternoon hours, after classes Venue: in the childcare center Simultaneous provision of childcare at the center

18. Programs for the Social Integration of migrants Initiated by City of Athens The program started: 12 May 2008 4 th City of Athens ‘s childcare center 1 st District: Metaxourgio The program started: 12 May 2008 4 th City of Athens ‘s childcare center 1 st District: Metaxourgio 2 sections: one with 16 attendants and one with 18 attendants In total, 34 people attend the Greek lessons Duration of the courses: 10 weeks Accommodation of 45 children in total (from 10 months to 6 years old) 2 sections: one with 16 attendants and one with 18 attendants In total, 34 people attend the Greek lessons Duration of the courses: 10 weeks Accommodation of 45 children in total (from 10 months to 6 years old)

19. Programs for the Social Integration of migrants Initiated by City of Athens September - December 2008: 4 learning centers We estimate that with this program in: 2008, at least 200 migrants families will be benefited 2009, at least 480 migrants families will be benefited September - December 2008: 4 learning centers We estimate that with this program in: 2008, at least 200 migrants families will be benefited 2009, at least 480 migrants families will be benefited «Mum learns Greek»

20. Programs for the Social Integration of migrants Initiated by City of Athens 2) Drawing up Athens Council for Migrants: Promote the active participation of migrants in local community affairs Mark out issues of migrants concern Refer to appropriate instances Promote the active participation of migrants in local community affairs Mark out issues of migrants concern Refer to appropriate instances September 2008

21. Programs for the Social Integration of migrants Initiated by City of Athens 3) Drawing up the Athens Chart for the Integration of Migrants The Chart will determine the fundamental principles around which specific actions for migrants are developed. Until the end of the year 2008

22. Programs for the Social Integration of migrants Initiated by City of Athens 4) Organization of Multicultural Center: Information and counseling services for regularization fields, employment, education and health Acquisition of language skills with the philosophy of “Mum learn Greek” and the possibility to certify the acquired knowledge for the advance section. Information and counseling services for regularization fields, employment, education and health Acquisition of language skills with the philosophy of “Mum learn Greek” and the possibility to certify the acquired knowledge for the advance section. September 2008

23. Programs for the Social Integration of migrants Initiated by City of Athens 4) Organization of Multicultural Center: Computer skills program with certification (September2008) Multicultural workshops: theatre, chorale, dance, etc. Computer skills program with certification (September2008) Multicultural workshops: theatre, chorale, dance, etc. September 2008