IFTDH Contribution to the European Commission Green Paper on the future Common European

Publishers Terre Des Hommes International Federation Zones Europe Type Guide / Guidelines / Principle Date of publication 2007 Document main thematic Child Protection/ Related Topic Document thematics Migration Total pages 4

In Terre des Hommes view, the Green Paper presents a rapid but realistic assessment of some of the critical points facing the harmonization of asylum policy from the perspective of the enhancement of the protection standards. Terre des Hommes supports the Green Paper conclusion in that it remains necessary to improve the conditions under which persons can effectively seek protection in the EU and receive an adequate response to their individual needs. To achieve this aim, Terre des Hommes agrees with the Green Paper position that enhancement of the capacities of all stakeholders involved in the process remains necessary. In Terre des Hommes view reference in this context should be done to the necessity of enhancing the identification of and response to the needs of most vulnerable groups of asylum seekers and refugees, including children. Providing adequate responses to the needs of children should strongly be emphasized throughout the Green Paper as one of the main issues to be addressed across Europe.