Caritas Internationalis holds conference on migration in Nicosia

Caritas Internationalis opened a three-day conference in Nicosia on October 7 to discuss migration challenges and responsibilities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Organized by Caritas Italy and Caritas Cyprus, the meeting brings together approximately 70 participants, including representatives from 35 Italian diocesan Caritas organizations, various European Caritas groups, social workers, and experts.

The program focuses on the European Union asylum pact and the protection of migrant children. During the opening, Caritas Italy Deputy Director Paolo Valente stated that migration policies require safe and legal pathways alongside effective systems for reception and integration.

The gathering included addresses from Cyprus Deputy Minister for Migration Nicholas Ioannides, Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos, and Italian Ambassador to Cyprus Antonella Cavallari. Caritas Internationalis also used the meeting to present a new global survey regarding migrant children.