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19/08/2026

Every attack on a humanitarian worker is also an attack on the people who depend on them for protection, shelter, healthcare and essential support.

Humanitarian workers must be protected so they can continue reaching people who need them most.

17/08/2026

🏠 Een erkenning als vluchteling betekent niet automatisch een eigen thuis.

Onderzoek toont aan dat de overgang van opvang naar een stabiele woning voor veel erkende vluchtelingen niet vanzelf verloopt. Na erkenning moeten mensen vaak op korte tijd een woning zoeken in een huurmarkt waar betaalbare woningen schaars zijn en de concurrentie groot is. Daardoor duurt het voor velen langer om een geschikte en duurzame woonplek te vinden.

Met onze PATHS Mythes & Realiteit-reeks zetten we vaak voorkomende misvattingen over huisvesting en vluchtelingen op een rij, gebaseerd op onderzoek en praktijkervaringen.

📚 Bron: Beeckmans & Geldof (2022): https://bit.ly/4wo6ZVu

Meer weten over hoe PATHS verhuurders en huurders ondersteunt: www.paths2homes.be

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🏠 Obtenir le statut de réfugié ne signifie pas automatiquement avoir un chez-soi.

Les recherches montrent que, pour de nombreuses personnes réfugiées reconnues, la transition de l'accueil à un logement stable ne se fait pas sans difficultés. Après leur reconnaissance, elles doivent souvent trouver rapidement un logement sur un marché locatif où les logements abordables sont rares et la concurrence importante. Il leur faut donc souvent davantage de temps pour accéder à un logement adapté, durable et stable.

Avec notre série PATHS « Mythes et réalités », nous déconstruisons certaines idées reçues sur le logement et les personnes réfugiées, en nous appuyant sur la recherche et les réalités de terrain.

📚 Source : Beeckmans & Geldof (2022): https://bit.ly/4wo6ZVu

En savoir plus sur le soutien apporté par PATHS aux propriétaires et aux locataires: www.paths2homes.be

14/08/2026

⚡ Flash update ⚡

1️⃣ Ghent University will host Bantu 11, an international conference bringing together researchers, language experts, students, and professionals working on Bantu languages and African language studies. The conference will explore topics including linguistics, language history, documentation, phonology, typology, and ethnolinguistics. It offers opportunities for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration on African languages and cultures.
📅 18–21 August 2026
📍 Ghent University, Campus Ledeganck / Online
ℹ️ Find the programme and registration information: https://www.bantugent.ugent.be/bantu11/

2️⃣ Are you a Zambian climate or sustainability expert living abroad? The Government of the Republic of Zambia and IOM are inviting members of the Zambian diaspora to take part in a skills-mapping survey to identify expertise that can contribute to the country’s climate resilience and sustainable development. Your knowledge could support future knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and collaboration between diaspora experts and partners in Zambia.
ℹ️ Share your expertise: https://www.mofaic.gov.zm/diasporaportal/?p=1498

3️⃣ Have you moved to Belgium within the last 10 years and do not hold Belgian citizenship? BRISPO is inviting newcomers to take part in a survey as part of the New Voices project. The survey explores experiences related to living conditions, health, employment, social networks, and discrimination. It is anonymous, confidential, and available in 10 languages. Your experiences can help strengthen understanding of newcomers’ realities and inform future policies and support services.
ℹ️ Take part in the survey: https://brispo.research.vub.be/en/fill-in-the-brispo-survey-for-newcomers-in-belgium

4️⃣ The HappyLIFE Festival brings together families, artisans, community organisations, and environmental initiatives for a weekend of creativity, sustainability, and inclusion. Visitors can explore crafts and upcycling, nature and biodiversity, local food, and activities for children, alongside workshops, storytelling, guided garden visits, and live DJ performances. With more than 70 exhibitors, the festival offers an opportunity for diaspora communities and local residents to connect, discover local initiatives, and celebrate diversity.
📅 22–23 August 2026
📍 La Ferme Nos Pilifs, Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels
ℹ️ https://www.fermenospilifs.be/happylife-festival

5️⃣ To mark International Youth Day, IOM Belgium and Luxembourg sat down with Amine Haddaji, young entrepreneur and co-founder of Black Box Studio, in the latest episode of the Diaspora Insights podcast. Amine shares how he turned his passion for music into an entrepreneurial venture while navigating the opportunities and challenges of having a diaspora background.
🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ldNdSqH663w

12/08/2026

Que faut-il pour transformer une passion en métier ?

🌍 À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la jeunesse, nous rencontrons Amine Haddaji, jeune entrepreneur et cofondateur de Black Box Studio, qui nous raconte son parcours, de passionné de musique à entrepreneur.

Entre les réalités de l’entrepreneuriat avec un parcours issu de la diaspora et la création d’un espace où la créativité peut s’épanouir, Amine partage les défis, les enseignements et les opportunités qui ont façonné son parcours.

Son parcours témoigne du potentiel et de l’engagement des jeunes qui, aujourd’hui déjà, prennent des initiatives, créent de nouvelles opportunités et contribuent positivement à leur communauté. 💪

🎥 Regardez l’épisode complet ici: https://youtu.be/ldNdSqH663w
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(ENG) What does it take to turn a passion into a profession?

🌍 On International Youth Day, we sit down with Amine Haddaji, young entrepreneur and co-founder of Black Box Studio, who shares his journey from music enthousiast to entrepreneur.

From navigating the realities of entrepreneurship with a diaspora background to building a space where creativity can thrive, Amine shares the challenges, lessons and opportunities that shaped his journey.

His story is a powerful reminder that young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow, they are already driving change, creating opportunities and shaping their communities today. 💪

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ldNdSqH663w

06/08/2026

💬« Mon message aux propriétaires qui hésitent encore, c'est de rencontrer les acteurs du milieu associatif. »

Bruxellois et investisseur immobilier, Louis Jones n’était pas pleinement convaincu lorsqu’on lui a proposé de louer à une personne réfugiée reconnue. Ce qui a fait la différence? L’accompagnement de Caritas International.be et la relation de confiance construite au fil du temps.

Dans ce témoignage, il explique comment un suivi de proximité, un contact permanent et un accompagnement adapté permettent aux propriétaires comme aux locataires d’avancer sereinement.

Avec PATHS, l'OIM Belgique & Luxembourg met en lumière le rôle essentiel des propriétaires et des organisations qui facilitent l’accès au logement pour les personnes réfugiées reconnues.

Vous envisagez de louer votre bien ? Découvrez comment cela fonctionne et quel accompagnement est proposé sur paths2homes.be

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💬 “Mijn boodschap aan verhuurders die nog twijfelen, is om eens kennis te maken met organisaties uit het middenveld."

Brusselaar en vastgoedinvesteerder Louis Jones was niiet meteen overtuigd toen hem werd vorogesteld om te verhuren aan een erkende vluchteling. Wat het verschil maakte? De begeleiding van Caritas International.be en het vertrouwen dat stap voor stap werd opgebouwd.

In deze getuigenis vertelt hij hoe een persoonlijke opvolging, een vast aanspreekpunt en begeleiding op maat zorgen dat zowel verhuurders als huurders met een gerust gevoel vooruit kunnen.

Met PATHS zet IOM België & Luxemburg de essentiële rol van verhuurders en organisaties in de kijker die de toegang tot huisvesting voor erkende vluchtelingen mee mogelijk maken.

Denk je eraan om te verhuren? Ontdek via paths2homes.be hoe het werkt en welke begeleiding er beschikbaar is.

© Studio COSMO

31/07/2026

⚡ Flash Update ⚡

1️⃣ Are you part of a community group, grassroots initiative, or civil society organization supporting migrants in vulnerable administrative situations? The IOM Belgium & Luxembourg Incentive Fund 2026 is now open for applications. The fund aims to support community-based initiatives that strengthen outreach, improve access to reliable information and protection services, and raise awareness of migrants’ rights.
💰 Funding available: up to €4,000 per initiative
📅 Application deadline: 9 August 2026, at 23:59 PM CET
📍 Implementation period: September to November 2026
ℹ️FAQ and application details: https://belgium.iom.int/resources/incentive-fund-2026-call-initiatives

2️⃣ Looking for a summer event celebrating diversity, music and social engagement? Join Esperanzah! Festival 2026, a unique celebration of culture and creativity. Participants can enjoy concerts across seven stages, street arts, cultural activities, family-friendly spaces, and international food. The festival offers a welcoming space to discover new cultures, connect with communities, and celebrate creativity and inclusion.
📍 Abbey of Floreffe, Belgium
📅 31 July–2 August 2026
ℹ️ More information and tickets: https://www.esperanzah.be/

3️⃣ Experience the colours, flavours, and rhythms of Latin America at the Colombia Village Festival 2026. This festival celebrates Colombian and Latin American heritage through live music, traditional dances, cultural performances, DJs, gastronomy, and activities for children. You'll enjoy authentic cuisine, discover cultural traditions, and connect with members of the Latin American community.
📍 Carrefour des Attelages, Bois de la Cambre, Brussels
📅 1–2 August 2026
ℹ️ https://www.facebook.com/events/1510334230755578 for more information

4️⃣ Discover Théâtres Nomades 2026, a free open-air festival celebrating performing arts, creativity, and cultural exchange in the heart of Brussels. Enjoy a vibrant programme of street theatre, circus performances, live music, storytelling, visual arts, and family-friendly activities. Join thousands of visitors in celebrating creativity, inclusion, and cultural diversity.
📍 Bois de la Cambre, Brussels
📅 13–16 August 2026
ℹ️ https://festivaltheatresnomades.be/

5️⃣ Celebrate the diversity, creativity, and cultural richness of Africa at “Afrique En Couleurs” 2026, one of Brussels’ most vibrant multicultural festivals. The festival will transform Tour & Taxis into a lively African village featuring live concerts, traditional and contemporary dance performances, cultural exhibitions, interactive workshops, and African cuisine.
📍 Tour & Taxis, Brussels
📅 29 August 2026: 12:00–23:30 CET ; 30 August 2026: 13:00–22:30 CET
ℹ️ https://www.teroubi.be/afrique-en-couleurs-2025/

31/07/2026

💙 The Blue Heart Campaign reminds us that ending human trafficking requires strong partnerships and collective action.

Human trafficking is a crime that affects millions of people worldwide. Behind every statistic is a person whose freedom, dignity and future have been taken away.

This week, IOM Belgium & Luxembourg joined partners in Brussels at the iconic Manneken P*s for the Blue Heart Campaign, standing in solidarity with victims and survivors of human trafficking and reaffirming our shared commitment to preventing exploitation in all its forms.

📣 Raising awareness is only one step. Ending human trafficking requires collective action, stronger protection for victims and continued efforts to hold traffickers accountable.

30/07/2026

💙 This is one story. Millions more remain untold.

Samuel’s story is a reminder that human trafficking can take many forms. Around the world, criminal networks exploit people through deception, violence and coercion, forcing them into online scam operations.

On this , we stand with victims and survivors like Samuel. People forced to commit crimes are victims of human trafficking and deserve protection, not punishment.

Since 2022, IOM has assisted more than 3,500 victims trafficked into online scam centres across Southeast Asia, supporting survivors from over 39 nationalities.

🎥 “I’m not a criminal. I’m a survivor.”

30/07/2026

In the Smurfs’ world, Gargamel is the villain. In our world, traffickers are.� �

Behind fake promises and deceptive opportunities are criminal networks that exploit people through violence, threats and coercion, forcing them into online scam operations.� �

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, join us in standing with victims and survivors and help raise awareness that behind every scam, there could be a victim.� �

Discover more about human trafficking at endht.org� �

29/07/2026

As part of a Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project funded by the European Commission (SG Reform), the Council for Alien Law Litigation (CALL) explored whether AI could support judges and legal staff in navigating large volumes of jurisprudence and legislation.

In collaboration with Delaware and the CALL IT Team, the AI system was tested in a secure, isolated environment using realistic use cases, with no impact on real cases.

Key findings:
• Practical experience in testing and evaluating AI systems.
• Evidence based recommendations on AI adoption and governance.
• Greater understanding of the EU AI Act and safeguards for fundamental rights.

AI can support tasks such as searching, comparing and retrieving legal information, while human expertise remains essential for legal reasoning, critical judgement and decision making.

Digital transformation helps CALL explore how technology can improve processes while ensuring accountability, legal certainty and human oversight.

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