POLICY PAPERS

With the aim to inspire the development of more informed strategies and action-oriented suggestions in the field of prevention of irregular migration across the Mediterranean, this policy paper provides a solid empirical basis collected by the University of Milan unit in the context of the European H2020 project ITHACA.

In Athens, access to affordable and decent housing remains problematic for the majority of the migrant population. Among the factors that do create challenges for migrants’ access to adequate and long-term housing are increasing housing prices, absence of relevant policies and social housing, shortages of affordable housing.

This paper recommends that government authorities house LGBTI+ refugees near support organizations, near doctors willing and able to help them when needed, and near work opportunities, via subsidies for support organizations.

Refugees’ lives are to a considerable extent affected by decisions taken by others, in so far as they rely on the support of host communities and governments, NGOs, international organisations, private sector sponsors and others to find protection, assistance, shelter and improved livelihoods.