According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Constitution, the best interests of the child shall be a fundamental consideration in all matters affecting children. How do the immigration authorities assess the best interests of the child in family reunification cases? NOAS invites you to a report launch on Wednesday, April 23 at 9 a.m.
Previous reports from organizations, government-appointed committees and contractors for the immigration administration have focused on inadequate assessments of the best interests of the child in deportation cases and some asylum cases. NOAS has now looked at family reunification cases. We have reviewed cases from our legal aid work, and investigated how the best interests of the child are investigated, assessed and emphasized in cases concerning family reunification between parents and children.
We invite you to a launch, where we will present the report’s findings and recommendations. In addition, the Directorate of Immigration (UDI), the Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) and the Norwegian Institution for Human Rights (NIM) will comment on these findings. Read the report here.
Time and place:
Wednesday, April 23, 9-10 a.m. Room “Boksen”, Kulturhuset, Youngsgate 6, Oslo.
Program:
From 08.45: Serving coffee and cinnamon buns
09:00:
Introduction and welcome by NOAS department head Sanja Adjulovic
Presentation of NOAS’ report by senior advisor Elin Berstad Mortensen
Comments from:
- Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
- The Immigration Board (UNE)
- Norwegian Institution for Human Rights (NIM)
10:00 End
Registration:
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Read the report:
The report is now available here: https://www.noas.no/ressursbank/rapporter/
