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Reduce legal and administrative barriers to family reunification and effective access to the labor market for the beneficiaries of international protection
Proponent:
Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Remarks to progress by Liga (last modified Dec 31, 2024):
In order to ensure successful integration, it is of great importance to grant asylum seekers effective access to the labour market during their asylum procedure. This requires adjustments to legislation and administrative procedures. The opportunity to work during the asylum procedure enables asylum seekers to utilise their skills, contribute to society and secure their livelihood. Such access promotes the independence and well-being of those affected. However, there is unequal treatment in terms of access to the labour market, especially in the basic welfare system. While Ukrainians have protection status and access to the labour market from the outset, asylum seekers and displaced persons from Ukraine must obtain an employment permit. This inequality is exacerbated by bureaucratic procedures and an additional income limit, which penalises some groups of people. It is emphasised that the current system of basic services is in urgent need of fundamental reform. All groups, regardless of their status, should have fair access to the labour market in order to promote integration. A sensible care system should encourage, not hinder, income-earning opportunities through work to enable people to manage without support at an early stage. A fundamental reform of the current system is needed to ensure that no one is permanently denied effective access to the labour market.
