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London enriched: the Mayor’s refugee integration strategy

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04 January 2010

London enriched: the Mayor’s refugee integration strategy http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/migration/docs/london-enriched.pdf The Mayor published London Enriched, his Strategy for Refugee Integration, in December 2009. It sets out to define and implement his vision for refugee integration in London. This vision sees refugees living in security and dignity, sharing with all Londoners the same chances for a decent quality of life and the opportunity to contribute to London and its development. The strategy will guide the implementation of this vision over the three-year period from 2009 to 2012. The strategy and accompanying documents are available to download: The Greater London Authority has just published this refugee integration strategy, the core objectives of which are: · Ensure that all refugees have access to appropriate tuition in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). · Ensure that refugees have access to channels for housing provision. · Improve the ability of all refugees to find employment, reduce underemployment and enhance progression in work by promoting access to appropriate training and skills development, high quality employment advice and support for enterprise. · Ensure that refugees’ health needs are met by eliminating the specific disadvantages they face in obtaining appropriate services and support. · Ensure that the police and justice system deliver high quality services for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in communities that are cohesive and welcoming. · Overcome the challenges faced by refugee children and young people in London in order to improve their health, wellbeing, safety and educational and post-18 attainment and ensure they enjoy the same life chances as their peers. · Strengthen the ability of refugees to meet the needs of their own communities and engage effectively in civic, political and community life. [taken from pp7-8] The Implementation Plan (http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/migration/docs/london-enriched-implementation.pdf) which sets out how each core objective will be met.

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