Based on the participation agreement on carrying out certain state administration tasks for the integration of third-country nationals* signed between the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia and society “Shelter “Safe House”” on 17 September 2015, the association launches measures for supporting the integration of third-country nationals, including refugees and persons with alternative status, as of October 1.
It is expected that by 31 January 2016 society “Shelter “Safe House”” will provide information and regular consultations to third-country nationals and their family members on topical issues related to integration (education, employment, health care, etc.).
Consultations are provided by phone +371 25565098, e-mail: konsultacijas@patverums-dm.lv, as well as in person – at the premises of “Shelter “Safe House””, Lacplesa Street 75-9, Riga.
Experts of the society inform that, during the four-month period, it is planned to identify the needs of third-country nationals to improve the process of their integration in Latvia.
*A third-country national is any person who is not a citizen of the member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation
Information was prepared by: Rasa Salina (Rasa Saliņa), Communications and Social Media Expert, phone: 22026355, e-mail: rasa.salina@gmail.com
