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International Organization for Migration - Activities - Assisted Voluntary Return  - Reintegration to the Chechen Republic

Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration to the Chechen Republic

During the period of September 2008- June 2009, IOM Vienna, in close collaboration with IOM Moscow, has implemented a joint Research Project “Situation and Status of the Russian Nationals Receiving Basic Welfare Support in Austria”. In the framework of the research, IOM Vienna conducted Profiling Study of more than 200 migrants from the Russian Federation (namely, the Chechen Republic) currently residing in Austria. The main goal of the study was to receive and analyze information on demographic, socio-economic characteristics of the group, as well as their reasons for migration to Austria and possible demand for voluntary return to the Russian Federation. Profiling study was complemented by collecting information on demographic, socio-economic situation in the Chechen Republic, as well as existing infrastructure and organizations working in the region. Collection of region-specific information was done by IOM Moscow. Additionally, IOM Moscow established contacts with organizations, which can be considered as potential partners for reintegration.

Starting from August 2009, a new project, “Development and Implementation of a Pilot Project for the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration to the Chechen Republic“ is being implemented. The project aims at the careful development and subsequent implementation of a pilot program for the assisted voluntary return and reintegration for 30 selected vulnerable beneficiaries who wish to return to their region of origin. In the framework of the pilot project, reintegration support will include: financial assistance for housing and living costs for the first three months after return, informational support and detailed counseling on reintegration opportunities existing for the returnees. Additionally, financial support for selected reintegration activities up to EUR 1.000,- per participant will be supported.

Current project is being implemented jointly by IOM Vienna and Moscow, in close collaboration with national, regional authorities, local civil society and international organizations, working in the region.