Debate at the European Parliament: The situation of Iraqi Refugees in the Mashreq

Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries
Tuesday, 27 November 2007, 15.00 to 17.00
Brussels, Room ASP 5G2
Iraqi refugees in the Mashreq: a major challenge to Europe

DRAFT PROGRAMME
1. Welcome and introduction by the Chairwoman of the delegation, Mrs Béatrice Patrie
2. Outline of the situation in the region
 UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), Ms Judith Kumin
 Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Ms Lisbeth Pilegaard
 International Rescue Committee (IRC), Ms Shannon Meehan
 Amnesty International, Mr Carsten Jürgensen
3. How the European Union is currently responding
 ECHO humanitarian aid and structural aid, in the presence of representatives of the European
Commission
4. Conclusions of the meeting by the Chairwoman of the delegation, Mrs Béatrice Patrie