On 7 and 8 February 2024, EMN Slovakia organized an educational workshop for students from the C.S. Lewis Lyceum in Bratislava. The representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) within the activities of the EMN in Slovakia introduced the educational tool Destination Europe.
The students eagerly took on roles of various stakeholders in the field of migration and enthusiastically immersed themselves into discussions regarding migration policy decision-making while observing the impacts of their decisions on the lives of different migrants and citizens of EU Member States.
What did the students gain from the experience?
Grasp of the complexity of migration policy decision-making at different levels
Understanding of the positions and interests of various actors: EU or national policymakers, representatives of civil society, employers etc.
Insight into potential impacts of migration and integration policies on different groups of migrants
Opportunity to practice 21st century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and leadership
Students are discussing migration policies as part of the educational tool Destination Europe. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2024.
EMN Slovakia organizes workshops on the topic of migration as part of which students can try the educational tool Destination Europe. The workshop is divided into two sessions of 1,5 hours each, but the duration can also be adjusted according to the needs of a school or class. The workshops are free of charge. EMN Slovakia will be glad to provide you with more information. Please contact them by e-mail: ncpslovakia@iom.int