Prime Minister Emil Boc talking to a refugee child at the
Emergency Transit Centre in Timisoara, Romania.
Photo: Luki Velciov / UNHCR

Resettlement: Momentum in Europe is Building

Timosoara, Romania 10 March 2010 - Resettlement is undisputedly one of the most effective instruments for resolving refugee crises. But the number of places offered for resettlement still remains too small compared to the global need. In a meeting held in the Romanian city of Timisoara on 10 and 11 March, the Working Group on Resettlement discussed ways on how to increase the preparedness of receiving states to accept more refugees. The Romanian Prime Minister, Emil Boc opened the meeting stressing the importance of demonstrating solidarity through resettlement.