Our Story

​The European Coalition is the first-ever refugee, migrant, and diaspora-led organisation to be registered and well-established in Brussels that closes the gap between refugee, migrant, and diaspora communities and European institutions.
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We held the first-ever European summit of refugee-led organisations in April 2019 in Brussels.
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We believe that a new narrative in Europe is needed. A story about newcomers that replaces the current stereotypes and stigma repeated in the news.
Since then, we have continued to collaborate with our partners and stakeholders to ensure migrants' representation and participation in policy debates.

This has become especially important as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing vulnerability and insecurity faced by refugees and migrants.

By acting as a bridge between different policy levels, as well as policy makers and civil society, EUC works to make sure that refugees, migrants, and diaspora communities meaningfully contribute in the decision-making process regarding them. 

Where We Came From

We are composed of refugee, migrant, and diaspora leaders from different countries.

Where We Are

The EUC's member organisations work in different countries across Europe.

We are the European chapter of the Global Refugee Network, which spans the globe. ​

Where We're Going

Our plan for the future:
  • Strength: Build our capacity so that refugee and migrant advocates have an effective, sustainable international network that highlights their diverse voices in international political debates.
  • Advocacy: Urge the Brussel lobby to support and scale-up refugee and migrant policy priorities and migrant-led best practices.
  • Visibility: Increase the amount of refugee and migrant advocates advocating for themselves in the public sphere. This increased visibility will diminish xenophobia, change the toxic narrative of migration, and reinforce their agency and social contributions.​