Dutch Council for Refugees - VluchtelingenWerk Nederland

The Dutch Council for Refugees is an independent organization that defends the interests of refugees and asylum seekers. With thousands of volunteers we support asylum seekers in the reception centers and refugees who are building a new life in municipalities. Refugees have a right to a fair asylum procedure, and subsequently access to adequate housing, education, health care and work. The Dutch Council for Refugees is an independent, non-governmental organization that defends those rights.

What we do
With 13.500 volunteers and a few hundred paid employees we offer refugees practical support during their asylum procedure and their integration in the Dutch society. In addition, we provide members of the Parliament with information concerning refugee issues and policy and we carry an active lobby for refugee rights. Another important part of our work is to supply information and advice to asylum lawyers. We also develop various projects to promote the integration of refugees in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we are committed to increasing public support for refugees.