The European Council on Refugees and Exiles is an alliance of 128 NGOs protecting & advancing rights of refugees & asylum seekers. RTs & follows ≠ endorsement

Core values

- **Promoting Refugee Inclusion and Diversity**: ECRE ensures that refugees and individuals with refugee backgrounds are represented in all areas of its work, including staff, board members, and membership, which enhances their participation and empowerment[1][4].
- **Advocacy and Policy Influence**: ECRE organizes training seminars, engages refugee experts and advocates in policy events, and provides dedicated outreach to inform and involve refugee advocates. This helps in shaping asylum and migration policies that are more inclusive and responsive to the needs of refugees[1][4].
- **Addressing Integration Challenges**: ECRE works on refugee integration by promoting respect for differences, countering misinformation, advocating for anti-discrimination legislation, and ensuring access to essential services like housing, education, and health. This contributes to a more cohesive and inclusive society[2][5].
- **Supporting Mental Health and Well-being**: By advocating for decent work and inclusion, ECRE indirectly supports the mental health and well-being of refugees, as decent work is known to contribute to recovery and inclusion[3].
- **Monitoring and Improving Asylum Systems**: ECRE manages the Asylum Information Database (AIDA), providing critical information on asylum procedures, reception conditions, and protection gaps, which helps in improving the overall asylum system in Europe[4].