Since autumn 2017, Montenegro has been increasingly affected by migratory movements along the so-called “coastal route” (Albania-Montenegro-Bosnia and Herzegovina). Although most migrants only transit through the country, a certain number of them decide to stay and seek asylum. In addition to migrants from third countries, Montenegro also faces the challenge of reintegrating a large number of returnees – its own citizens who moved abroad illegally for economic reasons and later got deported.

These people are in constant need of legal, humanitarian and psychological support to be able to exercise their rights and access support services. With that in mind, this project aims to contribute to the improvement of the migration management system in Montenegro in line with international human rights standards.

The project is expected to improve access to rights for different categories of migrants through the provision of legal aid, information and counseling, humanitarian aid and psychosocial support. Also, it will strengthen the capacities of local civil society organizations and relevant institutions to pursue policies relating to migration management, integration of foreigners granted international protection and reintegration of returnees upon readmission.