Vastus

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this message finds you well.

My name is Bozidar Dimic, and I am writing on behalf of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Poland. IRC is a global humanitarian organization operating in more than 40 countries and supporting people affected by conflict and displacement. Within Europe, IRC Poland leads regional initiatives focused on protection, socio-economic inclusion, and access to rights for refugees and migrants, particularly those displaced from Ukraine. For your reference, I have attached a brief two-page overview of IRC Poland’s work and a letter on behalf of IRC Poland Country Director.

As part of our ongoing regional assessment and partnership development process, IRC Poland will conduct an assessment visit to Estonia from 16–18 March. The purpose of the visit is to better understand the institutional and policy framework related to refugee protection, migration management, and integration, as well as to explore potential areas for future cooperation with national institutions and key stakeholders.

During the visit, we will focus on the following areas:

• * Economic empowerment, including labour market access, employer engagement, and entrepreneurship opportunities for refugees and migrants;

• * Education and child protection, including access to education, school inclusion, and support for young people’s transition into the labour market;

• * Protection, including access to legal information and services, prevention of exploitation and gender-based violence, and initiatives promoting social cohesion;

• * Safety and security considerations, including institutional responses to disinformation and preparedness within the broader resilience framework.

In this context, we would greatly value the opportunity to meet with representatives of the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs, to exchange perspectives and discuss relevant developments in these areas.

We are available for meetings between 16 and 18 March and would be pleased to adjust our schedule to a time that is convenient for you.

Thank you very much for your consideration. We greatly appreciate your time and look forward to the possibility of meeting.

With kind regards,

Bozidar Dimic

Grants and Partnerships Advisor

International Rescue Committee

Poland, Warsaw | www.rescue.org

[email protected]

WA/Viber: 00381645020108

Please note that the IRC Poland implemented the Whistleblowing Procedure pursuant to the Act of June 14, 2024. The full procedure indicating channels for reporting is available here.