As the Association of German Development and Humanitarian Aid Non- Governmental Organisations (VENRO e.V.), they used a political framework to strengthen discussions between European and African networks on migration policy issues. Civil society organisations in Africa and Europe form an important bridge to the political processes on the level of the United Nations (UN) and the life situation of migrants and their families. Therefore, bringing innovative insights on the common challenges of the two continents to the discussions based on the realities of life.

Together with their partner Enda ECOPOP, VENRO organised a workshop on this set of topics on 28 February- 1 March in Dakar. The following questions guided participants through the two days:

• How to build a human rights-based and resilient migration policy between Africa and Europe? What strategies are needed at the intercontinental level?
• How can civil society actors in Africa and Europe be strengthened to play a more active role in GFMD migration policy-making mechanisms? To what extend is climate change affecting mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa and what are the local responses for adaptation?