Providing adequate social services for refugees: a challenge in FYR Macedonia

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Huge flows of refugees in the period 2015-2016 transiting through and staying in the FYR Macedonia exposed the weaknesses of the institutional capacities of the national social protection system. Around 300 refugees currently face inadequate social service provision, poor treatment of unaccompanied minors, and lack of educational services.

Author: Maja Gerovska Mitev

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