Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 20 Mar. (Europa Press) –
The president of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, revealed this Thursday that the region will host a gathering with all NGOs and stakeholders involved in Spain regarding immigration and the care of unaccompanied foreign minors. This initiative comes in response to the decree law reforming the Foreigners Law, which mandates the relocation of unaccompanied migrant minors to other autonomous communities.
“Recognising that the objective of this decree is the establishment of a national system for the assistance of unaccompanied foreign minors, we can no longer remain passive here in the Canary Islands. We must leverage this momentum with the entire third sector, share our viewpoints, invite the ministry, and offer our recommendations as have been included in this decree law,” stated Clavijo.
While the regional president has yet to announce a specific date or venue for this meeting, it is anticipated that the details will be finalised within 15 days to a month.
“The collaborative efforts of the third sector have yielded significant results, which we are recognising today. However, I believe there is potential for even greater achievements. In this collective endeavour as a nation, I think they must play a central role, which is why it has been decided to convene this conference,” he added.
Clavijo’s announcement is associated with a meeting held this Thursday at the Presidency headquarters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where he engaged with the presidents of the Cabildos, the Canarian Federation of Municipalities (FECAM), and various social entities to discuss the implications of the Royal Decree Law concerning the Reform of the Law of Foreigners.
