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Family reunification: A key factor for health and integration
Family reunification supports health and integration. The Swiss Red Cross study shows that long procedures, major barriers and family separation harm refugees' mental and social well-being. Simpler, faster procedures can strengthen integration.
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Case study by the Swiss Red Cross Family Reunification Unit
Being able to live together with one’s family is a wish that cannot be fulfilled for everyone. This is particularly difficult for refugees whose loved ones have been left behind in unsafe and distressing circumstances, or who do not even know where their family members are or how they are doing. A stable family life can be a valuable source of strength and resilience for all family members. By contrast, people who are separated from their families may struggle to cope with the challenges of everyday life and often experience significant social and health-related burdens.
Executive summary in French (page 38) and English (page 40)
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