Becici – The regional Consultative Meeting/Workshop on Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Migration Governance: Identifying Needs, Gaps and Future Priorities brought together representatives of MARRI administrations to advance dialogue and cooperation on migration-related challenges in the Western Balkans. The event was co-organised by the MARRI Regional Centre, under the Presidency-in-Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Hilfswerk International Office in Sarajevo, providing a structured platform for exchange, consultation, and joint reflection across key areas of migration governance. The opening remarks by Angela

The MARRI Permanent Working Group on Migration Statistics convened on 12 December 2025 to review ongoing developments in regional migration data exchange and to discuss priorities for the coming period. The meeting was chaired by MARRI Regional Centre Director Angela Boranieva and coordinated by Migration Data and Policy Analyst Aleksandar Kostadinov. The session opened with welcoming remarks from Director Boranieva, who highlighted the importance of strengthening shared methodological standards and ensuring a consistent flow of migration-related data among the MARRI

Skopje – The MARRI Committee convened under the Presidency-in-Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina to review progress achieved in the second half of the year and to discuss priorities for the period ahead. The meeting was chaired by Zoran Perkovic, Ambassador at Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In his opening remarks, Perkovic underscored the importance of enhancing MARRI’s visibility and strengthening its role as a proactive and recognisable actor in regional migration cooperation. He also

The MARRI Permanent Working Group on Migration Statistics (PWGMS) convened its eighth meeting, bringing together institutional representatives and subject-matter experts committed to enhancing regional cooperation in the field of migration statistics. The meeting was chaired by Angela Boranieva, Director of the MARRI Regional Centre, with the support of the MARRI RC team. In her opening address, Boranieva welcomed the participants and underscored the growing significance of timely, accurate, and comparable migration statistics for the development of evidence-based policies in the

The MARRI Regional Forum of Ministers of Interior/Security, held on 24 June 2025 in Tirana, marked the conclusion of the MARRI Presidency-in-Office by the Republic of Albania (July 2024 – June 2025) and the beginning of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s yearlong chairmanship of the Initiative. Alongside the MARRI delegations, representatives of partner organisations and diplomatic missions also attended the meeting.  The MARRI Regional Forum provided na opportunity to the MARRI Participants to reaffirm their commitment to cooperation and regional ownership. In

The Albanian Presidency-in-Office of MARRI convened the extraordinary session of the MARRI Committee in Skopje to discuss matters of institutional importance and regional relevance. In a spirit of constructive dialogue and partnership, the Committee exchanged views on several agenda points, including the position of Director of MARRI Regional Centre and the preparations for the upcoming MARRI Presidency-in-Office. In this context, the six MARRI delegations underlined the importance of strategic continuity and effective coordination in ensuring the Initiative’s sustained impact across

The MARRI Permanent Working Group on Migration Statistics (PWGMS) held its seventh meeting, bringing together institutional representatives and experts dedicated to strengthening cooperation in the field of migration statistics. The meeting was chaired by Simona Krstevska, Acting Director of the MARRI Regional Centre, and supported by representatives of the MARRI RC team. In her opening remarks, Krstevska welcomed the participants highlighting the growing importance of timely, accurate and comparable migration statistics for shaping evidence-based policies in the Western Balkans. She highlighted

Skopje – The MARRI Regional Centre successfully held its annual Friends Meeting / Diplomatic Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia. This traditional gathering brought together representatives from the diplomatic corps, international organizations, regional institutions, and partner agencies to reflect on MARRI’s progress, share strategic perspectives, and reinforce regional cooperation in migration management. Hosted in the spirit of transparency and collaboration, the event served as a platform to review MARRI’s achievements

Skopje – Hilfswerk International, in cooperation with MARRI Regional Centre, organized the Regional Conference on Gender-Based Violence in the Migration Context on 5-6 March 2025 in Skopje. The conference served as a platform for discussing gender-sensitive and gender-responsive approaches to preventing and addressing gender-based violence (GBV), considering the unique vulnerabilities faced by people on the move, asylum seekers, and refugees. The opening session featured remarks from Aleksandar Janev, Director of the Public Security Bureau at the Ministry of Interior of

The MARRI Presidency-in-Office by the Republic of Albania announces an open call for the position of Director of the MARRI Regional Centre in Skopje. The post is offered to the MARRI Participants on a secondment basis. The vacancy is open from 3 February until 3 April 2025. Applications should be submitted to the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania and the MARRI Regional Centre via diplomatic channels. Terms of Reference