Malta – October 2024 - The third plenary meeting of the Advisory Forum of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) was held in Malta on 15 October. The Salesian Congregation and the Salesian Family were represented by Sara Sechi, Executive Secretary of Don Bosco International (DBI), the body that represents the Congregation within the EU institutions, and Stefano Di Maria, on behalf of the International Volunteers for Development (VIS). The morning session included a panel discussion comprising the heads of EUAA centres who provided an update on asylum and reception in the EU, including EUAA training activities, monitoring mechanism, information and analysis, information on countries of origin, people in a vulnerable situation and EUAA cooperation with third countries. Following the submission of new grievance mechanisms, Mr Francois Deleu, Head of Fundamental Rights, continued with an update on the EUAA Fundamental Rights Strategy. Among the main speakers: Ms Nina Gregori, Executive Director of the EUAA, Ms Ana Ciuban, Chairman of the Advisory Forum, Mr Mark Camilleri, Mr Ward Lutin, Ms Rachelle Cortis, Mr Georgios Raskos. During the event, VIS and DBI had the opportunity to share Salesian values and best practices, strengthen networking between organisations focused on asylum and migration at national and European level and contribute to the CF 2025 Work Plan.