https://www.myria.be/en/fundamental-rights/family-reunification/child-entryUNHCR, The High Commissioner for Refugees of the United Nations, is entrusted with directing and coordinating international refugee protection as well as providing solutions to global refugee issues in cooperation with national authorities. Because of the essential role of family life for refugees due to their specific situation and in view of their successful integration, UNHCR has a direct interest and competence in monitoring of and advising on national family reunification procedures. 

Myria is an operational partner of UNHCR Belgium regarding the issue of family reunification of persons enjoying international protection in Belgium. To this end, it liaises with the relevant public authorities and acts as a platform for frontline workers. Through its helpdesk, Myria provides legal and practical advice and monitors individual cases. This monitoring is always carried out in cooperation with frontline workers.

In addition, Myria serves as a platform giving a voice to these partners and as a mediator between the various actors involved. At least once a year, a meeting is organized with the relevant agencies (UNHCR, Immigration Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), as well as a meeting with the various partners. Myria is also permanently at UNHCR Belgium’s disposal for current information on this topic. Finally, Myria seeks to defend the family life of this target group by making policy recommendations vis-à-vis the relevant authorities.