The current refugee crisis, most recently focused in Europe, is a world-wide issue of concern that impacts the lives of individuals, families, communities, and countries. On the occasion of the International IAEVG-Conference “Restructuring Careers over Unexpected Powerful Forces”, the IAEVG Board of Directors publishes the following press release/statement, on the need to advocate for services in educational and career guidance and counselling for displaced migrants.

The IAEVG Board of Directors invites the membership to actively respond to this crisis through considering the roles of career guidance, policy, and practice for responding to the needs of displaced migrants.