Diversity must become our strength rather than a source of contention, Civil Liberties Minister Helena Dalli said this morning at a conference on migration organised by the International Organisation for Migration.

Dr Dalli launched a web site (www.integration.gov.mt) to facilitate immigrants’ lives. It is dedicated entirely to integration providing essential information from entry and residence requirements to education and accommodation.

The aim for the web site is also to facilitate interaction among migrant communities. It is part of a project with the IOM, and is accompanied by brochures entitled ‘Living in Malta’ published in six languages including Arabic, Chinese and Russian.

This effort lays the ground for what IOM is calling a ‘one-stop-shop’ where migrant needs are assisted. IOM handed government a 170-page report on its set up based on experiences in other countries.

“We have to better understand emerging needs related to migration and integration, in order to draw up a sensible plan for us to be equipped to meet the challenges ahead,” Dr Dalli said, adding that the next step for the Ministry is to set up an integration unit.

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