On 25 April 2025, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), as the coordinator of the European Migration Network (EMN) in Slovakia, organized a thematic workshop titled "On the Road to Understanding Migration." The workshop was delivered to teachers, educational staff, and youth workers who teach or work with young people aged 16 and older. Its aim was to provide participants with tools and methods for effective discussions on migration, and to introduce the interactive EMN educational tool Destination Europe.
During the workshop, participants gained a deeper understanding of key terms and concepts related to migration, debunked common myths, explored current migration trends in Slovakia and worldwide, and experienced several engaging activities on migration topics. As part of the Destination Europe educational role-play activity, participants took on the roles of various stakeholders involved in migration policymaking, such as ministers, mayors, or representatives of non-governmental organizations. They had to consider the impacts that their decisions would have on migrants and local communities.
Participants appreciated the interactive nature of the workshop, which gave them the opportunity to practically try out activities they can use in their work with young people. In their feedback, they shared that the workshop helped them better understand migration-related concepts and provided inspiration for educational activities. The Destination Europe activity was particularly well-received, with participants valuing both the chance to experience it firsthand and the guidance on how to facilitate it themselves.
The European Migration Network plans to organize similar workshops in the future. If you are interested in participating, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and we will inform you once registration for the next session opens.
About Destination Europe
Destination Europe is an educational and training tool based on role-playing for groups of 4 to 6 participants. Over the course of 90 minutes, participants experience a comprehensive decision-making process on migration policies involving various stakeholders with sometimes conflicting interests.
The tool was developed by the European Migration Network (EMN) and is aimed at youth and adults aged 16 and older.
If you would like more information about this educational tool or are interested in organizing a similar workshop, please contact EMN Slovakia at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
