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Patvēruma meklētāju centra "Mucenieki" ēka

The topic of asylum, which has been in the spotlight lately, is still relevant. Therefore, we tell about the accommodation services provided to asylum seekers by the asylum center "Mucenieki".

Read and find out:

  • How do asylum seekers live?
  • What services are available to them?
  • What are the responsibilities of the staff of the “Mucenieki” accommodation centre?

Daily life of the centre

The accommodation centre for asylum seekers “Mucenieki” has 14 employees. They deal with the asylum seeker's residence problems and carry out a wide range of responsibilities:

  • Receive, register, accommodate asylum seekers;
  • Show the room and kitchen;
  • Issue a set of bed linen, a set of dishes and items necessary for special needs;
  • Accept and register applications for education for minor children of asylum seekers;
  • Pay for food and daily allowance.

The following services are available in “Mucenieki”:

  • Library;
  • Recreation area;
  • Kitchens and cooking utensils;
  • Wi-Fi and computerised classroom with Internet connection;
  • Indoor play corner and children's playground;
  • Laundry;
  • Gym.

Asylum seekers can also receive medical services - advice of a general practitioner, nurse and psychologist, as well as medication.

The new building of the Asylum Centre, called "Bundulīši", has living rooms, shared kitchens and classrooms.

Asylum seekers staying at PMIC "Mucenieki" have the right to move freely both in the center and to move freely outside the center.