CVEK

4. 09. 2026

Youth, Radicalisation, and the Digital World. A Review of Existing Research on Young People in Slovakia

Today’s young generation is coming of age in a climate of shifting certainties, acute social polarization, and the ubiquitous pull of digital platforms. This comprehensive review synthesizes and maps how research teams across Slovakia have examined youth radicalisation and extremism in recent years. Bringing together previously fragmented findings, the study...

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31. 08. 2026

Analysis of Social Service Delivery to Migrants and Refugees

Ensuring access to social services for everyone—including migrants and refugess—is a fundamental pillar of human rights and human dignity. Regardless of nationality or background, every individual is entitled to support during difficult life situations. At the same time, the successful inclusion of migrants and refugees is vital for broader social...

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31. 08. 2026

Navigating Uncertainty: Young Migrants in the Trnava Region and Their Vulnerability to NEET Status

This analysis is based on field research conducted in the Trnava Region by the Centre for the Research of Ethnicity and Culture between late 2025 and early 2026. It offers a comprehensive look at the specific circumstances, barriers, and challenges faced by young migrants and refugees in the region. Drawing...

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31. 08. 2026

Navigating Uncertainty: Young Migrants in the Trnava Region and Their Vulnerability to NEET Status

A new research analysis, developed in partnership with the Regional Innovation and Development Agency (KIRA) of the Trnava Self-Governing Region, provides an in-depth look into the life trajectories, barriers, and needs of young people, with a dedicated focus on migrant and refugee youth across the region. The transition from education...

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24. 06. 2026

Data Collection, Analysis, and Management on Urban Populations in Bratislava and Nitra: A Focus on Migrants and Refugees

This analysis provides a detailed mapping of how Bratislava and Nitra collect and leverage demographic data, placing a primary focus on populations with a migrant background. It highlights the serious legislative, technical, and staffing bottlenecks that prevent municipalities from capturing an accurate demographic picture and effectively planning capacities for schools,...

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24. 06. 2026

Recommendations for Enhancing Data Collection and Data Management on Populations with a Migrant Background

This document sets out a targeted package of strategic and legislative recommendations designed to improve data governance and collection regarding people with a migrant background. It directly addresses key systemic bottlenecks—ranging from the lack of two-way data sharing between national and municipal levels to fragmented records within local governments. The...

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24. 06. 2026

Recommendations for Developing Local Integration Strategies for Migrants and Refugees: Insights and Lessons Learned from Strategy Design in Slovakia

This policy brief delivers actionable recommendations and methodological guidelines for strategic integration planning at the municipal level. It addresses the steady growth of international populations in Slovak cities against the backdrop of a missing national integration framework. Drawing on more than two years of hands-on experience designing local strategies in...

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21. 11. 2025

Diversity as an Opportunity: Inclusion Activities for Migrant Students in Secondary Schools

For decades, the Slovak education system developed within a relatively culturally homogenous environment, leaving schools with limited experience in the systematic inclusion of migrant students. Only in recent years has this topic gained broader public attention. Even so, integration initiatives have largely remained sporadic, uncoordinated, and centered primarily on primary...

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30. 09. 2025

Participation of Vulnerable Groups: Perspectives from Local Governments and NGOs

Civic participation in public affairs, policymaking, and institutional reform is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Crucially, this requires ensuring that all segments of the population have an equal voice in decision-making. CVEK has long focused on the participation of vulnerable groups, viewing it as a vital driver of social...

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30. 08. 2025

Training Programme: Participation of Minorities and Vulnerable Groups

As part of the project “A VOICE FOR ALL: A Training Module for Municipalities to Foster the Participation of Vulnerable Groups,” CVEK has developed and piloted a new training methodology for local government staff. Our goal is to build municipal capacity for the effective, inclusive engagement of diverse communities in...

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