Who we are?
History
Founded in 1998 and recognized as a public utility organisation since 2003, CNRR has been a member of the European Council for Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) since 2000 and the coordinator of the European network ELENA (European Legal Network on Asylum) in Romania. For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to developing projects aimed at supporting and defending the rights of persons in need of international protection.

The team
Our team is made up of passionate and dedicated professionals with specialized studies in the fields of political, legal and social sciences. Our experience is complemented by close collaborations with lawyers and interpreters, thus ensuring a multidisciplinary approach which is adapted to the needs of each case. In addition, we pride ourselves on the presence of community members on the team, who bring an authentic and meaningful perspective on the specific challenges faced by the groups we support.

Who we help
We help anyone in need of international protection, with special attention to vulnerable categories such as unaccompanied children, the elderly, single-parent families and people with disabilities. We offer them legal advice and assistance, as well as support in the integration process in Romania.

Collaborators
We collaborate with authorities, NGOs and international organizations to provide personalized assistance and improve migration and asylum policies. Through our work, we frequently collaborate with:
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
Border Police
Department for Emergency Situations
International Organization for Migration
Non-governmental organizations - CNRR is part of the Coalition for Migrant and Refugee Rights (CDMiR), which brings together 23 non-governmental organizations in the country, with the mission of guaranteeing respect for the rights of migrants and refugees in Romania.
Transparency
We operate with complete transparency in all our activities. We publish annual reports and are open to feedback. All funds and resources are managed responsibly to ensure the efficiency of the services provided.
Where we work
Headquarters located at Strada Viesparilor, no. 19, 2nd floor, sector 2, Bucharest, Romania.
Regional Asylum Seekers Procedure and Accommodation Centers in Bucharest, Timișoara, Giurgiu, Galați, Rădăuți and Șomcuta Mare.
Accommodation Centers for Foreigners Taken into Public Custody for Persons to be Returned, located in Otopeni and Arad.
Assistance Hubs in Constanța, Suceava and Bucharest.