Knowledge Platform

Mental Health, Psychosocial Response and Intercultural Communication

IOM contributes to the promotion of mental health and psychosocial well-being of migrants and host communities, through programs, and activities aiming in accompanying the re-definition of social, professional, family and interpersonal roles.

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03 October 2019

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MICIC Guidelines in Action - G 12: Establish Clear Referral Procedures among Stakeholders

GiA12 (developed by Migrants in Countries in Crisis (MICIC)), on establishing referral procedures among key stakeholders, lists mechanisms that have been established to identify migrants' specific needs and refer individual migrants to actors that are best placed to meet them.

Date of publication:

05 August 2019

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Pre Departure Orientation for migrant workers - India

This booklet from the Ministry of External Affairs in India provides orientation for prospective migrant workers prior to their departure. It includes information about required bureaucratic procedures and tips for safety abroad, as well as remittances.

Date of publication:

22 July 2019

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Government of India

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Digitalization to promote Decent Work for Migrant Workers in ASEAN

This report was prepared as a thematic background paper to inform discussions at the 11th AFML on how to maximize positive impacts of digitalization to promote wellbeing of migrant workers.

Date of publication:

22 July 2019

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

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Working Paper

Children Deprived of Liberty - The United Nations Global Study

This study is the first scientific attempt, on the basis of global data, to comprehend the magnitude of the situation of children deprived of liberty, its possible justifications and root causes, as well as conditions of detention and their harmful impact on the health and development of children.

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11 July 2019

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Analysis

United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech

The UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech aims to give to the United Nations the room and the resources to address hate speech.

Date of publication:

18 June 2019

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United Nations (UN)

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Other

Access to Justice: A Migrant's Right

The purpose of this Information Note is to provide a broad overview of the right to access justice and its specific content for migrants, regardless of their legal status, and in light of States’ obligations laid down in international instruments and relevant jurisprudence.

Date of publication:

03 June 2019

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General Principles and Operational Guidelines For Fair Recruitment and Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs

This document brings together the ILO general principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment (“principles and guidelines”) and the definition of recruitment fees and related costs. The principles and guidelines were developed by a Tripartite Meeting of Experts, held in September 2016.

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22 May 2019

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Preventing Statelessness among Undocumented Migrants: The role of the International Organization for Migration

The article explains the relationship between statelessness and migration, talks about how IOM contributes both to providing assistance to stateless migrants and to preventing migrants from becoming stateless in the first place, and it also gives recommendations on how to prevent statelessness.

Date of publication:

08 May 2019

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Other

Establishing Fair Recruitment Processes: An ILO online training toolkit

A comprehensive modular training manual on fair recruitment to support its constituents to design, support and implement fair recruitment practices. This training course is available as an interactive (readymag) version and as individual downloadable modules (PDF).

Date of publication:

06 April 2019

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Training / Workshop Material

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Reporting on forced labour and fair recruitment: An ILO toolkit for journalists

This toolkit provides information and advice to media professionals on how to report accurately and effectively on forced labour and fair recruitment. The toolkit includes the Media-friendly glossary on migration.

Date of publication:

01 April 2019

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Measuring Sustainable Reintegration

The special issue of Migration Policy Practice seeks to present challenges, opportunities, existing practices and policy implications in the field of return and reintegration.

Date of publication:

31 March 2019

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Migration Policy Institute (MPI)

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Journal Article

Reimagining Skilled Migration Partnerships to Support Development

This publication discusses how skilled migration can contribute to enhancing human capital, knowledge and skills transfers, and remittances in the country of origin and the satisfaction of labour needs in countries of destination.

Date of publication:

01 February 2019

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Policy Brief

Local Authorities' Migrant Integration Guide

This Guide has been developed by the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) as part of its programme on migration and freedom of movement.

Date of publication:

28 January 2019

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Promising local practices for the right to health for migrants

This OHCHR study maps some promising field research-based practices in cities throughout Europe that facilitate access to health care and services for migrants (irregular and regular), as well as for other individuals and groups that fall through the cracks.

Date of publication:

02 January 2019

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Analysis

Protecting migrant workers from exploitation in the EU: Workers’ perspectives

This report is the second part of FRA’s series on severe forms of labour exploitation and is based on accounts from 237 adult migrant workers who are victims.

Date of publication:

01 January 2019

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European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

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Climate Change and Migration in Vulnerable Countries: A snapshot of least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States

This paper aims to inform policymakers of the complex dynamics of climate-induced migration in LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS. It provides an overview of the migration and climate change nexus in each group of countries and proposes ways forward to address it.

Date of publication:

01 January 2019

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Reintegration Handbook. Practical Guidance on the Design, Implementation and Monitoring of Reintegration Assistance

This Handbook aims to provide practical guidance on the design, implementation and monitoring of reintegration assistance for returnees.

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01 January 2019

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