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UNHCR Protection Training Manual for European Border and Entry Officials

This manual is designed to facilitate the training of European border and entry officials on the rights of refugees in the context of mixed migration movements. As such, it aims to build the capacity of border agencies to establish “protection-sensitive entry systems” in border areas.
Date of publication:
01 April 2011
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Information Type:
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Migration and global environmental change: future challenges and opportunities

This report examines migration trends around the world—both internal and international—in the context of environmental change over the next 50 years.
Date of publication:
01 January 2011
Source:
Government of the United Kingdom
Information Type:
Report

Developing and Implementing Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements in Africa: A Training Toolkit Created by the ILO, IOM, and ITCILO

This toolkit provides step-by-step guidance on developing and implementing effective bilateral labour agreements. The toolkit is available in English and French and has been designed as a tool for policymakers, among others.
Date of publication:
01 January 2011
Source:
International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking

The Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking, which are included as an addendum to the report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Economic and Social Council (E/2002/68/Add.1), have been developed in order to provide practical, rights-based policy...
Date of publication:
31 December 2010
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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Guidelines for border management and detention procedures involving migrants: A public health perspective

These guidelines aim at supporting the capacity of border management personnel to deal with health concerns and public health risks related to migration and to promote good practices and standards for border management and health personnel working and dealing with health risks.
Date of publication:
31 December 2010
Source:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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Guidelines/Toolkits/Manuals

International Labour Migration: A Rights-Based Approach

This report discusses human rights-related trends in labour migration, including conditions of work and treatment of migrant workers. It also focuses on rights-based migration governance in terms both of international standards, national-level policies, and multilateral cooperation.
Date of publication:
31 December 2010
Source:
International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Report

Guidelines for Integrated Border Management in European Commission External Cooperation

The Guidelines are intended for staff in EU Delegations and EC Headquarters, as well as for the EC’s partners and other donor agencies working and supporting EC projects in the field of Integrated Border Management.
Date of publication:
31 December 2010
Source:
European Union
Information Type:
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Concluding observations on the second periodic report of Ecuador

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families considered the second periodic report of Ecuador (CMW/C/ECU/2) at its 140th and 141st meetings (CMW/C/SR.140 and 141), held on 23 and 24 November 2010.
Date of publication:
15 December 2010
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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Concluding observations on the initial report of Senegal

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families considered the initial report of Senegal (CMW/C/SEN/1) at its 142nd and 143rd meetings (CMW/C/SR.142 and 143), held on 24 and 25 November 2010, and adopted the following concluding observations at its...
Date of publication:
10 December 2010
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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Concluding observations on the initial report of Albania

The Committee considered the initial report of Albania (CMW/C/ALB/1) at its 138th and 139th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.139. and SR.140), held on 22 and 23 November 2010, and adopted the following concluding observations at its 151st meeting, held on 1 December 2010.
Date of publication:
10 December 2010
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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Social Remittances Revisited

In this article, the concept of social remittances is revisted. First, the authors show how people's experiences before migrating strongly influence what they do in the countries where they settle; this, in turn, affects what they remit back to their homelands.
Date of publication:
05 November 2010
Source:
Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies
Information Type:
Journal Article

Toolkit to Combat the Smuggling of Migrants

The Toolkit to Combat Smuggling of Migrants provides guidance, showcases promising practices, and recommends resources to assist policy makers, law enforcers, judges, prosecutors, and members of civil society in their efforts to prevent migrant smuggling, protect smuggled migrants and their rights,...
Date of publication:
01 July 2010
Source:
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Information Type:
Guidelines/Toolkits/Manuals

Concluding observations on the initial report of Algeria

The Committee considered the initial report of the Algeria (CMW/C/DZA/1) at its 128th and 129th meetings (CMW/C/SR.128 and 129), held on 26 and 27 April 2010, and adopted at its 136th meeting, held on 30 April 2010, the following concluding observations.
Date of publication:
19 May 2010
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Information Type:
Other

International Labour Migration: A Rights-Based Approach

Since the GCM and specifically Objective 5 draw on ILO standards, guidelines and principles, this book is recommended for an overview of international labour migration and the ILO's efforts to protect migrant workers through a rights-based approach.
Date of publication:
30 April 2010
Source:
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Information Type:
Other

International Guidelines on Decentralisation and Access to Basic Services for all

This publication stresses the coherence and complementarity between the Guidelines on decentralization and strengthening of local authorities and the Guidelines on access to basic services. Both guidelines may now be adapted to the specific country situations.
Date of publication:
01 January 2010
Source:
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Information Type:
Guidelines/Toolkits/Manuals

Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6)

Appendix 5 in this publication is on remittances: Economic Concept of Remittances and Why They Are Important; Standard Components in the Balance of Payments Framework Related to Remittances; Supplementary Items Related to Remittances; Related Data Series; Concepts; Data by Partner Economy.
Date of publication:
31 December 2009
Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Information Type:
Guidelines/Toolkits/Manuals

Concluding observations on the initial report of Sri Lanka

The Committee considered the initial report of Sri Lanka (CMW/C/LKA/1) at its 119th and 120th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.119 and 120), held on 12 and 13 October 2009, and adopted at its 125th meeting, held on 15 October, the following concluding observations.
Date of publication:
19 October 2009
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Information Type:
Other

International Transactions in Remittances: Guide for Compilers and Users

This is the first-ever manual providing detailed guidance on the compilation of remittances. Data on remittances are important for policymaking, analysis, and research purposes.
Date of publication:
01 October 2009
Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Information Type:
Guidelines/Toolkits/Manuals

Concluding observations on the initial report of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Committee considered the initial report of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CMW/C/BIH/1) at its 104th and 106th meetings (CMW/C/SR/104 and SR106), held on 23 April 2009 and 24 April 2009, and adopted at its 113th meeting, held on 29 April 2009, the following concluding observations.
Date of publication:
03 June 2009
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Information Type:
Other

Concluding observations on the initial report of Colombia

The Committee examined the initial report of Colombia (CMW/C/COL/1) at its 101st and 103rd meetings (see CMW/C/SR.101 and 103), held on 21 and 22 April 2009, and adopted the following concluding observations at its 112th and 114th meetings, held on 29 and 30 April 2009.
Date of publication:
27 May 2009
Source:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Information Type:
Other

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