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This blog post proposes six indicators, which can help assess the human rights compliant implementation of commitments under Objective 21 and streamline states’ reporting to the International Migration Review Forum, intended to discuss implementation of the GCM.
Date of publication:
16 April 2019
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Provides a comprehensive overview of international law that govern the movement of persons across borders and frame migration governance, including the relevant treaties and customs, from human rights law, refugee law, labour law, and criminal law, as well as the role of soft law on global migration...
Date of publication:
10 April 2019
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The aim of this practical guide is to help to identify and highlight the key milestones and flashpoints for the implementation of the best interests of the child.
Date of publication:
20 February 2019
There are those who seek to apply the experience of the war on drugs to the emerging war on migrant smugglers to warn that such a confrontation carries high costs, low chances of success and would likely lead to an escalation of violence against the migrants themselves.
Date of publication:
01 February 2019
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The 2018 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons is the fourth of its kind mandated by the General Assembly through the 2010 United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
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07 January 2019
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A chapter which provides a descriptive analysis of the GCM before examining its effect on the global migration governance architecture and the challenges for its implementation, including as they relate to sovereignty.
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01 January 2019
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This manual aims to provide tools to organisations working to advocate new or improved regularisation mechanisms and programmes.
This report outlines the fundamental rights implications of collecting, storing and using biometric and other data in EU IT systems in the area of asylum and migration.
Date of publication:
31 December 2018
In collaboration with DLA Piper Law Firm, the Center for Legal and Social Studies (CELS, Argentina) and the Center for Human Rights and Citizenship of the Immigrant (CDHIC, Brazil), OHCHR has undertaken a study to better understand how international human rights law can be a ground for migrants’...
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31 December 2018
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The Issue Paper issues conceptual clarity and interpretation of various terms in the international definition of Trafficking in Persons as defined in Article 3 of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, in addition to providing the guiding...
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31 December 2018
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This guide is intended for reference by States to optimize the use of the tools, systems and applications available to enhance their national border control management.
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31 December 2018
The global compact for migration is the first, intergovernmentally negotiated agreement, prepared under the auspices of the United Nations, to cover all dimensions of international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner.
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19 December 2018
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Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 19 December 2018
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19 December 2018
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This report provides an overview of the developments, challenges, and prospects of social protection for migrant workers in ASEAN.
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18 December 2018
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This policy insight explores opposition to the GCM from European Union member states due to concerns that the compact infringes upon “national interests” or sovereignty.
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30 November 2018
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Blog post considering States’ justifications based on national sovereignty for withdrawing from the Global Compact by analysing the legal nature of the Compact.
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21 November 2018
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This policy guide focuses on the role of entrepreneurship in enhancing the positive effects of migration on economic growth and development.
Date of publication:
24 October 2018
This guide is designed to serve government actors, both national and local, involved in any process of Sustainable Development Goal implementation, including those working specifically in migration, and those working in other sectors who are interested in integrating migration.
Date of publication:
02 October 2018
The Paper highlights that conflicts that arise in countries or other geographical areas can exacerbate vulnerability to trafficking, as well as its prevalence and severity.
Date of publication:
24 September 2018
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The report contains a study on effective access to justice for migrants, and analyses the obstacles faced by migrants in their access to justice, stresses the need for the establishment of “firewall” protections to safeguard this right and provides recommendations to States to ensure effective...
Date of publication:
01 September 2018
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