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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Economic Development in Africa Report 2018

The report assesses the evidence to identify policy pathways that harness the benefits of African migration and mitigate its negative effects. It argues that African migration can play a key role in the structural transformation of the continent’s economies.

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01 June 2018

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UNODC Global Study on the Smuggling of Migrants 2018

The first UNODC Global Study on Smuggling of Migrants shows that migrant smuggling routes affect every part of the world. The study is based on an extensive review of existing data and literature.

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01 June 2018

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Analysis

Racial Discrimination in the Context of Laws, Policies and Practices Concerning Citizenship, Nationality and Immigration

The report addresses the issue of racial discrimination in the context of laws, policies and practices concerning citizenship, nationality and immigration.

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25 April 2018

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United Nations (UN)

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

Principles and guidelines, supported by practical guidance, on the human rights protection of migrants in vulnerable situations

These Principles and Guidelines provide concrete and operational guidance to assist States to design, implement and monitor migration governance measures that respect and protect the human rights of migrants in vulnerable situations.

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01 January 2018

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Good practices in nationality laws for the prevention and reduction of statelessness

This is the third edition of a handbook where the IPU and UNHCR have collaborated to provide guidance on the international legal framework for the right to nationality and reduction of statelessness, providing concrete examples where domestic law provisions have led to successful outcomes.

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01 January 2018

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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Note on migration and the principle of non refoulement

Throughout history, high numbers of persons have left, or have been forced to leave, their countries of origin. In order to protect migrants or refugees against being returned to places in which their fundamental rights are in danger, States have developed the principle of non-refoulement.

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01 January 2018

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Policy Brief

The principle of non-refoulement under international human rights law

Under international human rights law, the principle of non-refoulement guarantees that no one should be re-turned to a country where they would face torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and other irreparable harm.

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01 January 2018

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Policy Brief

The Concept of “Financial or Other Material Benefit” in the Smuggling of Migrants Protocol

“Financial or other material benefit” is the purpose of migrant smuggling. It is the reason behind the growing involvement of organized criminal groups in conduct that often puts the lives of vulnerable migrants in great jeopardy.

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01 January 2018

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

Handbook on Statelessness in the OSCE Area

This handbook outlines international standards and good practices in order to encourage further engagement and implementation towards the eradication of stateless in the OSCE area.

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31 December 2017

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Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons

Trafficking in Persons and Refugee Status

This issue brief clarifies the relationship between refugee status and trafficking in persons across a number of situations and provides recommendations on what States can do to ensure that victims of trafficking have access to international protection as refugees where they need it.

Date of publication:

31 December 2017

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Passport Examination Procedure Manual (Second Edition)

Passport Examination Procedures Manual (PEPM) Second Edition has been developed as an update to the first edition (2007) in response to the development of new security features in the production of identity and travel documents.

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31 December 2017

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Cooperation on specific migration corridors and on a regional basis in the areas of remittance policy, legislation and research – African Caribbean and Pacific Countries and the EU

Building on existing institutions and collaborations at the regional level, countries with a remittance interest have set up working group to focus on remittance transfers, legislation, policies, technical assistance to governments and cooperation on specific migration corridors or on a regional...

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31 December 2017

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Protection of the Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Migrants and the Specific Needs of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations

This working paper was prepared during the GCM negotiations to provide Member States and other actors an overview of international law which speak to migrants’ rights.

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31 December 2017

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Case Digest on Evidential Issues in Trafficking in Persons Cases

The Case Digest has analysed 135 cases from 31 jurisdictions. The Case Digest presents evidential issues and patterns and describes how different jurisdictions addressed these.

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31 December 2017

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Migrant Return and Reintegration Policy: A Key Component of Migration Governance

Return migration takes place along a spectrum from voluntary to involuntary movement, with at least six identifiable points: Solicited, Voluntary, Reluctant, Pressured, Obliged, Forced.

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31 December 2017

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Making Migration Work for All: Report of the Secretary General

The report focuses on making migration work for all, emphasizing its links to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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13 December 2017

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United Nations (UN)

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Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD)

GFMD Thematic Recollection (2007-2017) for the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

At the GCM Stocktaking Meeting in Mexico in December 2017, the Co-Chairs presented the GFMD Thematic Recollection (2007-2017) – the GFMD’s final contribution to the GCM, consolidating 10 years of GFMD discussions and cooperation around migration and development.

Date of publication:

23 November 2017

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United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families

Joint general comment No. 3 (2017) of the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and No. 22 (2017) of the Committee on the Rights of the Child on the general principles regarding the human rights of children

The objective of the present joint general comment is to provide authoritative guidance on legislative, policy and other appropriate measures that should be taken to ensure full compliance with the obligations under the Conventions to fully protect the rights of children in the context of...

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16 November 2017

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