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Migrant remittances in the times of COVID-19: Insights from Remittance Service Providers

Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many migrants were already part of marginalized and vulnerable groups experiencing economic hardships in their countries of origin and host communities. Lockdowns and business closures have exacerbated the precarious nature of their livelihoods.

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16 May 2020

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World Bank Group

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

COVID-19 Emerging Immigration, Consular and Visa Needs And Recommendations

Supporting governments with digitalizing solutions for integrated border management and ID management is an IOM priority.

Date of publication:

15 May 2020

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

How COVID-19 restrictions and the economic consequences are likely to impact migrant smuggling and cross-border trafficking in persons to Europe and North America

The unprecedented crisis that COVID-19 has suddenly unleashed upon the world is affecting all aspects of society and is likely to have an effect on the routes and characteristics of both regular and irregular migration.

Date of publication:

14 May 2020

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Analysis

An Exploratory Study on Labour Recruitment and Migrant Worker Protection Mechanisms in West Africa: The Case of Côte d'Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal

This study seeks to shed light on the situation of ethical recruitment and labour migration in West Africa by assessing current recruitment practices and migrant worker protection mechanisms in place in the following case study countries: Côte d'Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal.

Date of publication:

04 May 2020

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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Analysis

Challenges Faced By Remittance Service Providers And Initiatives Taken

Global remittance volumes are on the decline. As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe, remittance service providers (RSPs) have undoubtedly felt its impact.

Date of publication:

02 May 2020

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UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

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UN Legal Identity Agenda Task Force

Implementation of the United Nations Legal Identity Agenda: United Nations Country Team Operational Guidelines

These guidelines were developed under the auspices and overall guidance of the United Nations Legal Identity Expert Group, established in September 2018 and co-chaired by the United Nations Statistics Division/ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nations Development Programme and...

Date of publication:

01 May 2020

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Migration data in the context of the 2030 Agenda (Measuring migration and development in Armenia)

This report examines the priorities of Armenia in the field of migration and development in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Date of publication:

01 May 2020

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Report

Migrant and Refugee Participation: Approaches to Rethinking Integration Policies - Summary

While many organizations (nonprofit organizations, groups of volunteers, local authorities) are convinced that refugee and migrant participation is key to the success of reception and integration programs and public policies, so far, few initiatives have been developed with them based on their...

Date of publication:

01 May 2020

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Institut Français des Relations Internationales (IFRI)

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Analysis

The Impact Of COVID-19 On Migrants And Their Families

The financial and health vulnerabilities of migrants and their families have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. The economic and health impacts of COVID-19 are unprecedented.

Date of publication:

01 May 2020

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UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

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Inter-Agency Standing Committee

Light Guidance on Collective Outcomes

This light guidance was developed by WHO and UNHCR on behalf of the IASC Results Group 4 on Humanitarian-Development Collaboration and in consultation with the UN Joint Steering Committee to Advance Humanitarian and Development Collaboration (JSC).

Date of publication:

01 May 2020

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF Submission to the Thematic Report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants

This document identifies key challenges to end child immigration detention despite a growing international consensus on this issue, and proposes concrete recommendations to provide adequate reception, protection and care for migrant and displaced children without resorting to detention.

Date of publication:

01 May 2020

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International Centre for migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Factsheets on Border Management during COVID-19

The Border Management & Security (BMS) Programme of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development chiefly supports border and migration-related agencies in institutional development and capacity-building activities.

Date of publication:

01 May 2020

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UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

Expectations By Remittance Service Providers Of Policymakers And Regulators

Governments could provide much-needed relief to remittance service providers (RSPs) and migrant workers by focusing on a number of key interventions. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic and health crisis, the call to action to governments across the globe is loud.

Date of publication:

01 May 2020

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Inventory of tools, guidance, policies, statement and best practices including for COVID-19 response

At a glance This inventory provides Member States and stakeholders with relevant tools, guidance, policies, statements and best practices for responding to COVID-19.

Date of publication:

28 April 2020

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UN Network on Migration

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Social protection for migrant during the COVID-19 crisis: The right and smart choice (2020)

This blog post talks about social protection for migrants during COVID-19. Ensuring that migrants are included in policy responses can help protect this particularly vulnerable group during the crisis.

Date of publication:

28 April 2020

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World Bank Group

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Journal on Migration and Human Security

Implementation of the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration: A Whole-of-Society Approach

The GCM stresses the need for member states to adopt and understand the importance of a whole-of-society approach in implementation of the Compact. As such, states should view societal actors as partners in a shared goal, not as critics or adversaries.

Date of publication:

27 April 2020

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Journal Article

The Impact of COVID-19 on Women

This policy brief from the United Nations explores how the lives of women and girls have changed in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests priority measures for both immediate and long-term recovery efforts.

Date of publication:

09 April 2020

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United Nations (UN)

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

COVID-19 and the Human Rights of Migrants: Guidance

The current public health crisis caused by COVID-19 disproportionately affects people and communities who are already in vulnerable and marginalised situations.

Date of publication:

07 April 2020

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Family Reunification for Refugee and Migrant Children: Standards and Promising Practices

This handbook focuses on family reunification with children, including unaccompanied and separated refugee and migrant children in the member states of the Council of Europe.

Date of publication:

07 April 2020

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Council of Europe

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