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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean: How to Incorporate Women and Gender Equality in the Management of the Crisis Response

This briefing note talks about how the impacts and implications of response to COVID-19 are different for women and men and gives recommendations for an effective response, which should take the gender dimension into consideration.

Date of publication:

17 March 2020

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UN Women

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Other

The Need to Capitalize on the 2020 Census Round for Migration Analysis

This technical brief from UNFPA encourages upcoming census to include core questions on country of birth, country of citizenship, duration of stay, and reason for migration, in addition to advocating for the greater release of population and census data.

Date of publication:

16 March 2020

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Other

“Left behind”: why implementing migration-aware responses to HIV for migrant farm workers is a priority for South Africa

Like many other countries, South Africa (SA) has committed to the Sustainable Development Goals that aim to “leave no-one behind”, in efforts towards universal health coverage, and meeting the UNAIDS 90–90–90 targets through the implementation of universal test and treat (UTT) interventions.

Date of publication:

10 March 2020

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African Journal of AIDS Research

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Journal Article

Medidas implementadas para la inclusión de personas migrantes venezolanas en Perú

Peru was one of the first countries to take regularization measures for Venezuelan migrants. It has become the second destination - after Colombia - and the first in terms of refugee applications received (until the beginning of 2020).

Date of publication:

01 March 2020

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Equilibrium – Centro para el Desarrollo Económico (Equilibrium CenDE)

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Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM)

Non-exhaustive overview of European government measures impacting undocumented migrants taken in the context of COVID-19

This document provides an overview of measures adopted by EU member states and some countries outside the EU in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and foreseen economic downturn, about which PICUM has been informed by its members or has learned of through regular media monitoring.

Date of publication:

01 March 2020

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Analysis

Mapping private sector engagement along the migration cycle

This report maps private-sector activities relevant to migrants and explores how private and public-sector actors can engage jointly with migrants at various stages of the migration cycle.

Date of publication:

01 March 2020

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European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM)

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Analysis

Border Management and Gender

The tool is designed to provide a basic introduction to border management and gender issues for the staff of national governments, as well as for international and regional organisations responsible for the development of border management policy and programming.

Date of publication:

25 February 2020

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

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European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

Border controls and fundamental rights at external land borders

This practical guidance addresses border-management staff in European Union (EU) Member States who work at the operational level. It aims to support them in implementing the fundamental rights safeguards of the Schengen Borders Code (Regulation (EU) No.

Date of publication:

31 January 2020

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Making the Case to Integrate Human Mobility into Cross-border Trade and Trade Facilitation

This think piece examines the interrelationship between cross-border trade and human mobility across borders. It argues that the link between migration, human mobility and trade is neglected.

Date of publication:

31 January 2020

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

Concluding observations on the third periodic report of Colombia

The Committee considered the third periodic report of Colombia (CMW/C/COL/3) at its 436th and 437th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.436 and 437), held on 6 September 2019. At its 443rd meeting, held on 11 September 2019, it adopted the present concluding observations.

Date of publication:

28 January 2020

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Other

Leaving no one behind: Access to social protection for all migrant women

Social protection is a universal human right and a key element of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. While this right unequivocally applies to migrants, irrespective of migration status, migrant women in particular often remain excluded.

Date of publication:

14 January 2020

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UN Women

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Policy Brief

Laberintos de papel. Desigualdad y regularización migratoria en América del Sur

This study analyzes migration policies that facilitate access for migrants in an irregular status to an individual assessment that may lead to regular status. Available in Spanish only.

Date of publication:

11 January 2020

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Comisión Argentina para Refugiados y Migrantes (CAREF)

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Analysis

Mainstreaming the Health of Migrants in the Implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

This information sheet provides an overview of the key health-related GCM commitments and actions, as well as selected examples of IOM action in supporting Member States in implementation and capacity building for migration health programmes.

Date of publication:

02 January 2020

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Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD)

Shaping the Public Narrative on Migration And Migrants: A Guide to Promoting a Balanced Dialogue

In the global context of polarized perceptions related to immigration, there is a pressing need to counter harmful and inaccurate narratives about migration and migrants.

Date of publication:

02 January 2020

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Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary - General on Violence against Children

SRSG on Violence Against Children on the Move

We must transform the continuum of violence that shapes the lives of children on the move into a continuum of protection for their fundamental rights. This thematic report looks primarily at the situation and safeguards for child refugees and migrants in Europe and Latin America.

Date of publication:

01 January 2020

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Africa Migration Report: Challenging the Narrative

The Africa Migration Report takes a distinctly regional approach to inform knowledge on migration in Africa.

Date of publication:

01 January 2020

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Assessing the impact of awareness-raising campaigns on potential migrants – what we have learned so far

This report section, as part of the report titled “Migration in West and North Africa and across the Mediterranean Trends, risks, development and governance”, summarizes the key findings from a literature review as well as impact evaluations on the effectiveness of awareness-raising campaigns.

Date of publication:

01 January 2020

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Migration Policy Institute (MPI)

Critical Migration Governance Issues in a Changed World

A partnership between the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is resulting in a series of publications aimed at enriching the conversation...

Date of publication:

01 January 2020

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Policy Brief

IOM Public Communication Campaign Toolkit

This report provides tools and templates for designing and implementing information campaigns in a variety of migration contexts. It also has a section on how to carry out a rigorous monitoring and evaluation of campaigns.

Date of publication:

01 January 2020

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