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European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

Returning unaccompanied children: fundamental rights considerations

From a fundamental rights point of view, returning migrants to their home countries is a sensitive activity. EU Member States face particular challenges in applying the requirements flowing from EU law to unaccompanied children, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has observed. This focus...

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18 September 2019

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Human Migration and TVET Discussion Paper

The discussion paper reviews three types of migration, namely forced, labour and environmental migration. It then analyses its consequences for migrants, host and origin countries. It identifies the implications that these forms of migration have for different aspects of the Technical, Vocational...

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03 September 2019

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Working Paper

The Diaspora Engagement Self-Assessment Tool (DESAT)

The Diaspora Engagement Self-Assessment Tool (DESAT) has been developed to allow African Union Member States to systematically review and assess their current diaspora engagement environment. Based on a structured framework, the tool breaks diaspora engagement down into separate pillars (or...

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02 September 2019

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African Union

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Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM)

Durable Solutions and the Best Interests of the Child in the Context of Return Processes

This brief explains key steps to implement specific procedures and return processes that respect the rights of the child. It provides a summary of key child rights concerns in current practice, drawing directly on children’s experiences, and includes some practical examples of how some EU member...

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01 September 2019

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Policy Brief

MICIC Guidelines in Action - G 12: Establish Clear Referral Procedures among Stakeholders

GiA12 (developed by Migrants in Countries in Crisis (MICIC)), on establishing referral procedures among key stakeholders, lists mechanisms that have been established to identify migrants' specific needs and refer individual migrants to actors that are best placed to meet them.

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05 August 2019

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Pre Departure Orientation for migrant workers - India

This booklet from the Ministry of External Affairs in India provides orientation for prospective migrant workers prior to their departure. It includes information about required bureaucratic procedures and tips for safety abroad, as well as remittances.

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22 July 2019

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Government of India

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

Digitalization to promote Decent Work for Migrant Workers in ASEAN

This report was prepared as a thematic background paper to inform discussions at the 11th AFML on how to maximize positive impacts of digitalization to promote wellbeing of migrant workers.

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22 July 2019

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Working Paper

Children Deprived of Liberty - The United Nations Global Study

This study is the first scientific attempt, on the basis of global data, to comprehend the magnitude of the situation of children deprived of liberty, its possible justifications and root causes, as well as conditions of detention and their harmful impact on the health and development of children...

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11 July 2019

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

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Analysis

Online migration campaigns: Promises, pitfalls and the need for better evaluations

This article provides an overview of online migration campaigns conducted by organizations and governments and lays out limitations in their effectiveness, while also calling for more rigorous impact evaluations in this field.

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01 July 2019

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Migration Policy Practice (MPP)

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Policy Brief

United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech

The UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech aims to give to the United Nations the room and the resources to address hate speech. The objectives are twofold: enhance UN efforts to address root causes and drivers of hate speech and enable effective UN responses to the impact of hate speech on...

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18 June 2019

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United Nations (UN)

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Players of many parts: The evolving role of smugglers in West Africa’s migration economy

This briefing paper focuses on the evolving role of smugglers in West Africa’s migration economy, as well as migration and smuggling patterns in West Africa and between West and North Africa. The Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism Initiative (4Mi) carried out a total of 153 interviews with...

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11 June 2019

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Mixed Migration Centre

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Access to Justice: A Migrant's Right

The purpose of this Information Note is to provide a broad overview of the right to access justice and its specific content for migrants, regardless of their legal status, and in light of States’ obligations laid down in international instruments and relevant jurisprudence.

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03 June 2019

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Fostering cooperation between local authorities and civil society actors in the integration and social inclusion of migrants and refugees

This report explores how local authorities and civil society organisations can create effective integration models and cooperate in fostering more inclusive social services for migrants. The first section of the report focuses on the opportunities and challenges of cooperation from the perspective...

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01 June 2019

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Eurodiocania

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United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

Quadrennial report on regional progress and challenges in relation to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Almost four years after the international community adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the third meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development is a propitious occasion to take...

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01 June 2019

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IML Information Note on Access to Justice: A Migrant’s Right

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01 June 2019

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

General Principles and Operational Guidelines For Fair Recruitment and Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs

This document brings together the ILO general principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment (“principles and guidelines”) and the definition of recruitment fees and related costs. The principles and guidelines were developed by a Tripartite Meeting of Experts, held in September 2016.

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22 May 2019

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

Concluding observations on the second periodic report of Tajikistan

The Committee considered the second periodic report of Tajikistan (CMW/C/TJK/2) at its 415th and 416th meetings (CMW/C/SR.415 and 416), held on 3 and 4 April 2019. At its 429th meeting, held on 12 April 2019, it adopted the present concluding observations.

Date of publication:

10 May 2019

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

Concluding observations on the initial report of Libya

The Committee considered the initial report of Libya (CMW/C/LBY/1) at its 417th and 418th meetings (CMW/C/SR.417 and CMW/C/SR.418), held on 4 and 5 April 2019. On the basis of information from, inter alia, other United Nations bodies and other entities, the Committee adopted at its 429th meeting, on...

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09 May 2019

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

Concluding observations on the second periodic report of Albania

The Committee considered the second periodic report of Albania (CMW/C/ALB/2) at its 411th and 412th meetings (CMW/C/SR.411 and CMW/C/SR.412), held on 1 and 2 April 2019. At its 429th meeting, held on 12 April 2019, it adopted the present concluding observations.

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09 May 2019

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