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European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI)

Migrants' Access to Information on their Rights: Recommendations to bridge Theory and Practice

Effective and efficient provision of information to migrants is decisive for migrants’ access to procedures, international protection and remedies but also for their future integration. However, qualitative data collected by the National Human Rights Institutions in Europe shows that there is still...

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11 October 2017

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

Concluding observations on the third periodic report of Ecuador

The Committee examined the third periodic report of Ecuador (CMW/C/ECU/3) at its 361st and 362nd meetings (CMW/C/SR.361 and 362), held on 4 and 5 September 2017. At its 371st meeting, held on 11 September 2017, the Committee adopted the following concluding observations.

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06 October 2017

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Eradicating statelessness in the Americas

This article talks about the progress made towards eradicating statelessness in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2014 to 2017 and discusses the work to be done if it is to become the first world region to eradicate statelessness.

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01 October 2017

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RAND Europe

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

Concluding observations on the third periodic report of Mexico

The Committee considered the third periodic report of Mexico (CMW/C/MEX/3) at its 365th and 366th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.365 and 366), held on 6 and 7 September 2017. At its 374th meeting, held on 13 September 2017, it adopted the following concluding observations.

Date of publication:

28 September 2017

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage

The 2017 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery focus on two main issues: forced labour and forced marriage. The estimate of forced labour comprises forced labour in the private economy, forced sexual exploitation of adults and commercial sexual exploitation of children, and state-imposed forced labour.

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19 September 2017

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Analysis

Education uprooted for every migrant, refugee and displaced child, education

This report provides essential data and information on educational challenges faced by nearly 50 million uprooted children around the world. It notes that some of these children and their families migrate in pursuit of better education or job opportunities, while others are forced from their homes...

Date of publication:

01 September 2017

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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Interrogating the Relationship between Remigration and Sustainable Return

In this paper, it is argued that remigration is not a valid indicator to measure sustainable return. A new definition and approach to defining and measuring sustainable return is presented based on a multidimensional return and reintegration index, which is tested with a sample of 118 returnees in...

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22 August 2017

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Journal Article

Unlawful death of refugees and migrants

This report of the Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions focuses on the mass casualties of refugees and migrants in the course of their flight. It addresses killings by both State and non-State actors, and denounces a quasi-generalized...

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16 August 2017

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UN General Assembly

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Transnational Culture of Corruption in Migrant Labour Recruitment

This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration. It is one of 26 papers that make up a consolidated Syndicate publication, which focuses on proposing ways to address complex and pressing issues in contemporary international...

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07 August 2017

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Working Paper

Integration and Social Cohesion: Key Elements for Reaping Benefits of Migration

This thematic paper was prepared to inform on the core topic of integration and social cohesion during the consultation process and negotiations that led to the final adoption of the GCM. The document provides details and practical insights on broader thematic issues surrounding integration, social...

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01 August 2017

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Working Paper

Integration that values Diversity - Exploring a Model for Current Migration Dynamics

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04 July 2017

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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Working Paper

Mixed Migration Trends in Libya: Changing Dynamics and Protection Challenges

The study not only provides cross-border analysis of refugees and migrants’ journeys from their countries of origin to Libya but also looks into their living conditions once inside the country. It builds on previous research analysing migration routes and trends in Libya, in particular Altai...

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04 July 2017

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Analysis

Access to Justice for Migrant Workers in South-East Asia

This report analyses access to justice for migrant workers in South-East Asia and provides recommendations for improving complaint mechanisms for labour rights abuses.

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01 July 2017

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

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