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Sustainable Reintegration Knowledge Bites Series

This first introductory Knowledge Bite focuses on a high-level analysis of the Reintegration Sustainability Survey (RSS) data collected in the framework of the various EU-IOM Actions and centrally available with the scope of defining some of the factors affecting sustainable reintegration outcomes...

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01 October 2020

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UN Network on Migration in Turkmenistan Terms of Reference (TOR)

The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Turkmenistan initiated a UNMN at the country level to facilitate effective, timely and coordinated UN system-wide actions supporting the Government of Turkmenistan in implementing objectives set forth in the GCM and in line with the priorities of...

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07 August 2020

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United Nations (UN)

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COVID-19 impacts on the labour migration and mobility of young women and girls in South-East Asia and the Pacific

This paper explores the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on labour migration and mobility of young women and girls in South-East Asia and the Pacific.

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23 July 2020

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Photo 2: Online launch conference for National UN Network on Migration in Azerbaijan, 17 July 2020

Photo 2 of participants in online conference to launch the National UN Network on Migration in Azerbaijan on 17 July 2020.

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17 July 2020

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Photo: Online launch conference for National UN Network on Migration in Azerbaijan, 17 July 2020

Photo of participants in online conference to launch the National UN Network on Migration in Azerbaijan on 17 July 2020.

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17 July 2020

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Invitee list: UN Migration Network National coordination meeting, Azerbaijan

Invitee list for online conference to launch the National UN Network on Migration in Azerbaijan on 17 July 2020.

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17 July 2020

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Agenda: UN Migration Network National coordination meeting, Azerbaijan

Online conference to launch the National UN Network on Migration in Azerbaijan on 17 July 2020.

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17 July 2020

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Situation Report on International Migration 2019: The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in the Context of the Arab Region

The present report provides a multidisciplinary and comprehensive overview of migration trends, policy developments, and priority issues in the region to inform policymakers, researchers and practitioners.

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24 June 2020

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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Broken down by age and sex: Why reliable and timely population statistics are more important than ever

With increasing evidence that migrants are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 due to factors such as overcrowding in dormitories and limited access to healthcare, disaggregated data could help policymakers better understand the vulnerability of specific groups of population, including migrants,...

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01 April 2020

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Policy Brief

The Impact and Policy Responses for COVID-19 in Asia and the Pacific

This policy note summarizes the key impacts of COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific region and suggests short- and medium-term recommendations for consideration by member States to shape responses for a sustainable future.

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26 March 2020

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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

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Policy Brief

Debt and the Migration Experience: Insights From South-East Asia

Debt and indebtedness are central to the lives of South-East Asian migrants. Indebtedness can motivate the need for migration; migrants regularly use loans to finance costly cross-border moves, and the remittances migrants send home are often used to repay household debt.

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31 December 2019

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Study on Remittance Regulatory Frameworks and Accessibility of Regular Remittance Channels of the Colombo Process Member States

The Columbo Process is a a Regional Consultative Process on Overseas Employment and Contractual Labor for Countries of Origin in Asia which builds on existing institutions and collaborations at the regional level.

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31 December 2019

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Analysis

Empowering Women Migrant Workers from South Asia: Toolkit for Gender-Responsive Employment and Recruitment

UN Women has developed Empowering Women Migrant Workers from South Asia: Toolkit for Gender-Responsive Employment and Recruitment. The Toolkit provides comprehensive guidance on ensuring the protection and promotion of the rights of women migrant workers throughout the labour migration cycle.

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03 December 2019

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UN Women

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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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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.

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10 May 2019

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Climate Change and Migration in Vulnerable Countries: A snapshot of least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States

This paper aims to inform policymakers of the complex dynamics of climate-induced migration in LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS. It provides an overview of the migration and climate change nexus in each group of countries and proposes ways forward to address it.

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01 January 2019

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

The Guidelines on Emergency Assistance by ASEAN Member States’ Missions in Third Countries to Nationals of Other Asean Member States

The Guidelines provides information on how ASEAN members states can provide assistance to nationals of another member state during crisis.

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14 November 2018

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Migrant Smuggling in Asia – Current Trends and Challenges, Vol.2

This report builds on Migrant Smuggling in Asia (volume I) by outlining the current patterns of migrant smuggling in Asia and the Pacific and presenting evidence-based knowledge to guide policy and strengthen international cooperation.

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01 July 2018

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