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Covid-19 and the socioeconomic situation of migrants in Niger: Analysis of 4Mi data collected in Niger between July and September 2020

This quantitative analysis intends to inform a further qualitative research that will be undertaken by OHCHR to provide additional in-depth human rights analysis of the socio-economic impacts on the human rights of migrants in the Agadez region in Niger.

Date of publication:

04 February 2021

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Mixed Migration Centre

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Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Migration, Human Rights And Governance: Handbook For Parlamentarians

Parliamentarians have a critical role to play to ensure a meaningful, balanced and informed response to migration.

Date of publication:

07 December 2020

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

Seven Key Elements On Building Human Rights Based Narratives On Migrants And Migration

Discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, hate speech and hate crime have a severe impact on the human rights of migrants. There is an urgent need to reframe narratives and public messaging on migration and migrants in order to uphold and promote the human rights of all migrants.

Date of publication:

31 December 2019

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

Promising Local Practices For The Enjoyment Of The Right To Health By Migrants

Migrants face barriers in accessing health services, whether due to restrictive legislation, prohibitive cost, a lack of knowledge or fear. Some local authorities and health practitioners, however, are taking action to protect the dignity of migrant children, women and men.

Date of publication:

31 December 2019

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Guidance to respect children’s rights in return policies and practices

This document provides guidance for state authorities on the design and implementation of return procedures that are child rights compliant.

Date of publication:

31 December 2019

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

Concluding observations on the third periodic report of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Committee considered the third periodic report of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CMW/C/BIH/3) at its 433rd and 434th meetings (CMW/C/SR.433 and 434), held on 3 and 4 September 2019. At its 443rd meeting, held on 11 September 2019, it adopted the present concluding observations.

Date of publication:

05 November 2019

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

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.

Date of publication:

11 July 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.

Date of publication:

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.

Date of publication:

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 Guatemala

The Committee considered the second periodic report of Guatemala (CMW/C/GTM/2) at its 413th and 414th meetings (CMW/C/SR.413 and CMW/C/SR.414), held on 2 and 3 April 2019. At its 429th meeting, held on 12 April 2019, it adopted the present concluding observations.

Date of publication:

03 May 2019

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

Promising local practices for the right to health for migrants

This OHCHR study maps some promising field research-based practices in cities throughout Europe that facilitate access to health care and services for migrants (irregular and regular), as well as for other individuals and groups that fall through the cracks.

Date of publication:

02 January 2019

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

Admission And Stay Based On Human Rights And Humanitarian Grounds: A Mapping Of National Practice

In collaboration with DLA Piper Law Firm, the Center for Legal and Social Studies (CELS, Argentina) and the Center for Human Rights and Citizenship of the Immigrant (CDHIC, Brazil), OHCHR has undertaken a study to better understand how international human rights law can be a ground for migrants’...

Date of publication:

31 December 2018

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