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Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM)

Non-detention of migrants: some facts and figures

This briefing presents key facts and figures on why under international and European Union law, alternatives to detention should be the norm, rather than the exception.

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01 avril 2020

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European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

Fundamental Rights of Refugees, Asylum Applicants and Migrants at the European Borders

Council of Europe (CoE) and European Union (EU) Member States have an undeniable sovereign right to control the entry of non-nationals into their territory.

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28 mars 2020

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Guide for Practitioners on the Home Office Indicators of Integration Framework 2019

This guide is published by the International Organization for Migration – the UN Migration Agency (IOM) in the UK, to support capacity-building in local authorities (and regional statutory bodies with responsibility for integration) to effectively use the Indicators of Integration framework in...

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24 mars 2020

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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.

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01 mars 2020

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Analysis

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.

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31 janvier 2020

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European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

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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 janvier 2020

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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.

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01 janvier 2020

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Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS)

Migrants with Irregular Status in Europe: Guidance for Municipalities

The purpose of this guidance is to assist municipal authorities in Europe in providing appropriate access to services for migrants with irregular status. It is also aimed at the public bodies which work with them including police forces, healthcare providers, and housing and education providers.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2019

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Human rights aspects of immigrant and refugee integration policies

This Issue Paper examines integration policies regarding immigrants and refugees in selected Council of Europe member states in light of human rights standards.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2019

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Council of Europe

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European Network of National Human Rights Institutions

Protecting Human Rights of Migrants at the borders. Evidence and work of European National Human Rights Institutions

In this background paper, the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) sheds light on the findings of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) about human rights violations at the borders and how they have used their broad mandate to promote and protect migrants’ human...

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2019

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European Migration Network (EMN)

Policies and Practices on Return Counselling for Migrants in EU Member States and Norway

This EMN Inform seeks to identify the different policies and approaches for return counselling used by Member States plus Norway as well as by national NGOs and international organisations delivering return counselling.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 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 décembre 2019

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Analysis

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 décembre 2019

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International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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

Modeling international migration flows by integrating multiple data sources

This paper builds on the Integrated Modeling of European Migration (IMEM) framework and provides a statistical framework that can incorporate new data sources, such as social media.

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14 novembre 2019

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Working Paper

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 novembre 2019

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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.

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18 septembre 2019

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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.

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01 septembre 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.

Date of publication:

01 juin 2019

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Eurodiocania

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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 mai 2019

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