Plateforme de connaissances

Law, Policy and Practice Concerning the Humanitarian Protection of Aliens on a Temporary Basis in the Context of Disasters

This background paper provides a review of existing law, policy and practice on the temporary humanitarian protection of migrants in the context of disasters in select countries of North and South America.

Date of publication:

01 janvier 2016

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The Nansen Initiative

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Working Paper

Women’s Labour Migration from Asia and the Pacific: Opportunities and Challenges

In the Asia-Pacific region, gender roles, inequalities and relations affect who migrates, why and how, and migration also has significant implications for women migrant workers (WMWs) themselves.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2015

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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)

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Policy Brief

Human Rights of Migrants, Refugees, Stateless Persons, Victims of Human Trafficking and Internally Displaced Persons: Norms and Standards of the Inter-American Human Rights System

This report recognizes the impediments to access to justice, faced by migrants and lays down the legal standards developed by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights regarding the human rights of migrants, based on the obligations of States under...

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2015

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Report

The Concept of 'Exploitation' in the Trafficking in Persons Protocol

The purpose of this issue paper is to clarify the key concept of exploitation in the definition of trafficking in persons contained in Article 3 of the Trafficking in Persons Protocol.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2015

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Assessment Toolkit: Trafficking in Persons for the Purpose of Organ Removal

The toolkit aims to provide both a general overview of trafficking in persons for the purpose of organ removal and specific tools to assist concerned actors with assessing the phenomenon.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2015

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Comparative Research on the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration of Migrants

This report presents the findings of a study that explored the factors influencing the decision to return, including the role played by return policy interventions. The study also aimed to enhance understanding of the concept of sustainable return, how to measure it, and how to promote it.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2015

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Analysis

Enhancing the Safety and Sustainability of the Return and Reintegration of Victims of Trafficking: Lessons learnt from the CARE and TACT Projects

This joint report aims to gather and share the lessons learned through the implementation of both projects, suggesting a way forward for the establishment of transnational referral mechanisms between European Union Member States and third countries.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2015

Source:

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

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Analysis

Behind Closed Doors: Protecting and Promoting the Human Rights of Migrant Domestic Workers in an Irregular Situation

This publication sheds light on the often hidden experience of irregular migrant domestic workers, and challenges Governments to take appropriate protective measures.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2015

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Addressing Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Times of Crisis- Evidence and Recommendations for Further Action to Protect Vulnerable and Mobile Populations I December 2015

The report recommends that human trafficking in times of crisis be urgently included in the humanitarian community, with support from both emergency and development donor communities.

Date of publication:

31 décembre 2015

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

White Paper on Mainstreaming Migration into Local Development Planning

This White Paper analyzes various migration and development-related policies and initiatives around the world to identify the key success factors that allow for the integration, or mainstreaming, of migration into local development planning.

Date of publication:

22 décembre 2015

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Policy Brief

Beyond Definitions: Global migration and the smuggling–trafficking nexus

This discussion paper explores the rise of mixed, irregular migration with particular focus on the role of smuggling and trafficking in both facilitating that movement and influencing its impact.

Date of publication:

01 novembre 2015

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

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Working Paper

Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning: A Handbook for Policy-makers and Practitioners

This Handbook, initiated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and further developed with the contributions of the Global Migration Group (GMG), is the result of a collaborative and fruitful cooperation between the 16 GMG agencies.

Date of publication:

12 octobre 2015

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

Concluding observations on the initial report of Timor-Leste

The Committee considered the initial report of Timor-Leste (CMW/C/TLS/1) at its 298th and 299th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.298 and 299), held on 3 and 4 September 2015. At its 302nd meeting, held on 8 September 2015, the Committee adopted the following concluding observations.

Date of publication:

08 octobre 2015

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

Concluding observations on the initial report of Seychelles

The Committee considered the initial report of Seychelles (CW/C/SYC/1) at its 296th and 297th meetings (CMW/C/SR.296 and 297), held on 2 and 3 September 2015. At its 305th meeting, held on 9 September 2015, the Committee adopted the following concluding observations.

Date of publication:

08 octobre 2015

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

Concluding observations on Cabo Verde in the absence of a report

In the absence of a report by the State party, the Committee considered the situation in Cabo Verde with respect to the implementation of the Convention at its 292nd meeting (CMW/C/SR.292), held on 31 August 2015.

Date of publication:

08 octobre 2015

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ASEAN Confederation of Employers

Skills Matching and Labour Mobility: A Policy Position Paper of the ASEAN Confederation of Employers

As part of the employers’ component of the ASEAN Triangle project an Action Plan to fully engaging employers’ organizations in ASEAN processes was developed with the ASEAN Confederation of Employers (ACE.) Five priority areas namely: skills matching and mobility, occupational safety and health,...

Date of publication:

25 septembre 2015

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