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Concluding observations on the initial report of Niger

The Committee considered the initial report of the Niger (CMW/C/NER/1) at its 329th and 330th meetings (CMW/C/SR.329 and 330), held on 30 and 31 August 2016. At its 341st meeting, held on 7 September 2016, the Committee adopted the following concluding observations.

Date of publication:

11 October 2016

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

Concluding observations on the initial report of Nicaragua

The Committee considered the initial periodic report of Nicaragua (CMW/C/NIC/1) at its 331st and 332nd meetings (see CMW/C/SR.331 and 332), held on 30 August and 1 September 2016. At its 341st meeting, held on 7 September 2016, it adopted the present concluding observations.

Date of publication:

11 October 2016

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71/1. New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants

Unanimously adopted by all 193 Member States at the UN General Assembly of 19 September 2016, the Declaration expresses the will to save lives, protect rights and share responsibility on migration and asylum. The Declaration contains several provisions on child migration.

Date of publication:

04 October 2016

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United Nations (UN)

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

Concluding observations on the initial report of Honduras

The Committee considered the initial report of Honduras (CMW/C/HND/1) at its 327th and 328th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.327 and SR.328), held on 29 and 30 August 2016. At its 339th meeting, held on 7 September 2016, it adopted the following concluding observations.

Date of publication:

03 October 2016

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Protection of Unaccompanied Migrant Children

This Information Note provides a broad overview about the protection of unaccompanied migrant children, including principles, protection measures and long-term options.

Date of publication:

03 October 2016

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International Migration Law Information Note On International Standards On Immigration Detention And Non-Custodial Measures

The IOM Information Note aims to provide guidance on the international law and standards applicable in cases of detention of migrants and the obligation to provide non-custodial measures.

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01 October 2016

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Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons

What is the difference between trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants?

Issue brief on the difference between trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.

Date of publication:

01 October 2016

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IML Information Note on the Protection of Unaccompanied Migrant Children

The purpose of this Information Note is to provide a broad overview of the human rights of unaccompanied migrant children.

Date of publication:

01 October 2016

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

Decent Work for Migrants and Refugees

The brochure illustrates the social and economic contributions of migrant workers for both origin and destination countries.

Date of publication:

19 September 2016

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Policy Brief

UNHCR-IDC Vulnerability Screening Tool - Identifying and addressing vulnerability: a tool for asylum and migration systems

This screening tool on identifying and addressing situations of vulnerability is intended to help guide and inform frontline workers and decision-makers on the relevance of vulnerability factors to detention decisions, referrals to alternatives to detention, open reception facilities, community...

Date of publication:

05 September 2016

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

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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

Women Working Worldwide: A Situational Analysis of Women Migrant Workers

This report is produced by UN Women’s Economic Empowerment Section for the “Promoting and Protecting Women Migrant Workers’ Labour and Human Rights” Project, supported by the European Union.

Date of publication:

05 September 2016

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UN Women

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Working Paper

Understanding and Responding to the Role of Human Smugglers in Migration

This brief argues for a more structured understanding of the spectrum of the smuggling industry, and the importance of drawing a distinction between smuggling and trafficking.

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01 September 2016

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Policy Brief

Resolving Policy Conundrums: Enhancing Humanitarian Protection in Southeast Asia

The May 2015 humanitarian crisis stemming from irregular maritime flows of Rohingya and Bengalis in the Bay of Bengal brought migrant smuggling networks into sharp focus.

Date of publication:

01 September 2016

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Migration Policy Institute (MPI)

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Report

Regional Guidelines for the Development of Bilateral Labour Agreements in the Southern African Development Community

Bilateral labour agreements (BLAs) are part of the broader set of frameworks, laws, technical instruments and practices that make up national labour migration policies.

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15 August 2016

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International Centre for migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Guia Prático de Atendimento aos Migrantes, Refugiados, Vítimas de Tráfico de Pessoas e Brasileiros Retornados em Situação de Vulnerabilidade e em Áreas de Fronteira

The aim of this guide is to assist those who provide assistance to migrants, refugees, victims of human trafficking and returned Brazilians, in a more practical and objective way, especially in the border area. Only available in Portuguese.

Date of publication:

04 August 2016

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

The Almaty Process on Refugee Protection and International Migration: Regional Guidelines on how to identify and refer Refugees and Asylum Seekers at the Borders of Central Asia

The Regional Guidelines provide concrete recommendations on how States can identify persons in need of international protection and how to link this identification made at the border with concrete protection measures available in each jurisdiction.

Date of publication:

15 June 2016

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

Concluding observations on the initial report of Mauritania

The Committee considered the initial report of Mauritania (CMW/C/MRT/1) at its 308th and 309th meetings (CMW/C/SR.308 and SR.309), held on 11 and 12 April 2016, and adopted the following concluding observations at its 321st meeting, held on 20 April 2016.

Date of publication:

31 May 2016

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

Concluding observations on the initial report of Lesotho

The Committee considered the initial report of Lesotho (CMW/C/LSO/1) at its 310th and 311th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.310 and 311), held on 12 and 13 April 2016. At its 322nd meeting, held on 20 April 2016, it adopted the present concluding observations.

Date of publication:

23 May 2016

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

Concluding observations on the initial report of Turkey

The Committee considered the initial report of Turkey (CMW/C/TUR/1) at its 314th and 315th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.314 and 315), held on 14 and 15 April 2016. At its 325th meeting, held on 22 April 2016, it adopted the present concluding observations.

Date of publication:

21 May 2016

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