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European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI)

Migrants' Access to Information on their Rights: Recommendations to bridge Theory and Practice

Effective and efficient provision of information to migrants is decisive for migrants’ access to procedures, international protection and remedies but also for their future integration.

Date of publication:

11 October 2017

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

Concluding observations on the third periodic report of Ecuador

The Committee examined the third periodic report of Ecuador (CMW/C/ECU/3) at its 361st and 362nd meetings (CMW/C/SR.361 and 362), held on 4 and 5 September 2017. At its 371st meeting, held on 11 September 2017, the Committee adopted the following concluding observations.

Date of publication:

06 October 2017

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Eradicating statelessness in the Americas

This article talks about the progress made towards eradicating statelessness in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2014 to 2017 and discusses the work to be done if it is to become the first world region to eradicate statelessness.

Date of publication:

01 October 2017

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RAND Europe

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

Concluding observations on the third periodic report of Mexico

The Committee considered the third periodic report of Mexico (CMW/C/MEX/3) at its 365th and 366th meetings (see CMW/C/SR.365 and 366), held on 6 and 7 September 2017. At its 374th meeting, held on 13 September 2017, it adopted the following concluding observations.

Date of publication:

28 September 2017

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage

The 2017 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery focus on two main issues: forced labour and forced marriage. The estimate of forced labour comprises forced labour in the private economy, forced sexual exploitation of adults and commercial sexual exploitation of children, and state-imposed forced labour.

Date of publication:

19 September 2017

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Analysis

Education uprooted for every migrant, refugee and displaced child, education

This report provides essential data and information on educational challenges faced by nearly 50 million uprooted children around the world.

Date of publication:

01 September 2017

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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Interrogating the Relationship between Remigration and Sustainable Return

In this paper, it is argued that remigration is not a valid indicator to measure sustainable return.

Date of publication:

22 August 2017

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Journal Article

Unlawful death of refugees and migrants

This report of the Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions focuses on the mass casualties of refugees and migrants in the course of their flight.

Date of publication:

16 August 2017

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UN General Assembly

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Transnational Culture of Corruption in Migrant Labour Recruitment

This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration.

Date of publication:

07 August 2017

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Working Paper

Integration and Social Cohesion: Key Elements for Reaping Benefits of Migration

This thematic paper was prepared to inform on the core topic of integration and social cohesion during the consultation process and negotiations that led to the final adoption of the GCM.

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01 August 2017

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Working Paper

Integration that values Diversity - Exploring a Model for Current Migration Dynamics

This paper is part of the IOM Migration Research Leaders Syndicate’s contribution toward the Global Compact for Migration.

Date of publication:

04 July 2017

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

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Working Paper

Mixed Migration Trends in Libya: Changing Dynamics and Protection Challenges

The study not only provides cross-border analysis of refugees and migrants’ journeys from their countries of origin to Libya but also looks into their living conditions once inside the country.

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04 July 2017

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Analysis

Access to Justice for Migrant Workers in South-East Asia

This report analyses access to justice for migrant workers in South-East Asia and provides recommendations for improving complaint mechanisms for labour rights abuses.

Date of publication:

01 July 2017

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

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

The way forward to strengthened policies and practices for unaccompanied and separated children in Europe

This paper captures concrete recommendations for efficient, lean, and harmonised processes which ensure children are protected and can access procedures and solutions in accordance with their best interests.

Date of publication:

01 July 2017

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Global Development Commons

Recommended Principles to Guide Actions for Children on the Move

This 2-page guide, “Recommended Principles for Children on the Move and Other Children affected by Migration,” was prepared by Jacqueline Bhabha and Mike Dottridge.

Date of publication:

01 July 2017

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Guidelines/Toolkits/Manuals

Making Integration Work: Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

This booklet takes stock of the experiences of OECD countries in the assessment and recognition of foreign qualifications. It summarises this along ten main policy lessons with supporting examples of good practice.

Date of publication:

21 June 2017

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

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Social protection, migration and the 2010 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This briefing considers the extent to which international labour migrants are covered by social protection, and the implications this has for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda).

Date of publication:

01 June 2017

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ODI

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