Renewal of the programme to promote human rights for migrant persons in Esteban Echeverria

Through this comprehensive programme of care for migrant persons and refugees, the municipality of Esteban Echeverría seeks to ensure the defence of the rights in an adverse socio-political context.

It works on three lines of action to enable the integration of migrants and refugees:

- Documentation:

o Identity

o Residence

o Citizenship

- Territorial Strengthening

- Social and cultural integration activities

In conjunction with the National Directorate of Migration and the National Registry of Persons (RENAPER), the municipality offers workshops to promote the rights of migrants. Neighbours can carry out procedures to facilitate remote settlement, renewal of documentation and speed up the granting of residency to foreigners. Training workshops and advice on Law No. 25,871 on Migration and electoral participation are also provided.

To strengthen integration in host communities, the municipality promotes the development of social and cultural activities together with diaspora communities and organisations.

Work is carried out through the entities, to support the customs, experiences and festivities of each country. The aim is for the neighbours of Esteban Echeverría to share the customs of their country and feel "at home".

There have been Bolivian entries, meetings of Paraguayan residents, Spanish paellas, rice cultivation, among other activities.

LAST UPDATED: 2 AGUST 2023

The municipality continues with the process of executing the public policy focused on migrants and foreign migrant organizations. No nationality or residence requirements are required for access to the health, education and benefits services provided by the municipality. In Argentina, resident migrants have the right to vote for the governor and local authorities, this information is made public and disclosed so that resident migrants know and can exercise this right. There are celebrations of the day of the migrant and nationalities, community fair and assistance to the migrant so that they can obtain their national document and residence. The municipality is a member of the MIRGACIUDADES program of the IOM.