Policy Brief: The Global Compact for Migration (GCM): Well Governed Migration as an Essential Element of Effective COVID-19 Response

The present document outlines the applicability of the Global Compact in preventing and responding to COVID-19, for States, the UN system and other stakeholders, highlighting instances of promising practices as useful models to draw from.

Well-governed Migration as an Essential Element of Effective COVID-19 Response
Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Policy Brief
Target Audience
Civil Society
Government
Source / Publisher
UN Network on Migration
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Working Group Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
1 - Data
2 - Minimize adverse drivers
3 - Information provision
4 - Legal identity and documentation
5 - Regular pathways
6 - Recruitment and decent work
7 - Reduce vulnerabilities
8 - Save lives
9 - Counter smuggling
10 - Eradicate trafficking
11 - Manage borders
12 - Screening and referral
13 - Alternatives to detention
14 - Consular protection
15 - Access to basic services
16 - Inclusion and social cohesion
17 - Eliminate discrimination
18 - Skills development and recognition
19 - Migrant and diaspora contributions
20 - Remittances
21 - Dignified return and reintegration
22 - Social protection
23 - International cooperation
Cross Cutting Theme
People-centred
International cooperation
National sovereignty
Rule of law and due process
Sustainable development
Human rights
Gender-responsive
Child-sensitive
Whole-of-government approach
Keywords
COVID-19 and migration
Status
Published