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Migrant Return and Reintegration Policy: A Key Component of Migration Governance

Return migration takes place along a spectrum from voluntary to involuntary movement, with at least six identifiable points: Solicited, Voluntary, Reluctant, Pressured, Obliged, Forced.

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31 December 2017

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Towards an Integrated Approach to Reintegration in the Context of Return

This paper recommends that sustainable reintegration can be facilitated when three components are addressed in parallel: Individual assistance targeting the specific needs of returning migrants and households; Community-based support to foster a participatory approach in the reintegration process...

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31 December 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.

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19 September 2017

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Analysis

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. A new definition and approach to defining and measuring sustainable return is presented based on a multidimensional return and reintegration index, which is tested with a sample of 118 returnees in...

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22 August 2017

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Journal Article

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. It is one of 26 papers that make up a consolidated Syndicate publication, which focuses on proposing ways to address complex and pressing issues in contemporary international...

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07 August 2017

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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. The document provides details and practical insights on broader thematic issues surrounding integration, social...

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01 August 2017

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

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04 July 2017

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Border Security, Migration Governance and Sovereignty

Exploring why nation states accept or resist limits on sovereignty in the context of border security, migration, and the GCM.

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01 January 2017

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World Migration Report 2018: Chapter 5 – Global Migration Governance: Existing Architecture and Recent Developments

A chapter which outlines how international agreements such as the GCM can contribute to more effective global governance of international migration.

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01 January 2017

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Report

Protecting Migrant Workers: The Case for a Core Rights Approach

This paper introduces the idea of a “core rights” approach for global governance of international labour migration. In the context of low ratification numbers of international conventions, Ruhs proposes a debate around what a shorter list of core rights may look like.

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01 January 2017

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Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Training Manual (Facilitators’ Guide)

This guide offers a training manual for policymakers dealing with environmental migration on the national or regional level. For further information about the manual, including access, please find contact information on the resource page.

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01 January 2017

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Migrant Smuggling Data and Research: A global review of the emerging evidence base (Volume I)

The report brings together that important evidence collected by academics, private research companies, authorities and investigative journalists on the transnational crime aspects of migrant smuggling, including on routes, smuggling organization (such as criminal networking and facilitation)...

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01 January 2017

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Report

Rights-based Approach to Programming

A handbook developed to introduce those working on migration programming to a rights-based approach. Modules provide an overview of relevant international laws and how the rights accorded therein should be integrated into different stages of programming.

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31 December 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.

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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. The Information note aims to acquaint the reader with international instruments that set the standards to be...

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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. Unaccompanied children are entitled to international protection under international human rights law, international refugee law, international humanitarian law and various...

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01 October 2016

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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. Improving the quality and efficiency of BLAs in ensuring rights-based labour migration requires State and non-State actors (social...

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15 August 2016

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The double plight of stateless migrants

This article explores the nexus between migration and statelessness.

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13 May 2016

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MICIC Guideline 6: Communicate effectively with migrants

This guideline published by the Migrants in Countries in Crisis (MICIC) initiative gives an overview of how to effectively undertake communication efforts targeted at migrants, and provides a comprehensive list of tools and channels along with a description of how each can be optimally used. It is...

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01 January 2016

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