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The Use of Detention and Alternatives to Detention in the Context of Immigration Policies in Austria
The study describes the current state of unaccompanied minors in Austria with regard to legislation and practices. It also presents available statistics on this topic. A number of relevant areas are covered: entry, residence, asylum procedure, age assessment, guardianship, legal advice,… Read More
En célébrant le vingtième anniversaire de sa présence en République Démocratique du Congo, l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) souhaite montrer l’importance de la gestion du phénomène migratoire comme atout majeur dans le développement social et économique d’un pays aussi… Read More
The first Migration Profile for Afghanistan is a tool for enhancing policy coherence, evidence-based policymaking and the mainstreaming of migration into development planning. Due to security challenges and limited institutional capacities in data collection, a lack of reliable migration data… Read More
In 2014, significant flows of migration to, through and from the Middle East and North Africa continued unabated. Ongoing conflict, economic stagnation, and political turmoil were main drivers of migration, though motives for movement remain complex. Irregular migration – especially for vulnerable… Read More
El objetivo del manual es presentar un documento con la intención de servir como guía para quienes trabajan en la promoción y fortalecimiento del impacto positivo del vínculo existente entre remesas, migración y desarrollo. El manual asimismo promueve la creación de alianzas entre miembros de la… Read More
The purpose of this handbook was to present a document designed to serve as a guide for people working to promote and strengthen the positive impact of the link between remittances, migration and development. The handbook also promotes the creation of partnerships between members of the diaspora,… Read More
Los corredores de remesas Sur-Sur siguen siendo un área de análisis poco explorada, a pesar que organizaciones internacionales como la OIM y el Banco Mundial señalan desde hace algunos años la importancia de las migraciones y de los flujos de remesas Sur-Sur. En Sudamérica, el corridor Argentina-… Read More
Qual é o impacto da migração interna no desenvolvimento humano em Timor-Leste?
Which are the obstacles for labour mobility within the ECOWAS region and the implementation of the Free Movement Protocol in each member country? Through seeking to answer these questions, this study highlights that there is actually an absence of comprehensive, reliable and accurate data on… Read More
Quels sont les obstacles à la mobilité du travail dans la région CEDEAO et à la mise en œuvre du Protocole de libre circulation dans chaque pays membre ? En répondant à ces questions, cette étude met en relief l’absence de données complètes, fiables et adéquates sur les migrations et le marché du… Read More
The ACP Observatory on Migration has compiled in this thematic report thirteen background notes looking at innovative aspects of South–South migration. Based upon research carried out during three years, these documents analyse emerging aspects of migration in ACP countries. Four major approaches… Read More
Une longue tradition de mobilité caractérise la zone allant de la Guinée-Bissau à la Gambie en passant naturellement par la région sénégalaise de la Casamance. Cette tradition migratoire perdure en dépit des crises sociopolitiques contemporaines, plaçant ainsi les mobilités des populations au cœur… Read More
This book offers innovative insights on South–South human mobility. It features a collection of papers that highlight often overlooked mobility patterns among and within regions in the global South as well as address critical realities faced by South-South migrants.
La présente publication comprend le rapport et les documents supplémentaires de l’atelier intitulé « Migration Sud-Sud : Nouer des partenariats stratégiques pour le développement » qui s’est tenu à Genève (Suisse) les 24 et 25 mars 2014 dans le cadre du Dialogue international sur la migration (IDM).
Esta publicación contiene el informe y otros materiales preparados para el taller titulado “La Migración Sur-Sur: Asociarse de Manera Estratégica” que se celebró en Ginebra, Suiza, los días 24 y 25 de marzo de 2014, en el marco del Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración.
This publication contains the report and supplementary materials of a workshop on “South–South Migration: Partnering Strategically for Development” which was held in Geneva, Switzerland on 24 and 25 March 2014 in the framework of the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM).
Le phénomène de l'immigration haïtienne au Brésil a été à la hausse à la suite du tremblement de terre qui a souffert Haïti en Janvier 2010, notamment en raison de la grave crise humanitaire qui frappait le pays. Dans ce contexte, aux principales destinations traditionnelles des migrants haïtiens (… Read More
El fenómeno de la migración haitiana hacia Brasil se vio en aumento tras el terremoto que sufriera Haití en enero del 2010 y principalmente a causa de la grave crisis humanitaria que vivía el país. En este contexto, a los principales destinos tradicionales de los migrantes haitianos (Estados Unidos… Read More
The phenomenon of Haitian migration to Brazil rose sharply following the earthquake that Haiti suffered in January 2010, mainly because of the serious humanitarian crisis affecting the country. In this context, to the main traditional destinations of Haitian migrants (United States, France and… Read More
Esta publicación contiene el informe y otros materiales relativos al taller sobre Migración y Familias, que tuvo lugar en Ginebra, Suiza los días 7 y 8 octubre 2014, en el marco del Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración. Este taller fue el segundo de la serie organizada en 2014 bajo el tema… Read More
Human trafficking has become a global business, reaping huge profits for traffickers and organized crime syndicates, generating massive human rights violations, and causing serious problems for governments. Despite the magnitude of the problem, however, it has only recently seized policy makers’… Read More
This survey is the most comprehensive specialized survey on migration in Armenia. It captures 7890 households, a sampling which provides data representative not only on the national level but at the level of administrative units of Armenia. The survey addresses not only internal and external… Read More
This survey is the most comprehensive specialized survey on migration in Armenia. It captures 7890 households, a sampling which provides data representative not only on the national level but at the level of administrative units of Armenia. The survey addresses not only internal and external… Read More
Labour Migration Management Assessment: Uganda provides an analysis of the national policies, practices, structures and legislation governing labour migration in Uganda. It aims to assist the Government of Uganda in better regulating, managing and monitoring labour migration by identifying gaps and… Read More
Statistics from the Central Bank of Nigeria indicate that in 2012 Nigerians living abroad remitted USD 21 billion to Nigeria. As a result of such evidence, it has been acknowledged that this is a potential source that can contribute to national development. The evidence generally focused on… Read More
In October 2013, over 400 people lost their lives in two shipwrecks close to the Italian island of Lampedusa. While these two events were highly publicized, sadly they are not isolated incidents; the International Organization for Migration (IOM) estimates that in 2013 and 2014 nearly 6,500… Read More
This summary report of an expert meeting between IOM and the OECD Development Centre, organized in April 2014, aims to promote greater dialogue with and raise awareness among key researchers. While the report is not exhaustive, it can serve as a useful point of departure for identifying and… Read More
This study, funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Development Fund under the project “Ey Vatan Mesozamat!” (Engaging Tajik Diaspora in Tajikistan Development), assesses potential contributions of the Tajik diaspora in the Russian Federation for the development of the home… Read More
The report presents the main areas of intervention, activities and results of the IOM Office in Romania in 2013. The first two chapters introduce IOM and its Office in Romania, emphasizing both the worldwide nature of the Organization's mission and the main areas of intervention in Romania.… Read More
This exploratory study, conducted in 2013, examines the challenges and future plans of the growing number of Tajik migrant workers banned from re-entering the Russian Federation. Varying in duration from three to five years, these re-entry bans have led to a growing category of involuntary… Read More
Nigerian diaspora members currently living in the United Kingdom are highly skilled and knowledgeable, and thus can contribute to national development. They can make contributions in the form of investment, skills transfer, mentoring and consulting.
This mapping exercise was conducted to provide… Read More
The protection of Nigerian migrant workers abroad has become necessary because of their vulnerability to discrimination, extortion, arbitrary detention, hazardous working conditions, deportation, rape, violence and even murder.
The trend of Nigerians migrating to South Africa has been increasing over time and indications are that this is still continuing. The increasing migration trend has created an opportunity to harness the potential resources of this group. This mapping exercise was conducted to provide information on… Read More