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The present report forms part of the EMERGE project ‘Enhancing Migrants’ Rights and Good Governance in Armenia and Georgia’, funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This initiative aims to strengthen national capacities in the fields of migrants' rights and migration governance in… Read More

Armenia has one of the largest and oldest diasporas in the world. Its diaspora has been a driving force for the country’s economic survival and development over the past few decades, primarily by providing humanitarian support and remittances, as well as by implementing philanthropic and… Read More

Governments around the world increasingly see their diasporas not as “lost talent” but as established assets. Notable success stories facilitating establishment of new sectors, emergency aid relief, academic partnerships and others are explored in this report, extracting best practices and… Read More

Учебное пособие «Возвратная миграция: международные подходы и региональные особенности Центральной Азии» посвящено возвратной миграции и людям — возвратным мигрантам, которые возвращаются домой после работы, учебы и жизни за рубежом. Масштабы трудовой миграции в Центральной Азии очень велики: от 2,… Read More

Учебное пособие «Возвратная миграция: международные подходы и региональные особенности Центральной Азии» посвящено возвратной миграции и людям — возвратным мигрантам, которые возвращаются домой после работы, учебы и жизни за рубежом. Масштабы трудовой миграции в Центральной Азии очень велики: от 2,… Read More

The Guide describes the role and functions of State and non-State bodies in reintegration of returnees; covers the various issues related to reintegration such as citizenship, residence, return documents, entry to Armenia and registration; pensions and benefits; economic and social reintegration;… Read More

On 25 September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and accompanying 169 targets designed to guide development initiatives until 2030. For the first time, migration has been… Read More

While being in migration migrants may face problems, especially when in irregular situation or when they lack knowledge and information about their rights and responsibilities. The guidance aims to promote awareness raising among Armenian labour migrants which will let the migrants make their… Read More

These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More

These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More

The manual was prepared with the aim to inform the secondary school teachers and students about human trafficking and exploitation. This third edition was updated by IOM taking into account the changes in the legal and institutional frameworks to combat human trafficking in the Republic of Armenia. 

The aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of the Armenian National Security Service and the Border Guards Troops to respond to migration crises and enhance their role in inter-agency cooperation. The report provides an introduction to the concept of Humanitarian Border Management (HBM),… Read More

The study aims to promote awareness raising among Armenian labour migrants through provision of pre-departure information, which will let the potential migrants make their migration project more successful and will contribute to reducing risk of exploitation, labour trafficking and unfair labour… Read More

Curriculum on pre-departure orientation was developed in support to the Government of the Republic of Armenia in developing of measures aimed at better protecting the rights of Armenian labour migrants abroad. The materials are foreseen for improvement of skills of the staff of Migration Resource… Read More

Over the last half decade, IOM has implemented many counter-trafficking actions in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Although there have been major improvements in efforts to combat trafficking in human beings (THB) within these countries, as the modes of operation of traffickers continue to evolve… Read More

The “Analysis of Armenian Migration Legislation and Practice as Compared to EU Standards” was conducted by the IOM under the auspices of the Armenian Ministry of Justice and aims to study if and how the national legislation on migration is aligned with EU legislation.  

The brochure contains messages on the risks of human trafficking and promotes safe migration behaviour. It also contains contact information of relevant State Agencies in the referral mechanism for the prevention of trafficking as well as assistance to trafficked persons, including the national… Read More

The factsheet accounts on IOM’s programme activities and operations in Armenia.  It describes IOM’s main achievements in Armenia in the following fields: Technical Cooperation on Migration, including policy reform and Capacity Building in Migration Management; Labour Migration; Combating… Read More

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Portugal, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Qatar, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Spain, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in United Kingdom, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans. 

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in United States, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans. 

Thе guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Austria, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Belgium, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

Thе guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Czech Republic, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

Thе guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Finland, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

Thе guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in France, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Hungary, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Italy, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Netherlands, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans. 

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in New Zealand, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans. 

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Poland, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

Thе guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Australia, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The Student’s book is part of an education kit prepared by IOM for schoolchildren aged 15-17.  The kit comprises “Human Trafficking: Students Book”; “Human Trafficking: Teacher’s Book”; “Human Trafficking: Booklet for Parents;” pocket-size info card; poster; educational video and PSA.  The Student’… Read More

The manual is intended for students and lecturers of higher educational institutions. It can be instructive for sociologists, educators, journalists, psychologists and other professionals who deal with human trafficking issues. Its key objective is to provide lecturers and educators with the… Read More

The handbook summarizes and systematizes IOM’s experience in direct assistance to VoTs. IOM recognizes that each victim is unique and requires and desires different assistance. As well, the nature of trafficking is different around the world and is ever evolving, requiring changing responses.… Read More

The “IOM Data Protection Manual” outlines the IOM data protection principles as informed by relevant international standards and includes comprehensive guidelines on each principle, consideration boxes and practical examples; and provides generic templates and checklists to ensure that data… Read More

For health-care providers, trafficking in persons is best understood as a serious health risk because as with other forms of violence, it is associated with physical and psychological harm. Health providers may come into contact with victims of trafficking at different stages of the trafficking… Read More

Caring for Trafficked Persons brings together the collective experience of a broad range of experts from international organizations, universities and civil society in addressing the consequences of human trafficking.

The Teacher’s book is part of an education kit prepared by IOM for schoolchildren aged 15-17.  The kit comprises “Human Trafficking: Students Book”; “Human Trafficking: Teacher’s Book”; “Human Trafficking: Booklet for Parents;” pocket-size info card; poster; educational video and PSA.  The Teacher’… Read More

This booklet was prepared with a mission to inform the public at large about human trafficking consisting in the exploitation of persons and prevent the rates and consequences of this crime which is today at the center of growing public attention worldwide. This booklet was published in the… Read More

As part of a campaign on preventing human trafficking, the IOM and its partner NGO-s (the Armenian UN Association; Education for Sustainable Development Foundation and Helsinki Citizens Assembly) organized an Essay Competition on Trafficking issues with involvement of junior Journalist clubs.  In… Read More

Reintegration is an important element for ensuring the sustainability of return.  The Referral Guide for Reintegration of Returnees in Armenia was developed to serve as referral mechanism for all the bodies involved in reintegration of returnees.  

International Migration Law N°28 - “Laws for Legal Immigration in the 27 EU Member States.

International Migration Law N°29 - “Laws for Legal Immigration in the 27 EU Member States.

The READMIT Training Manual on Readmission is designed to provide a toolkit for practitioners who face the challenge of improving the capacity of their country to manage migration. The Manual explores theoretical issues of readmission, focusing on implementation in the Republic of Armenia, and… Read More

This booklet was prepared as a guide on counter-trafficking for consular officers from the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stationed throughout the world. Prepared within the framework of the “Capacity Building for the Consular Personnel in Counter-Trafficking: Armenia” Project funded by the… Read More

The report contains the main findings of the needs assessment of Special Accommodation Centres for Foreigners in Armenia.  It addresses the following issues: Policy and Legislation; Detention Management; Detention in the Operational Context; Establishing a Central Migrant Accommodation Centre.

Presented in orderly fashion, this manual contains useful information on the readmission process, as well as detailed references to the Agreement signed between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union on 19 April 2013.  The manual also spells out individual articles of the Agreement,… Read More