Somos Mexicanos

Date Shared:

Monday, January 28, 2019 - 13:52

Countries and areas:

Mexico

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries

Objective 21: Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Germany-Morocco 2017-2018

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Return and Reintegration, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement

Summary:

The Somos Mexicanos ('We are Mexicans') program provides support to members of the Mexican diaspora who choose or are forced to return to Mexico. An initiative of the Mexican Ministry of the Interior beginning in 2014, the program includes support on food and health, identity, communication to families, transfer and shelter. It also seeks to maximize the productive reintegration of returnees, providing guidance on job opportunities, access to socail programs, and options to continue studies.

Link:

For more information (in Spanish):

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2018 - Marrakesh Summit Common Space Session 3