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Better Migration Management Program, Horn of Africa

Date Shared: 
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 18:03
Countries and areas: 
Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels: 
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Targets on counter trafficking
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas: 
Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration
Objective 9: Strengthen the transnational response to smuggling of migrants
Objective 10: Prevent, combat and eradicate trafficking in persons in the context of international migration
Objective 23: Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration
Contributors: 
Member States
Chairmanship: 
Ecuador 2019
Geographical Relevance: 
Regional
Tags: 
Migration Governance, Migration Management, Trafficking and Human Smuggling, Capacity Building, Irregular Migration, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants
Summary: 

The program aims to improve migration management in the region, and in particular to address the trafficking and smuggling of migrants within and from the Horn of Africa. The priority is to strengthen the rights of migrants and protect them better from violence, abuse and exploitation. The aim is to make migration in the region easier and safer.

The program’s activities are being implemented on four levels:

  1. Harmonization of diverse migration policies in the various countries;
  2. Strengthening of institutions that combat human trafficking;
  3. Protection and support for migrants; and
  4. Information and advice for migrants.
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GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2019 - Recommendations to the 2019 High-Level Political Forum