Referral and Assistance Centre for Immigrants

Date Shared:

Friday, October 18, 2019 - 10:13

Countries and areas:

Brazil

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Contributors:

Mayors, Local and Regional Governments

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Geographical Relevance:

Subnational

Tags:

Migrant Protection and Assistance, Cities and Municipalities, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants

Summary:

São Paulo developed a Referral and Assistance Centre for Immigrants, a specialized public service that provides, among other services, guidance on the regularization of documental status, legal counseling, social assistance, as well as referral to Portuguese classes in public schools, job intermediation services, and short-term shelter.

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For more information:

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 3.1 "Supporting Arrival Cities through Policy Coherence and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships"