The Advisory Council on Migration (CCAM)

Date Shared:

Monday, November 4, 2019 - 09:49

Countries and areas:

Uruguay, Americas

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration

Objective 12: Strengthen certainty and predictability in migration procedures for appropriate screening, assessment and referral

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration Governance, Migration Management, Policy Coherence, Migrant Protection and Assistance, Legal Frameworks on Migration

Summary:

The Advisory Council on Migration (CCAM) is made up of a wide variety of social organizations and trade unions specialized in migration issues and in the promotion and defense of the human rights of migrants. The CCAM advises the National Migration Board on issues related to immigration and emigration of persons, as well as the design of migration policies and monitoring compliance with existing regulations. Other countries such as the Dominican Republic and El Salvador have been also implementing National Migration Councils that discuss and make recommendations to the executive on public policy regarding immigration.

Link:

http://www.jnm.gub.uy/sociedad-civil/ccam.html

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019- Summary Report: "Providing regular pathways from crisis to safety"- Ecuador