Operacao Acolhida (Operation Welcome)

Date Shared:

Friday, September 15, 2023 - 00:28

Countries and areas:

Brazil

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 3: Good health and well being

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

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

Objective 11: Manage borders in an integrated, secure and coordinated manner

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration and Health, Pathways for Regular Migration

Summary:

In order to guarantee humanitarian assistance to Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Roraima, Venezuela's main gateway to Brazil, the federal government created Operation Welcome in 2018.

A large humanitarian task force executed and coordinated by the federal government with the support of federal entities, UN agencies, international organisations, civil society organisations and private entities, totalling more than 100 partners, the Operation offers emergency assistance to Venezuelan refugees and migrants entering Brazil via the border with Roraima.

Link:

https://storyteller.iom.int/stories/operation-welcome-gives-venezuelans-...

https://www.gov.br/casacivil/pt-br/acolhida/sobre-a-operacao-acolhida-2

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 2 Background Paper "Rights and Migration: working to ensure the health, safety, and rights of migrants"