Regularisation campaign for undocumented migrants

Date Shared:

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 - 11:30

Countries and areas:

Morocco

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

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

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Turkey 2014-2015

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Irregular Migration

Summary:

The campaign starting at the beginning of 2014 until January 2015, conducted a legalization process of undocumented migrants as recommended by the National Human Rights Council (CNDH). Around 18,000 undocumented migrants who wished to stay in Morocco were regularized and received a residence permit thanks to this program.

Link:

For more information:

http://www.leconomiste.com/article/964065-regularisation-des-clandestins...

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2014-2015 - Thematic Meeting 3 - Recognizing the contributions of women migrants to economic and social development in countries of origin and destination and addressing their specific needs, particularly concerning respect for their human rights.