Guide for Migrant Women

Date Shared:

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 19:00

Countries and areas:

Greece

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 3: Provide accurate and timely information at all stages of migration

Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Greece 2009

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration and Health, Capacity Building, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants, Gender, Empowerment of Women and Girls

Summary:

The General Secretariat for Gender Equality (Ministry of Interior) has issued a guide for migrant women concerning their rights in the areas of work, health and social security. This also helps to sensitize officials and others to the need for equal treatment.

Link:

For more information:

http://www.isotita.gr/en/

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2010 - Roundtable 2.2 "Migration, Gender and Family"

GFMD 2009 - Roundtable 1.3 "Addressing the root causes of migration through development, specifically in light of the current global economic crisis"