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Date Shared:
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Professor Muhammad Yunus, the founder of “Grameen Bank” decided to reverse conventional banking practice by removing the need for collateral and creating a banking system based on mutual trust, accountability, participation, and creativity. The “...
Countries and areas:
Bangladesh
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 2: Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin
Date Shared:
Thursday, 24 October 2019
Considering the need to guarantee the protection and integration of people in mobility contexts, Mexico proposes a “Comprehensive and Sustainable Strategy for the Protection and Integration of Migrants" through actions with differentiated criteria...
Countries and areas:
Mexico
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Thursday, 24 October 2019
Nationals from Spanish-American countries are eligible to apply for citizenship after just two years of residence. Between 2001 and 2017, 977,546 people from Latin American countries became naturalized Spanish citizens through residence in Spain.
Countries and areas:
Spain
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Many historic town and city centers in El Salvador have suffered years of neglect and a lack of investment. Through a program of training, funding and collaboration, a network of organizations including FUNDASAL (the Salvadorian foundation for...
Countries and areas:
El Salvador
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 2: Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin
Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants
Objective 21: Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
The 2030 National Development Strategy of Dominican Republic, recognizes that migration, both in terms of migration flows and immigration flows, has important implications for the country. Although the national strategy paper recognizes the positive...
Countries and areas:
Dominican Republic
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 4: Quality education
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 2: Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Welcoming International is an expansion of the non-profit NGO Welcoming America. It aims to foster cultures and policy environments which create welcoming communities for newcomers of all backgrounds to fully participate in the social, civic and...
Countries and areas:
Global
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
The Second National Integration Plan for Costa Rica 2018 - 2022, emerges as a propositive response to guide the country's actions over the next few years in terms of integration of the migrant and refugee population. The initiative is based on the...
Countries and areas:
Costa Rica
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 4: Quality education
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Targets on vulnerability and protection
Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work
Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration
Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration
Date Shared:
Friday, 18 October 2019
The Government of Uruguay has set up a multi-stakeholder and consultative approach to State migration policy, institutional responses and coordination in the care and protection of the rights of migrants arriving in cities. The National Migration...
Countries and areas:
Uruguay
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Targets on vulnerability and protection
Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration
Objective 11: Manage borders in an integrated, secure and coordinated manner
Objective 12: Strengthen certainty and predictability in migration procedures for appropriate screening, assessment and referral
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Objective 23: Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration
Date Shared:
Friday, 18 October 2019
In the City of São Paulo, the "Municipal Council of Immigrants" allows immigrant residents to participate in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the city's policies. The Municipal Council of Immigrants was created by Municipal Law 16...
Countries and areas:
Brazil
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 1: Collect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policies
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Friday, 18 October 2019
The city of Mannheim in Germany is developing a ‘living together in diversity’ alliance across over 300 local actors including schools, cultural centres, sports centres, etc. with a view to jointly deciding, with all including migrants, how society...
Countries and areas:
Germany
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration