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Date Shared:
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
As Nicaraguan labor migrants have consolidated in specific economic niches, and as immigration levels have stabilized, the Costa Rican government has shifted its focus from enforcement to integration. Passage of the General Law on Migration and...
Countries and areas:
Costa Rica
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
Date Shared:
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
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...
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
Date Shared:
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
The National Reintegration Program promotes the delivery of responsive, productive and sustainable reintegration services to oversea Filipino worker returnees that will enable them to maximize the gains of overseas employment, mitigate the social...
Countries and areas:
Philippines
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers
Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 21: Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration
Date Shared:
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Eritrean women, including those still in immigration processes and abroad are invited and welcomed to join Eritrean diaspora organizations, such as women associations. Diaspora women associations have contributed greatly to the establishment of...
Countries and areas:
Eritrea
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Date Shared:
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
With the financial inclusion program introduced in 2014, India has managed to open more than 118 millions account in less than a year. Regarding migration (both domestic and international migration), the program has connected payment banking...
Countries and areas:
India
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants
Date Shared:
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
The Philippines has developed a comprehensive protective mechanism covering all phases of migration, which includes a mandatory orientation programme for workers who are about to leave for employment abroad. This programme seeks to facilitate...
Countries and areas:
Philippines
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 3: Provide accurate and timely information at all stages of migration
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
In 2006, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Governing Board has approved a series of resolutions defining policy reforms that seek to improve the lot of household workers, particularly migrant domestic workers coming from abroad...
Countries and areas:
Philippines
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 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work
Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
The Global Action Programme on Migrant Domestic Workers and their Families seeks to promote the human and labour rights of migrant domestic workers worldwide by addressing the challenges that make migrant domestic workers particularly vulnerable to...
Countries and areas:
Global
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Established in 2000, DRUM aims to build the power of South Asian low wage immigrant workers, youth, and families in New York City to win economic and educational justice, and civil and immigrant rights. One of DRUM's main programs, the South Asian...
Countries and areas:
United States
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
Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:
Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work
Date Shared:
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
In Lebanon, civil society organisations have taken active steps to provide legal assistance and representation in courts and through informal dispute-resolution mechanisms to obtain justice in cases of violations. They have been actively engaged in...
Countries and areas:
Lebanon
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 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work