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Migration health throughout the migration phases EMM2

WEBUnsafe travel, changes in the distribution of disease, poor nutrition or living conditions and psychosocial distress can lead to poor health during all phases (see The global context …

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Health-related considerations in labour migration EMM2

WEBOn the topic of labour migration, another key health-related consideration is the international and internal mobility of health workers themselves. According to the WHO …

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Drivers of international migration EMM2

WEBThis section discusses the drivers of international migration, including those in both countries of origin and countries of destination. It also discusses barriers to migration; …

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The environment, climate change, migration and health EMM2

WEBEnvironmental change is expected to drive both the frequency and the distribution of health hazards and environmental migration (see chapter Migration, environment and climate …

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Developing a comprehensive national migration health plan

WEBThe inclusion of migrants in universal health coverage (UHC) national plans is essential to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.8 on UHC (see The importance of …

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The environment, climate change, migration and health EMM2

WEBEnvironmental change is expected to drive both the frequency and the distribution of health hazards and environmental migration (see Migration, environment and climate …

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Causes and drivers of international migration EMM2

WEBFinally, there are intervening factors that facilitate or impede migration, including the human, financial, physical and psychological benefits and costs of moving, and the emigration …

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Border management and health during times of pandemic: …

WEBThe onset of COVID-19 has turned the clock back, and health management at the border is now at the heart of the global effort to contain the pandemic. It is likely to remain an …

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Integration and Social Cohesion EMM2

WEBIntegration is a social process that concerns the incorporation of groups of people – such as minorities or newcomers – into a society. Migrant integration is the process by which …

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Intergovernmental organizations EMM2

WEBMigration health assessments (MHAs) are one of the most well-established IOM migration management services. At the request of receiving country governments, IOM provides …

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Nexus between migration and other transnational issues EMM2

WEBInternational migration intersects with numerous other transnational issues while having profound impacts at the national and local levels. This section introduces the …

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Health and trafficking in persons EMM2

WEBAs discussed in Trafficking in persons and associated forms of exploitation and abuse, trafficking in persons is a gross violation of human rights that is often associated with …

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Labour migration during times of a pandemic: Lessons from …

WEB169 million people were estimated to be migrant workers in 2019 (ILO, 2021). They are heavily represented in labour forces all over the world. Across European Union Member …

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Migrants Vulnerable to Violence, Exploitation and Abuse

WEBAdministrative data, including immigration-related data, criminal justice records and case management data collected by government and non-government actors involved in …

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Specific rights relevant in the migration context EMM2

WEBThe right to life is enshrined in many human rights treaties and regional instrume nts. See the Key Human Rights Instruments Job Aid for a list of the relevant instruments and …

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Critical issues affecting migrant children EMM2

WEBMigrants in vulnerable situations are often unable to effectively enjoy their human rights, which increases the risk of violations and abuse. A child’s vulnerability is compounded …

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Emergency Response EMM2

WEBMost conflicts, armed violence, disasters or health epidemics have mobility dimensions. The mobility dimensions of crisis refer to the causes and impacts of crisis on the mobility …

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