This document presents IOM's Protection Division Framework for its specialized protection work and aims to inform its activities globally. The IOM Protection Division is responsible for specialized protection interventions that aim to address protection risks by preventing or responding to actual or potential violations of rights defined by relevant...
Migration and Human Rights
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This course aims to raise awareness among IOM staff about the relevance of rights to IOM projects and activities. It also seeks to assist all IOM staff and implementing partners in applying a rights-based approach (RBA) to their programming. The course is free and available in English at E- campus.
En este curso se enseña a analizar y aplicar las herramientas legales del Derecho Internacional de los Derechos Humanos en el contexto de la migración internacional.
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) presents the Operational Guidance on Data Responsibility in Humanitarian Action, aimed at ensuring the ethical and effective management of data in humanitarian contexts. This document provides a framework for data responsibility, emphasizing the protection of individuals’ privacy and the security of sensitive...
This self-paced, interactive online course, developed by UNHCR and IOM, is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of external partners and stakeholders—both State and non-State actors.
The primary objective of this online course is to raise awareness about alternatives to detention (ATDs) in the context of migration.
This online course aims to explore the competencies of States and their obligations at international borders, as well as the rights of individuals on the move, whether at land borders or at sea.
This e-learning module on the human rights of migrants provides an in-depth discussion on the universal rights and fundamental freedoms that apply to all individuals, including migrants, as established by Human Rights treaties.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by women migrant workers in several African countries, including Côte D’Ivoire, Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, Sudan, and Tunisia. It examines the legal and policy frameworks related to migration, anti-trafficking, anti-smuggling, and labor laws from a gender equality and women’s rights...
The document is a comprehensive facilitator's guide for a course aimed at strengthening the technical, analytical, and operational capacities of migration officials in Africa to respect and uphold international human rights principles. It is published by the African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC) and supported by the International Organization for...
The United Nations (UN) stands for a world in which all human beings enjoy the full protection of their human rights without discrimination, ensuring no one is left unprotected. Protection entails addressing risks and harms threatening human life, liberty, and dignity by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve tangible outcomes for vulnerable...
The note addresses the compounded vulnerabilities faced by migrants with diverse SOGIESC. It details the discrimination and violence they encounter, such as physical and sexual abuse, lack of documentation, and inadequate access to essential services. The report also highlights the international human rights standards that protect these individuals...
This information note highlights the essential rights and protections for unaccompanied and separated migrant children. It emphasizes key principles such as non-discrimination, the best interest of the child, and family unity. The document underscores the importance of initial assessments, proper identification, and registration, as well as family tracing...
This information note outlines the legal principles and standards that govern the detention of migrants and the use of non-custodial alternatives. It emphasizes that detention should be a measure of last resort, applied only, when necessary, proportionate, and legally justified. The document highlights the importance of procedural safeguards, such as...
This information note provides a comprehensive overview of the principle of non-refoulement. The document outlines the definition and scope of non-refoulement, emphasizing its application to all migrants regardless of their status. It highlights that non-refoulement is a peremptory norm of customary international law, meaning it is universally binding and...
This information note emphasizes the importance of ensuring that migrants, regardless of their legal status, have meaningful access to justice. It outlines the general principles of access to justice, including non-discrimination, equal and effective access to tribunals, fair proceedings, and the right to an effective remedy. The document highlights the...
The vast majority of states have ratified international agreements upholding the principle that all individuals, including migrants regardless of their status, are entitled to respect, protection, and fulfillment of their human rights. However, migrants still frequently face abuse, exploitation, discrimination, and other serious human rights violations. This...
Many States consider immigration detention a necessary tool for migration management, used to control borders and enforce migration policies. While States have the right to implement such measures, they must do so in compliance with international laws and standards. Detention is commonly used to identify individuals and confirm nationalities, prevent...
The Asia Pacific region plays a critical role in global migration, serving as a hub for migrants in origin, transit, and destination countries, with many nations in the region experiencing all three phases. Migration within and from the region is often driven by various factors, including responses to vulnerability. As such, regional discussions on mobility...
The Eastern and Horn of Africa region is one of the world’s most dynamic areas in terms of migration, driven by a complex interplay of economic, social, and security factors. Migrants and mobile populations in this region face numerous challenges in accessing essential healthcare services, including the absence of migrant-inclusive healthcare laws and...