Dissemination of Information on Voluntary Return within Austria: How to reach irregular Migrants not in contact with the Authorities
Type
Study
Country
Austria
Region
European Economic Area
Organization
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
European Migration Network
Year
2015
Language
English
The study analyses the question, of how irregular migrants who are not in contact with the authorities can be reached to provide them with information on voluntary return. After a presentation of the relevant provisions of Austrian law, the study focuses on the relevant groups of irregular migrants and the actors involved in disseminating information on voluntary return. A specific focus is placed on the tools used to disseminate information and related challenges are also analysed. The study closes with a chapter on statistical data and estimates of irregular migration in Austria and a summary of the major findings.
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