Migration et droits de l'homme

The development of this training manual represents a major step towards standardizing the response to trafficking and strengthening protection services for identified victims of trafficking within the Zimbabwean context. Victims of trafficking have various needs, including repatriation, medical, mental health and psychosocial assistance, and livelihood or...

The report explores the intersection of labour migration and climate change. It highlights how labour mobility can be harnessed as a strategy for climate adaptation and mitigation. The report delves into the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) objectives, emphasizing the need to minimize adverse drivers compelling people to migrate...

This report published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), outlines comprehensive guidelines for identifying migrants who lack official documentation. The procedures emphasize a humane and orderly approach, adhering to international human rights standards. The report covers key areas such as initial screening and data collection, which...

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...

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...

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...