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GCM Commentary: Objective 11: Manage borders in an integrated, secure and coordinated manner

22 November 2018

Blog post written by Elif Mendos Kuşkonmaz (Queen Mary University of London / University of Portsmouth) and forms part of a series of blog posts analysing the final draft (objective by objective) of the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Objective 11 calls for collaboration amongst states on...

GCM Commentary: Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work

22 November 2018

Blog post written by Jean-Baptiste Farcy and Sylvie Saroléa (Université catholique de Louvain) and forms part of a series of blog posts analysing the final draft (objective by objective) of the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. The aim of Objective 6 is to ensure decent work for all migrants...

Newsletter - Nov 2018

17 November 2018

The Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement Events Bulletin – 12 th November 2018 WHAT’S ON Let us know if you have an event that you would like us to share in our newsletter or on our website The Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement – Research Seminar Series Shelter Design Project: ‘Healthy Housing for the...

GCM Commentary: Objective 21: Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration

14 November 2018

Blog post written by Dr Izabella Majcher, a Refugee Law Initiative Research Affiliate specialised in EU immigration and asylum policy. Izabella is a researcher at the Global Detention Project and a volunteer visitor to immigration detainees with the Ligue Suisse des Droits de l’Homme. She holds a PhD in international law...

GCM Commentary: Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants

14 November 2018

Blog post written by Dr Tugba Basaran (University of Cambridge) and Professor Nicola Piper (University of Sydney) and forms part of a series of blog posts analysing the final draft (objective by objective) of the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Objective 20 commits in its title to work toward “...

GCM Commentary: Objective 14: Enhance consular protection, assistance and cooperation throughout the migration cycle

14 November 2018

Blog post written by Stefanie Grant (Independent Researcher) and forms part of a series of blog posts analysing the final draft (objective by objective) of the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. The New York Declaration and the UN Global Compact on Migration together re-state the role of consular...

GCM Commentary: Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote fact-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration

14 November 2018

Blog post written by Kathryn Allinson , a Refugee Law Initiative Research Affiliate undertaking a PhD in Law at Queen Mary University of London, and forms part of a series of blog posts analysing the final draft (objective by objective) of the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. The overall purpose...

GCM Commentary: Objective 13: Use immigration detention only as a measure of last resort and work towards alternatives

13 November 2018

Blog post written by Dr Justine N Stefanelli (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) and forms part of a series of blog posts analysing the final draft (objective by objective) of the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Objective 13 addresses the use of immigration detention and...

GCM Commentary: Objective 4: Ensure that all migrants have proof of legal identity and adequate documentation

13 November 2018

Blog post written by Amal de Chickera (Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion) and forms part of a series of blog posts analysing the final draft (objective by objective) of the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Objective 4 of the Global Compact on Migration aims to “Ensure that all migrants...

GCM Commentary: Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

13 November 2018

Blog post written by Elisa Fornalé, Aylin Yildiz and Federica Cristani (University of Bern) and forms part of a series of blog posts analysing the final draft (objective by objective) of the UN’s Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. Objective 18 gives prominence to the concrete actions required to pave...

GCM Commentary: Objective 11: Manage borders in an integrated, secure and coordinated manner

GCM Commentary: Objective 6: Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent work

Newsletter - Nov 2018

GCM Commentary: Objective 21: Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration

GCM Commentary: Objective 20: Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants

GCM Commentary: Objective 14: Enhance consular protection, assistance and cooperation throughout the migration cycle

GCM Commentary: Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote fact-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration

GCM Commentary: Objective 13: Use immigration detention only as a measure of last resort and work towards alternatives

GCM Commentary: Objective 4: Ensure that all migrants have proof of legal identity and adequate documentation

GCM Commentary: Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

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