“Many of these employers provide essential care, services and goods and, in doing so, rely heavily on their migrant workforce," Vitorino said Tuesday on the release of a set of recommendations to enhance business’ response to the pandemic.
The current COVID-19 outbreak has provoked social stigma and discriminatory behaviours against people of certain ethnic backgrounds as well as anyone perceived to have been in contact with the virus. In a recent publication of the WHO, UNICEF, and IFRC, the organizations cautioned that such treatment can negatively affect those with the disease, as well as their caregivers, family, friends and communities.
How do you integrate in your own country when you are not a part of the ethnic majority? Anastasiia shares her experience being part of an indigenous group in Russia.
This was one of the winning videos of PLURAL+ 2019. PLURAL+ is a global youth video festival, encouraging people between 12 and 25 to explore stories around migration, diversity, social inclusion and xenophobia.
IOM inaugurated the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) at the office of the Directorate of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) at the official Malpasse border crossing. The use of MIDAS marks a significant step forward in border management in Haiti. Developed by IOM in 2009, the MIDAS system captures, stores, and analyzes traveler biometric information in real time, thus facilitating travel and the work of DIE officers while also enhancing border security between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
A young refugee confronts the existential questions that arise from living in a foreign country and battles a sense of identity loss as he seeks to adapt to his new home.
This was one of the winning videos of PLURAL+ 2019. PLURAL+ is a global youth video festival, encouraging people between 12 and 25 to explore stories around migration, diversity, social inclusion and xenophobia.
In a casual conversation in front of the camera, a young Brazilian man takes a comedic approach to addressing stereotypes and challenges viewers to seek to understand their neighbors — whether from different cities, countries, or cultures.
This was one of the winning videos of PLURAL+ 2019. PLURAL+ is a global youth video festival, encouraging people between 12 and 25 to explore stories around migration, diversity, social inclusion and xenophobia.
In an open letter to society, a young woman examines the expectations placed on women and girls, combining art, animation, and poetry in her resounding declaration, “We are enough.”
This was one of the winning videos of PLURAL+ 2019. PLURAL+ is a global youth video festival, encouraging people between 12 and 25 to explore stories around migration, diversity, social inclusion and xenophobia.
On January 28, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released the results of a study on free movement of persons in the Caribbean. Completed in response to needs expressed by Caribbean States, the study analyzes the free movement agreements within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Organization for Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and seeks to support ongoing regional integration efforts across the Caribbean.
Strangers are confronted with the limitations of labels and realize that reality does not always meet their expectations and pre-conceived notions.
In this video, a young refugee girl adapts to life in a new country with her mother and sister. Navigating friendships across language barriers and the challenges of her mother finding work, she overcomes the difficulties that accompany seeking refuge.
