Tag Archives: Policy on migration and integration
International Migration Law Training Course
The principle of universality implies that states of origin, transit, and residence are all responsible for the protection of migrants’ human rights.
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The migrant inclusion/exclusion from the urban setting
“Managing international migration in our cities” is a comparative research on how migrants are included or excluded from the urban setting of Italy, Turkey and Spain . Participants share their experience and good practices for a better urban governance of international migration. Read more about this research. How useful was this information? Users ratings 3.00 out [...]
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Freedom from discrimination
Understanding the impact of discrimination and fostering a community that is welcoming, embracing, strengthening the difference?
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Cities accommodating diversity – Dive project
Cities accommodating diversity – Dive project Led by Eurocities, the European city network, DIVE explores how cities like Amsterdam, Rome, Leeds, Berlin and London effectively promotes diversity in the areas of employment, policy making, service provision and procurement. Learn more about the DIVE project How useful was this information? Users ratings 3.00 out of 5
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Awareness raising the need for gender-sensitive labor migration policies
In this OSCE article from 2008, the special needs of female migrant workers is highlighted as well as the risk of discrimination and exploitation they faced because of the lack of policy protection and the exclusion from labor legislation. This article identifies the need for further dialogue and exchange of experience and good practices so that [...]
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Intercultural cities network
The Intercultural cities pilot developed a model for integration of migrants/minorities based on the analysis of innovative practice of cities across Europe and exploring the notion of diversity advantage (diversity can be a resource, not a threat, if managed properly). The pilot designed, tested and validated a comprehensive methodology and a set of tools to enable local authorities to develop intercultural policies and strategies in partnership with civil society, professionals and public services. These tools include a Policy assessment grid which outlines the main elements of a strategic approach to intercultural integration (10 steps to an intercultural city strategy), puts forward questions and criteria for assessing city policy and governance “through the intercultural lens” and examples from cities across Europe. The
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The political, social, and economic participation of Muslims in 11 European cities
The Open Society Institute announces the publication of a major new report on the level and nature of integration of Muslims in 11 cities across Western Europe.
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How to foster trust between Muslim and non-Muslim communities
Based on the results of this study, the ‘At Home in Europe’ project has developed a comprehensive set of recommendations for policymakers at the European, national, and local levels
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Managing diversity in Western democracies