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2010 International Cities of Migration Conference

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From date: 03/10/2010 - 00:00
To date: 04/10/2010 - 00:00
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The Hague

The 2010 International Cities of Migration Conference will bring together international city leaders, local employers, municipal government, immigrant organizations, experts and activists in a productive and practical dialogue on one of the most important challenges shared by cities today – the integration of urban newcomers to support their contribution to the social, economic, cultural and political life of the city.

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On 1st May Migrant Domestic Workers in Europe Advance Campaign for ILO Convention on Domestic Work

Amsterdam – Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) from Asia, Latin America, Africa as well as from Europe are joining with Trade Unions in several cities around the world today to highlight their demand for a rights based ILO Domestic Work Convention. In Asia, May Day 2010 is being celebrated as Asian Domestic Workers´ Day. In Europe, members of the RESPECT network in Europe have launched their initiatives in Athens, Dublin, London and Amsterdam.

Who's Rights? International Monitoring of Compliance with Human Rights of Migrants in the Netherlands

What viewpoints have international human rights organisations adopted since 2000 on a number of aspects relating to the treatment of migrants in the Netherlands? How have politicians and the press responded to these viewpoints? And have any steps been taken as a result of international criticism? Three circumstances serve to illustrate the importance of these questions. Government policy on immigrants has undergone continuous change since 2002, and successive governments have been exploring limits ever since that year.

International Metropolis Conference

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From date: 04/10/2010 - 00:00
To date: 08/10/2010 - 00:00
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The Hague

Title: Justice and Migration: Paradoxes of Belonging

For more info: http://www.metropolis2010.org/

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December 18 is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

Financial support for operational costs is provided by Oxfam-Novib (Netherlands). Other funders may occasionally support special activities.

December 18 is the International Resource Centre on the Human Rights of Migrants. Interested in becoming a volunteer, click here.