Undocumented Migrants

Irregular Migration in Europe

Fecha: 21/12/2011 - 10:12

While irregular migration frequently makes headlines and policymakers are under increasing pressure to reduce illegal immigration, the estimated population of unauthorized immigrants in EU-15 countries has declined on average for almost a decade since 2002. European governments are collaborating extensively on the management of their external borders, as this report details, discussing the detected and estimated scope of irregular migration in the European Union.

Aux bords de l’Europe : l’externalisation des contrôles migratoires

Fecha: 29/11/2011 - 18:22

Pour cette troisième édition de son rapport annuel, le réseau Migreurop poursuit son évaluation critique de l’externalisation des politiques migratoires mises en place par les gouvernements de l’Union européenne et de ses effets sur les populations.

They Too Have Rights

Fecha: 26/11/2011 - 13:23

Report of the Regional Consultation on the Advancement of Human Rights of Undocumented Migrants held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on September 30 and October 1, 2011. Aside from the discussions and inputs shared during the conference, the narrative also provides us with a set of recommended plans of action that migrant groups, migrants' rights advocates and other supporters can work on in advancing the campaign for the recognition of the rights of undocumented migrants.

Access denied: Irregular migrants excluded from basic rights and services in Europe

Fecha: 22/11/2011 - 09:18

This report, based on comparative research on the fundamental rights situation of irregular migrants in Europe, advises on how fundamental rights should be incorporated in policies, laws and administrative practices affecting migrants in irregular situations.

Dignity and rights of irregular migrants

Fecha: 18/11/2011 - 11:09

The 2011 Fundamental Rights Conference will address challenges faced by irregular migrants in the European Union. It is the flagship event of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), organised with the support of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Few EU states provide medical care for irregular migrants, says agency

Fecha: 19/10/2011 - 07:47

Undocumented migrants who are not allowed to work legally have to pay for medical care in most member states, sometimes putting their lives at stake, a recent report on healthcare by the EU fundamental rights agency reads.

Modern slavery: the plight of migrant domestic workers in the UK

Fecha: 19/10/2011 - 07:36

It was almost enough to give me a warm fuzzy glow about Cameron — the news he had hired a Nepalese nanny through Kalayaan, a charity helping domestic workers to escape abusive employers.

Le Comité pour les droits des travailleurs migrants tient une journée de débats sur les travailleurs migrants en situation irrégulière

Fecha: 20/09/2011 - 12:39

Le Comité pour la protection des droits de tous les travailleurs migrants et des membres de leur famille a tenu, aujourd'hui, une Journée de discussion générale sur le thème: «Les travailleurs migrants en situation irrégulière et les membres de leur famille».

Committee on the Rights of Migrant Workers holds Day of General Discussion on Migrant Workers in irregular status

Fecha: 20/09/2011 - 12:38

The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families held a Day of General Discussion on "Migrant workers in irregular status and their family members."

This day had four objectives: to facilitate the work of the Committee in its recommendations to States parties; to clarify the scope of the Convention on the Protection of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families; to assist the Committee to adopt a General Comment on migrant workers in irregular status; and to pay more attention to the situation of migrant workers.

The situation of migrants and asylum-seekers fleeing recent events in North Africa

Fecha: 14/09/2011 - 14:52

The report seeks to describe the human rights implications of the cross-border movement of migrants and asylum-seekers fleeing recent events in North Africa in the period from January to August 2011. It describes the displacement of migrants and asylumseekers during this period and highlights human rights concerns, as well as the relevant normative framework.

December 18 es una ONG en status consultivo especial con el Consejo Económico y Social de Naciones Unidas.

El apoyo financiero para gastos operacionales es proporcionado por Oxfam Novib (Países Bajos). Ocasionalmente, otras entidades proveen financiación para actividades especiales.

December 18 es un Centro Internacional de Recursos sobre los Derechos Humanos de los Migrantes. Si está interesado en ser voluntario haga click aquí.