Evacuations are a strategy to minimize risks associated with various types of climate change-induced hazards in the Caribbean. This study examines evacuations as a type of mobility and assesses evacuation policies, strategies and practices from a regional perspective, drawing on information from interviews with government officials, civil society groups and people affected by evacuations.
This study also draws on an analysis of policies for all Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and the Dominican Republic and a region-wide survey.
Socioeconomic conditions, sexual abuse, the search for family reunification and domestic violence have prompted thousands of Central American and Dominican women to migrate to improve their quality of life. However, since it is increasingly common for them to migrate independently and because of their gender status, they are exposed to multiple dangers, such as human trafficking. Because little is known about the practices, dynamics and operational characteristics of this crime in this region, this publication represents an effort to address these knowledge gaps.
The concern to ensure respect for the human rights of migrants - regardless of their migratory status - has been a constant in the countries that are members of the Regional Conference on Migration (CRM), evidenced in multiple resolutions and initiatives over the years. This concern has historically evolved in response to the growing complexity of migration flows in the region that brings new protection and assistance challenges.
This document was prepared on the basis of the results of the Workshop "Integration, Return and Reintegration of Migrants" (September, 2013), in San José, Costa Rica by the Regional Conference on Migration. It was prepared with the technical and financial support of the International Organization for Migration. This document was approved by the Regional Conference on Migration at its 19th Vice-Ministerial Meeting, held in Managua, Nicaragua, on June 26 and 27, 2014.
This document is available in Spanish.
This document is a non-binding guide adopted by the countries of the region in the framework of the Regional Conference on Migration. It establishes regional guidelines for the comprehensive protection of migrant children and adolescents, applying the guiding principles and protection measures, and strengthening the national efforts of the RCM Member Countries and their institutions. It also seeks to be a reference for a change in the vision and approach of migrant children and adolescents, not only in the region but worldwide.
This document is available in Spanish.
The identification of public and private institutions that provide services to migrants is a prerequisite for better integration of migrant populations. We hope that this Resource Guide will be a useful tool for State institutions, non-governmental and private organizations and all those that provide assistance to vulnerable migrant populations.
This document is available in Spanish.
The first Migration Profile is a study to comprehensively understand migration in the Dominican Republic, the current situation of Dominicans abroad and that of immigrants. It incorporates in an exceptional way an analysis based on interviews of key actors, data compilation, statistics and studies to show that we are facing a new scenario of migration, migration governance and challenges to face.
This document is available in Spanish.
The Work Plan on the Smuggling of Migrants of the Network of Liaison Officers on Combating the Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons of the Regional Conference on Migration, aims at guiding and promoting regional cooperation to prevent and combat the smuggling of migrants, while protecting the rights of smuggled migrants, in particular those who are victims of related crimes.
This document is available in Spanish.