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The Virtual Library on Migration facilitates access to documents and research published by different IOM missions both in the region and globally, as well as repositories related to other United Nations agencies, academia and civil society.

The purpose of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)is to provide quick guidance to border officials to prevent disease transmission and contamination of the working and living premises by COVID-19, as well as effectively manage suspected and/or probable COVID-19 cases.

Standard Operating Procedures for Front-line Border…

Thematic Area: Immigration and Border Governance
Language: English
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International migration is a key element in development processes. The migratory corridor of Central America and Mexico is one of the most important in the world, through which both migrants from the countries of the area and people from other parts of the Americas and the world transit.

Information Manual: challenges and opportunities in the…

Thematic Area: Labor mobility and human development
Language: Spanish
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Between 1 and 18 November 2020, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and parts of South America were affected by two major natural hazards - Hurricane Eta, which reached the second highest hurricane classification of Category 4, followed by Hurricane Iota, which peaked at the highest…

DTM Regional Overview— Countries Impacted By Hurricanes Eta…

Thematic Area: Migration Data
Language: English
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Shelter profiles based on the assessment of preparedness of emergency shelters on Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands for 2020 hurricane season.

Shelter profiles: Assessment of preparedness of emergency…

Thematic Area: Operations and emergencies
Language: English
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The analysis sheds light on variations in the profile of migrants and refugees arriving in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, their living conditions, their experience upon arrival, and their intentions to remain, move to another country, or return to Venezuela.

Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees in Latin America and the…

Thematic Area: Migrant protection and assistance
Language: Spanish, English
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The objective of the project, which including a three-week field trip to Nassau, Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands, was to examine the current condition of each emergency shelter, assess operational effectiveness during Dorian, and consider the suitability of each shelter for the 2020 season.…

Assessment of preparedness of emergency shelters on Grand…

Thematic Area: Operations and emergencies
Language: English
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Main findings of the survey carried out in Central America and Mexico.

Effects of COVID-19 on the migrant population

Thematic Area: Migration Data, Migration Health
Language: Spanish
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This migration governance profile presents a summary of areas developed of migration governance structures in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, according to the Migration Governance Indicators (IGM) at the local level. 

Migration Governance Indicators Profile 2020 - State of…

Thematic Area: Policy, governance and liaison, and legal
Language: Spanish
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