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Call for proposals from local governments & civil society groups

A call for proposals for projects that would find and encourage beneficial links between migration and development. The deadline for applications is 13 March 2009.

HREA announces a new online course on human rights of migrants, migrant workers and their families

HREA is accepting applications for an online course that will run from 4 February to 14 April 2009. Taught by Cecilia Jimenez, the course, on the subject of Human Rights of Migrants, Migrant Workers and Their Families, will address the international legal framework for the human rights of migrant workers and their applicability when taken from rhetoric to reality. The course will also touch upon the issues of gender equality in migration and human trafficking and smuggling.

OFW helpline featured at migration fair in Brussels

Texting helpline for overseas Filipino workers showcased at the first “Migration for Development Knowledge Fair” in Belgium.

Search for work and workers at heart of migration in this century, says IOM’s World Migration Report 2008

Press release for the IOM's 2008 World Migration Report that was presented at opening day of the 96th Session of the IOM in Geneva.

Smugglers kill more than 20 refugees in Gulf of Aden

Agencies call for action as human traffickers force east Africans overboard taking year's refugee death toll to 380.

UN fears disease among refugees

Refugees escaping the Congo for neighboring Uganda are, according to UNHCR, at high risk for disease, especially cholera.

Selling people overseas to save the economy at home

Article arguing that remittances are not a tool of development and forced migration is actually a sign that countries of origin do not have the means or the policies to alleviate poverty and create jobs at home.

EU bids to bring Africa into immigration pact

The European Union sat down with representatives from 27 African countries this week to enlist their help in a new effort to curb the flood of illegal immigration.

More illegal migrants headed for Fortress Europe

European and African ministers met in Paris this week for a summit on migration and development. One of the most important points on the agenda was the prevention of illegal immigration.

East Africa: Regional workshop focus border management, irregular migration

Workshop in Kenya organised by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the IOM on border management and irregular migration along with ensuring migrants in this region are aware of their rights.

Financial crisis puts squeeze on migrants' remittances

The global economic crisis is likely to result in a slowdown of migrants' remittances being sent home to family members in countries of origin. However, the article expresses hope that with a decline in remittances, governments in these countries of origin will enact policies that will give aid to family members during their time of need.

Radio 1812 seeks input for International Migrants Day

Radio 1812 seeks your support and participation for the International Migrants Day 2008 radio program, taking place on the 18th of December. The goal of this radio broadcasting is to ensure that migrants' voices are heard around the world.

Jamaica Ratifies the UN Migrant Workers Convention (MWC)

MRI press release annoucing Jamaica's 2008 ratification of the MWC.

Malkovich to film documentary about migrants

Press release announcing the filming of a documentary, "Triple Crossing," on the illegal immigration of children into the United States with a special focus on human dignity.

EU pushing trans-African transport network

Brief press release emphasising the need for improved infrastructure in order to lessen the flow of migration out of Africa.

Displaced Kenyans form cooperatives to buy new land, rebuild

UNHCR press release on the development of the integration process of displaced Kenyans.

Group warns of Somali refugee crisis

Human Rights Watch warned the United Nations and the Kenyan government of a serious refugee crisis developing with a flood of refugees fleeing Somalia to northern Kenya due to constant fighting in Somalia.

Voices of Youth at the Civil Society Day of the GFMD

Press release outlining Young People We Care's participation in the 2008 GFMD and what YPWC does to promote development in countries of origin so youth have more of an incentive to stay in their own country rather than feel compelled to migrate.

RP government violated rights of migrants, PGA organisers claim

Press release describing PGA organisers' claim that civil society's voice was stifled at the 2008 GFMD.

UN Chief: Migrants can help nations cope with global crisis

Article on United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon's statements at the 2008 GFMD that migrants can play an integral role in helping the world deal with the current economic crisis.