cover image: MISSING MIGRANTS, MISSING SOLUTIONS? Reviewing Objective 8 of the Global Compact for Migration

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MISSING MIGRANTS, MISSING SOLUTIONS? Reviewing Objective 8 of the Global Compact for Migration

31 Mar 2022

The lack of data also that are also relevant for saving lives, preventing migrants from extends to the impact of deaths and disappearances on families going missing, and providing answers to the families of the missing. [...] Apart from one study focusing on The rights to life, to liberty and to security of the person are families of missing migrants in Nigeria and Senegal (Maunganidze established by the International Convention on Migrant Workers and ICRC, 2021) there is not much information on how families and Members of their Families, the International Covenant on are affected and on the barriers they face while se. [...] In addition, the narrow focus of existing efforts and the lower level of attention paid to other risks and situations have hindered the identification of measures to effectively address the risks faced by migrants and to save their lives. [...] In recent years, evidence on the complexity of links between irregular migration and risks – with increasing securitisation of migration leading to increased vulnerability and risks of death and disappearance (Sanchez and Achilli, 2020) – has shown once again the importance of timely and quality data to inform comprehensive and attentive policy measures. [...] In line with the transnational nature of migration, more intraregional and international approaches are needed, and could include the establishment of dedicated transnational coordination mechanisms and the identification of shared strategies and guidelines.
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14
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Germany