Vulnerability: An Emerging Norm in Migration and Asylum Law?

Vulnerability: An Emerging Norm in Migration and Asylum Law?

Carolina Moniz Pinto and Fernanda Leal [1] Abstract The term “vulnerability” has become increasingly important in academic literature, law and policy, and international debates on migration and asylum. This blogpost explores the different understandings of vulnerability and argues for the need to follow a holistic and structural approach.  Keywords: vulnerability, refugees, asylum, migration, CEAS The term “vulnerability” has become increasingly important

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Introductory notes on Migration, Development and the 2030 Agenda

Introductory notes on Migration, Development and the 2030 Agenda

Migrants make a very positive contribution to the development of countries of origin and destination, but to enhance this beneficial impact, integrated and coherent policies are needed. It is in this sense that migration is present and intertwined with various aspects of the Global Development Agenda. This is the first article in a series that will connect migration, development, and the sustainable development goals of the 2030 Agenda.

Migrations as development agents for the countries of destination

Migrations as development agents for the countries of destination

The link between the migratory phenomenon and its influence on the cultural, economic and social development of the destination countries is poorly debated today, although its importance is increasingly noticeable. Mobility is an inherent characteristic to all of us and the contribution of migrants in destination countries is undeniable.

Porquê hoje é o Dia Internacional dos/as Migrantes?

Porquê hoje é o Dia Internacional dos/as Migrantes?

Emellin de Oliveira[1] No dia 18 de dezembro de 1990 foi adotada pela Assembleia Geral da ONU a Convenção Internacional sobre a Proteção dos Direitos de Todos os Trabalhadores Migrantes e dos Membros das suas Famílias. Esta Convenção, de acordo com o anunciado em seu preâmbulo, foi desenvolvida a considerar “a situação de vulnerabilidade em que frequentemente se encontram os

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Despacho n.º 3863-B/2020, de 27 de março

Despacho n.º 3863-B/2020, de 27 de março

FREE TRANSLATION: Order n. º 3863-B/2020, issued on 27th March 2020 – This Order establishes that the management of booked and scheduled appointments is carried out in such a way as to unequivocally guarantee the rights of all foreign citizens with pending procedures at the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF – “Immigration Police”), within the scope of COVID 19.