migration CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Needs Investment, Regulatory Reform, and Other Changes to Meet New Infectious Disease Challenges, Says Report By Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT The CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine should create an effective and innovative quarantine station model to confront new challenges in preventing the spread of infectious diseases in the U.S., and requires new investment and regulatory reforms to do so. Full Article
migration OU study demonstrates seasonality of bird migration in response to environmental cues By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:36:50 +0000 A University of Oklahoma study demonstrates for the first time that remote sensing data from weather surveillance radar and on-the-ground data from the eBird citizen science database both yield robust indices of migration timing, also known as migration phenology. These indices can now be used to address the critical gap in our knowledge regarding the cues that migrants use for fine tuning their migration timing in response to climate. read more Full Article Earth & Climate
migration Marquis Who's Who Honors Ralph F. Antonioli for Expertise in and Commitment to Business Immigration and Advancing Disability Rights By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT Ralph F. Antonioli serves as the Managing Attorney at Antonioli & Associates, LC Full Article
migration Ralph F. Antonioli Recognized for Contributions to Immigration Law By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Antonioli faced impossible odds to achieve success in his field Full Article
migration Leading Law Firm, Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law, Expands with San Antonio Office By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:00 GMT The San Antonio, Texas, location of the Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law Firm has officially opened. Full Article
migration Government Shutdown Averted for 45 Days, Immigration Services Still Face Uncertainty, Notes California Immigration Lawyer By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:00 GMT In a hurry, the Senate approved a bipartisan bill 88-9 to prevent a government shutdown just hours before the deadline on September 30. The bill offers a lifeline to fund the U.S. federal government for an additional 45 days to November 17, 2023. Full Article
migration TekStream Solutions Selected as AWS Migration and Modernization Competency Partner By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:00:00 GMT Designation recognizes TekStream's expertise in managing AWS migration services and maximizing AWS funding programs to offset client migration expenses Full Article
migration Empowering Attorneys: Immigration Court Mentor Launches to Elevate Courtroom Advocacy By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT Former ICE Prosecutors and Judges Unite to Provide Expert Guidance in Navigating Complex Proceedings Full Article
migration Marquis Who's Who Honors Vasanthan Ramakrishnan, MS, D. Hon (Honoris Causa in Humanities) for his work across High-Skilled Immigration & Advocacy By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT Vasanthan Ramakrishnan, MS, D. Hon (Honoris Causa in Humanities) is lauded for his work as a partner at Ascend and an immigration expert at topmate.io Full Article
migration Immigration Lawyers Discuss Move to Reduce Number of Foreign Workers in Canada By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT Temporary Foreign Worker Program Under Fire Full Article
migration California Immigration Attorneys With Decades of Legal Experience By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT The JQK Law Firm has more than 30 years of combined legal experience representing clients in a wide range of immigration matters Full Article
migration Immigration PAC Commends Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough for Doing the Right Thing By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:00 GMT inserting Amnesty for millions of illegal aliens into a budget bill to subvert the filibuster rule violates Senate rules. Full Article
migration Ispirer Announces AI Integration to Revolutionize Database Migration By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT Ispirer Systems and Gemini collaboration accelerates post-migration refinement by up to 80%. Full Article
migration Immigration, Upward Mobility, and the U.S. Economy By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 31 May 2022 09:00:37 -0500 In eras past, the United States welcomed immigrant laborers to build and support the country's infrastructure and innovators and entrepreneurs to advance its businesses and technology. And yet immigration is a hot-button issue today, with many saying it's a drain on the U.S. economy. Ran Abramitzky, a professor at Stanford University, and Leah Boustan, a professor at Princeton, looked at decades of data to understand the real impact that immigrants and their descendants have on America today. Their findings dispel several modern-day myths and suggest that not just political but also corporate leaders need to push for more rational rhetoric and policies. Abramitzky and Boustan are the authors of "Streets of Gold: America's Untold Story of Immigrant Success." Full Article
migration Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 29: Immigration & SB 1160 By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:03:46 -0700 "Work Comp Matters" - the central location for all your workers' compensation, employment and labor law matters. Steve Appell hosts this weekly podcast from sunny southern California - presenting some… Full Article
migration How to review a migration decision in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) By visaaustralia.com.au Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:50:31 +0000 One of the questions we are asked regularly when a client has a visa refused is – What are my chances of success if I appeal? Statistics would seem to indicate that the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) often takes an unreasonable approach to their decision making. In the AAT Migration and Refugee Division caseload report […] The post How to review a migration decision in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) appeared first on Australian Visa Experts. Full Article News AAT Administrative Appeals Tribunal 1975 appeal a decision appeal period australian refused visa australian visa refual bridging visa Commonwealth Parliament Department of home affairs DOHA DoHA decision family visa Federal Court independent tribunal lodge an appeal nominated visa partner visa permanent business visa refused visa remitted application review migration decision skilled visa sponsored visa student cancellation student visa temporary work visa visa application visa refusal visa refused visitor visa
migration Important Changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Effective from 1 July 2024 By visaaustralia.com.au Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2024 17:00:06 +0000 The Australian government is making a significant update to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), reflecting its ongoing commitment to maintaining fair wages and conditions for skilled migrants. From 1 July 2024, the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150. This change is part of the broader initiatives announced during the Jobs and Skills […] The post Important Changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Effective from 1 July 2024 appeared first on Australian Visa Experts. Full Article News business sponsorship Direct entry stream employer nomination scheme employer sponsored regional ENS labour market skilled migrant skilled migrants sponsorship obligation subclass 186 subclass 482 subclass 494 temporary skilled migration income threshold temporary skilled visa temporary skilled visa holders teporary skill shortage TSMIT
migration 8 Best Migration Plugins for WordPress (Compared) By www.isitwp.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:29:02 +0000 Are you looking for a quick and easy way to migrate your WordPress website? You may want to move your site to another WordPress web host or domain name. If the current hosting provider isn’t delivering satisfactory performance, security, and support, migrating to a better host can significantly improve the experience for both you and […] The post 8 Best Migration Plugins for WordPress (Compared) first appeared on IsItWP - Free WordPress Theme Detector. Full Article WordPress Plugins best backup & migration plugins best migration plugins duplicator how to migrate to wordpress
migration America’s Immigration Crisis sankey diagram By coolinfographics.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:47:28 +0000 I really like this Sankey Diagram explanation of the numbers behind one of this year’s hottest political topics in the U.S.: How to Fix America’s Immigration Crisis. The original article adds a scrolly-telling element that makes it even better by slowly revealing each branch and explaining the data.I know this article is hidden behind the NY Times paywall. If you’re not a NY Times subscriber you can try to view the original article with this LINK or try using reader mode on your browser. Let me know if this link doesn’t work, and I’ll try to post a new one. Full Article
migration Layoffs/RIFs – A Discussion on Strategies for Immigration Compliance By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:39:10 +0000 An increasing number of employers, especially those in the tech industry, are conducting layoffs or reductions in force. What happens to foreign workers in these situations, whose work visas are often tied to their jobs? What options are available to foreign nationals who are in the process of obtaining permanent residency or are seeking to retain employment so as not to jeopardize their visa status? What notification requirements do employers have in these situations? Full Article
migration Immigration Compliance By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:27:00 +0000 Full Article
migration AI and Federal Immigration Initiative By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:05:52 +0000 Full Article
migration DOL Releases Annual Fine Increases for Immigration-Related Violations By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:54:02 +0000 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its new immigration-related fines/penalties, effective January 15, 2024. Immigration-related violations before the DOL involve these visas: H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B. These increases are pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015. Since that time, penalties have been adjusted yearly based on the rate of inflation. Below are the offenses, including regulation citations, with the old and new penalties: Full Article
migration DHS Announces Special Immigration Protection for Workers Who Help in Labor and Employment Agency Investigations By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:20:17 +0000 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced a streamlined process for foreign workers to request deferred action. Deferred action is a type of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action (deportation) for a noncitizen for a certain time period. The new process will apply where these workers are participating in or otherwise involved an investigation or enforcement action by a federal, state, or local labor and employment agency. Full Article
migration Penalties for Immigration-Related Violations Continue to Rise in 2024 By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:13:04 +0000 As required under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced, through the Federal Register, increases for penalties under the Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA), effective February 13, 2024. Interestingly, the Federal Register announcement for DOJ increases also included penalties for sections of IRCA administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). Full Article
migration Poland and Other Central-Eastern European Countries Focus on Their Global Mobility & Immigration Policies By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:09:21 +0000 In February 2024, Poland’s government revealed that it is working on a comprehensive migration strategy for the years 2025-2030, advertised as a “responsible and safe” approach. The Ministry of Interior and Administration plans to spend the first half of 2024 conducting consultations to learn the preferences and expectations on migration and foreigners’ employment from various stakeholders, including the country’s biggest employers and their organizations, as well the trade unions. Full Article
migration Immigration Challenges for Employers in the UK By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:46:25 +0000 A number of measures seeking to curb legal migration to the UK will take effect in the coming months. Changes include limits on Health and Care worker visas, increases in skilled worker going rates and salary thresholds, a review of Graduate visas, changes to family visa minimum income requirements, and an Immigration Health Surcharge hike, among others. Full Article
migration March 2024 UK Immigration Statement of Changes: What Employers Need to Know By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:32:30 +0000 Introducing the latest UK Immigration Rules Statement of Changes, Legal Immigration Minister Tom Pursglove announced that they will “deliver the biggest ever cut to migration over the course of this year.” The Statement of Changes HC590 will have serious consequences for employers from April 4, 2024, as well as for British citizens and settled residents bringing partners to live with them in the UK from April 11. Full Article
migration Current Issues in Immigration Compliance By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:57:17 +0000 As we start the second quarter of 2024, there are a number of important developments in immigration compliance involving many of the applicable agencies. Full Article
migration Call-to-Action: Immigration Protections for Migrant Families in the U.S. By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:26:35 +0000 In this pro bono podcast, Littler’s Lavanga Wijekoon speaks with Ellen Miller of the National Immigrant Justice Center, Jodi Ziesemer of the New York Legal Assistance Group and Laura Lunn of the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network about the work being done across the country to help immigrants and their families who are in desperate need of immigration protections. Full Article
migration What Immigration Changes Can UK Employers Expect from the Labour Government? By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:24:29 +0000 Under the previous UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly, minimum salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas were raised significantly and the 20% discount for shortage occupations were eliminated. Both the Conservative and Labour manifestos vowed to lower immigration each year, leaving employers wondering what changes are on the horizon. Review of IT and engineering roles Full Article
migration What, If Any, Impact Does SEC v. Jarkesy Have on Immigration Compliance and Adjudication? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:43:20 +0000 The Supreme Court’s recent decision in SEC v. Jarkesy held that certain Securities and Exchange Commission adjudications must take place in court because defendants are entitled to a jury trial. It will be interesting to see whether the principles of Jarkesy will apply such that complaints initiated by other federal agencies, including those handling immigration compliance, will entitle employers to a trial in federal district court. Full Article
migration U.S. Immigration Laws and the Peril of Using the United States as a Venue for International Arbitration Proceedings By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:40:05 +0000 Angel Valverde presents issues for development of international arbitration in the U.S., as there are no visas that specifically allow a foreign national to be employed as an arbitrator, attorney or expert witness in an arbitration proceeding. International Law Quarterly View Full Article
migration The Presidential Elections and the Immigration Consequences By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:46:00 +0000 Full Article
migration Prized H-1B Worker Visas Threatened Amid Trump Immigration Plans By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:51:03 +0000 Jorge R. Lopez says the Trump administration’s regulatory agenda was stymied by legal battles and a slow transition the first time around, but could move much quicker to implement its immigration priorities in his second administration. Bloomberg Law View (Subscription required) Full Article
migration ETSI releases migration strategies and recommendations for Quantum-Safe schemes By www.etsi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:21:53 GMT ETSI releases migration strategies and recommendations for Quantum-Safe schemes Sophia Antipolis, 11 August 2020 The ETSI Quantum-Safe Cryptography (QSC) working group is pleased to announce the release of Technical Report TR 103 619 defining migration strategies and recommendations for Quantum-Safe schemes, and enhancing cryptography awareness across all business sectors. Read More... Full Article
migration Dinner for Democracy: Immigration (November 13, 2024 5:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:37:13 -0500 Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5:00pm Location: Weill Hall (Ford School) Organized By: Turn Up Turnout Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor Campus. When asked, voters have ranked immigration as one of their top issues this election year. People have been immigrating to the United States since before the country was established. In that long span of time, the immigration process, U.S. immigration laws, and sources of immigrants to the U.S. have changed often. Join Turn Up Turnout for a nonpartisan, educational presentation on Immigration. FREE FOOD provided. Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/81565 Full Article Presentation
migration Center for Emerging Democracies (@umichDemocracy) Roundtable. Immigration, Authoritarianism, and Democracy (November 13, 2024 4:00pm) By events.umich.edu Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:32:03 -0400 Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 4:00pm Location: Michigan League Organized By: Center for Emerging Democracies Immigration has become a polarizing issue across democratic, authoritarian, and transitioning contexts. Anti-immigrant rhetoric has become part of the standard playbook for authoritarian populists. Immigration policies in ostensibly democratic countries are becoming more restrictive, all while political conflict, war, pandemics, and intensifying climate change are leading to greater numbers of people migrating in search of safety and a better life. With immigration discourse taking up much of the oxygen in politics across the world, understanding the interconnections among immigration, democracy, and authoritarianism has become more important than ever. This roundtable brings together distinguished scholars to discuss how controversies surrounding immigration and immigrants have become critical for sustaining or upending democracy. Moderator: Nandini Dey, Research Fellow, Center for Emerging Democracies. Speakers: Rebecca Wai Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science Department, Freedom House Emerging Democracies Fellow, University of Michigan Erin Chung Professor of Political Science, Charles D. Miller Chair in East Asian Politics, Department of Political Science, Johns Hopkins University Alexandra Filindra Professor of Political Science & Psychology, University of Illinois-Chicago Silvia Pedraza Professor of Sociology and American Culture, University of Michigan Zoom webinar link Short URL link: https://myumi.ch/5yEEx If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. Full Article Lecture / Discussion
migration Migration By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000 Migration is a part of everyone's history. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about places we call home — and how these experiences continue to reshape our culture, countries, and species. Guests include bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald, journalist Isabel Wilkerson, comedian Maeve Higgins, and ecologist Sonia Altizer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
migration Listen Again: Migration By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:01:39 +0000 Original broadcast date: April 30, 2021. Migration is a part of everyone's history. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about places we call home — and how these experiences continue to reshape our culture, countries, and species. Guests include bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald, journalist Isabel Wilkerson, comedian Maeve Higgins, and ecologist Sonia Altizer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
migration Migration By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 04:15:27 +0000 Original broadcast date: April 30, 2021. Migration is a part of everyone's history. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about places we call home — and how these experiences continue to reshape our culture, countries and species. Guests include bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald, journalist Isabel Wilkerson, comedian Maeve Higgins and ecologist Sonia Altizer. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/ted Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy Full Article
migration Brexit: reaction in Europe, impact to immigration, xenophobia’s role By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:58:03 +0000 The following is a list of University of Toronto experts who can comment on Brexit: reaction in Europe, impact to immigration, xenophobia’s role. Phil Triadafilopoulos, Associate Professor of Political Science Expertise: How xenophobia played a part in the vote, Vote will affect immigration and travel, Which countries could also exit Tel: (416) 978‑7035 Email: t.triadafilopoulos@utoronto.ca Jeffrey […] Full Article Breaking News Experts
migration Childhood pre-migration health and circumstances shed light on the “healthy migrant effect” By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:45:26 +0000 Toronto, ON — Studies have shown that immigrants to the U.S., Canada, and Australia tend to be healthier and live longer than non-immigrants in their host countries, once adjustments have been made for income and education. There has been a great deal of speculation as to why this “healthy migrant effect” exists. One hypothesis proposes […] Full Article Health & Medicine Media Releases Social Sciences & Humanities
migration Canada Should Implement Alternatives to Immigration Detention of Children, Family Separation - In recent years, hundreds of children have been housed in immigration detention with detrimental consequences for their mental health By media.utoronto.ca Published On :: Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:38:10 +0000 In recent years, hundreds of children have been housed in immigration detention with detrimental consequences for their mental healthToronto, ON – Canada should urgently implement alternatives to detaining children rather than housing them in immigration detention facilities or separating them from their detained parents, the University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program (IHRP) said in a […] Full Article Law Media Releases University of Toronto
migration SE-Radio Episode 334: David Calavera on Zero-downtime Migrations and Rollbacks with Kubernetes By traffic.libsyn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:27:15 +0000 Jeremy Jung talks with David Calavera about zero-downtime migrations and rollbacks with Kubernetes. In this episode we define migrations, rollbacks, and discuss how Netlify was able to migrate to Kubernetes and roll back off of it multiple times without impacting their users. David explains how developers can run old and new systems simultaneously, the importance of defining errors in your system, and when to apply fixes vs rolling back. We also discuss their decision to move to Kubernetes, and the benefits they received. Full Article
migration SE Radio 631: Abhay Paroha on Cloud Migration for Oil and Gas Operations By se-radio.net Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:14:00 +0000 Abhay Paroha, an engineering leader with more than 15 years' experience in leading product dev teams, joins SE Radio's Kanchan Shringi to talk about cloud migration for oil and gas production operations. They discuss Abhay's experiences in building a cloud foundation layer that includes a canonical data model for storing bi-temporal data. They further delve into his teams' learnings from using Kubernetes for microservices, the transition from Java to Scala, and use of Akka streaming, along with tips for ensuring reliable operations. Brought to you by IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Software magazine. Full Article
migration A Progress 2025 Vision for Immigration By www.yesmagazine.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:02:28 +0000 Instead of Project 2025’s harsh anti-immigrant policies, here’s what a progressive, human-centered vision for immigrant rights looks like. Full Article Democracy Social Justice Racial Justice Immigration YES! Presents: Rising Up with Sonali JD Vance Progress 2025: Immigration Progress 2025 Haitian Immigrants Springfield Donald Trump 2024 Election
migration Mia Urman on the Year of Automation and Migrations to the Cloud By traffic.libsyn.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:18:10 +0000 Jim Grisanzio talks with Mia Urman, Oracle ACE Director and CEO of AuraPlayer, about her experiences at the recent ODTUG Kscope21 virtual conference and the upcoming OATUG's Ascend conference in Miami, Florida in August 2021. Mia Urman, Oracle ACE Director, CEO of AuraPlayer https://twitter.com/miaurman Video YouTube | Twitter Here is an older conversation in December 2020 we had on YouTube: Oracle ACE Director Mia Urman on Moving Oracle Forms into the Next Generation | Sangam 20 https://youtu.be/YyOwLToptnM Podcast Host: Jim Grisanzio, Oracle Developer Relations https://twitter.com/jimgris https://developer.oracle.com/team/ Full Article
migration OSCE States explore role for the Organization regarding migration and refugee flows By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:17:29 +0000 VIENNA, 20 July 2016 – Possible roles for the OSCE in the context of the migration and refugee flows across the OSCE area were discussed today at a special meeting of the Permanent Council in Vienna. The meeting was a milestone in the process launched in March 2016 by Germany’s 2016 OSCE Chairmanship. In a series of seven meetings and following an inclusive approach, an Informal Working Group took stock of the migration-related activities of the OSCE and developed proposals for future engagement. The Working Groups was chaired by Swiss Ambassador to the OSCE Claude Wild and open to all participating States, Partners for-Cooperation and OSCE executive structures as well as a number of international organizations and NGOs. Presenting results of this ambitious preparatory process Wild said in today’s Permanent Council: “While the current situation is generally referred to as ‘the refugee and migration crisis’, it is in fact a crisis of international migration governance. Comprehensive governance is needed to deal responsibly with the phenomenon of migration and refugee flows. This includes addressing issues of protection, combating crime, border management, successful integration as well as solidarity and partnerships.” Wild highlighted that the OSCE is uniquely positioned and equipped to use its political convening power and technical expertise to create formal and informal networks. “In such networks national experts and decision makers can exchange best practices in all specific issues that have to be addressed to design and implement responsible national policies on migration and refugee flows,” he said. Chairperson of the Permanent Council and German Ambassador to the OSCE, Eberhard Pohl, thanked the Swiss OSCE Ambassador and his team for their committed work. “There was a clear common understanding among all OSCE States today that migration and refugee flows figure high on the OSCE agenda in line with its comprehensive approach to security,” Pohl said. “Given the scale and transnational character of this issue, it is clear that no single country can cope with the challenge of current migration and refugee flows alone. It has to be addressed in a co-operative manner, in a spirit of shared responsibility. We will continue to support OSCE activities in this field and work to further develop the contribution of the OSCE.” The OSCE Permanent Council is one of the main regular decision-making bodies of the Organization bringing together representatives of all 57 OSCE participating States and the 11 Partners for Co-operation.Related StoriesAzerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister addresses OSCE, calls for work toward peaceful settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to be advancedUrgent steps needed towards full respect for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, says OSCE Chairmanship Special Representative and Chief MonitorOSCE Chairperson-in-Office Steinmeier, in Moldova, calls for swift and full implementation of confidence-building measures Full Article Chairmanship Permanent Council Border management Combating human trafficking Economic activities Human rights Policing Tolerance and non-discrimination Press release
migration Assembly’s work on migration presented to OSCE ambassadors by Ad Hoc Committee Chair Lombardi at special Permanent Council By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:01:42 +0000 VIENNA, 20 July 2016 – Presenting the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s work concerning the refugee and migrant crisis at a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna today, Swiss parliamentarian Filippo Lombardi laid out the Assembly’s plan of action going forward, which includes monitoring the situation on the ground and developing policy recommendations for the OSCE and its participating States. The meeting was convened by the OSCE German Chairmanship to present and discuss the report by Amb. Claude Wild, Chair of the OSCE Informal Working Group Focusing on the Issue of Migration and Refugee Flows. The participants discussed in particular the importance of improving global migration governance and how the OSCE can lend its contribution to promoting regional implementation of a global migration governance architecture. Lombardi noted that the OSCE PA’s Ad Hoc Committee on Migration, which he chairs, has been active in three main areas, including by organizing field visits, strengthening co-operation with the OSCE and other international actors, and promoting discussions on the migration crisis within the OSCE PA. “The migration and refugee crisis remains high on the agenda of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly as highlighted by the importance accorded to this issue in the Tbilisi Declaration adopted at the OSCE PA Annual Session on 5 July,” Lombardi said. “Indeed, the various aspects of this complex issue are addressed in the resolutions of all three general committees as well as in a number of supplementary resolutions” adopted in Tbilisi, he added. Stressing the need for better communication strategies between governments and the public, Lombardi said that while media plays a fundamental role in shaping public opinion on migration, “political forces bear an equally important responsibility. “Governments, diplomats and parliamentarians must join forces to tackle the root causes of migration,” he said. Lombardi further highlighted a recent field visit to camps in Calais and Dunkirk, the Parliamentary Assembly’s contribution to the 27 June meeting of the Informal Working Group, which was addressed by five OSCE parliamentarians, and noted that the PA’s Ad Hoc Committee on Migration met officially for the first timeduring the OSCE PA Annual Session in Tbilisi on 3 July. In June, the OSCE PA’s then-human rights and humanitarian committee chair, Portuguese parliamentarian Isabel Santos, joined a delegation of the OSCE’s Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Ambassador Madina Jarbussynova, for a visit to Lampedusa, Italy, to an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea, and to a refugee reception centre in Catania. Migration will also occupy a prominent position in the discussions of the OSCE PA Autumn Meeting to be held in Skopje from 29 September to 2 October, Lombardi pointed out. Other than Lombardi’s presentation, today’s special meeting of the Permanent Council included a comprehensive report by Amb. Wild, who noted that addressing the migration crisis requires a multidimensional response based on protection, combating crime, border management, successful integration, and solidarity and partnerships. The OSCE has a number of comparative advantages when addressing migration and refugee flows and is thus uniquely positioned to address this crisis, he emphasized. Lombardi welcomed the priorities of the OSCE’s Informal Working Group and stressed that members of the PA’s Ad Hoc Committee have agreed to keep in mind the principles identified by this body in carrying out its work. The Permanent Council and the Ministerial Council are the primary decision-making bodies of the OSCE. To learn more about the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s work in the field of migration, please click here. A video interview conducted with Ad Hoc Committee Chair Filippo Lombardi is available on the OSCE PA’sYouTube channel.Related StoriesChristine Muttonen of Austria elected OSCE PA President, Vice-Presidents and Committee Officers also electedOSCE parliamentarians in Tbilisi adopt wide-ranging Declaration on human rights, security and the environmentOSCE parliamentarians consider resolutions on security, economic and environmental concerns and human rights Full Article Parliamentary Assembly Border management Combating human trafficking Economic activities Good governance Human rights Tolerance and non-discrimination Press release