Since 2012 the Government of the Netherlands has been co-financing the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVVR) programme of IOM. The AVRR programme aims to offer vulnerable migrants stranded in Morocco and wishing to go back home, a possibility to do it in a way that assures their dignity and personal security. The programme is composed of two phases: the return phase and the reintegration phase.
It is the foundation for the implementation of a State policy on migration, with a comprehensive attention approach and adequate governance regarding the different dimensions of migration in Mexico, as a country of origin, transit, destination and return of migrants.
The objectives of the programme are the following:
Elaborated in partnership with the office in Mexico of UNICEF, the Protocol is a tool that includes a questionnaire, guidelines for consular interviews and a safe personal data capture system that strengthens capacities of consular staff.
The Protocol helps to provide comprehensive attention, bearing in mind the situation of each minor individual, in order to assess his/her interest, identify situations of risk and activate the inter-institutional protection chain that guarantees the safeguard of his/her rights.
The General Attorney Office has established bureaus of special attention for migrants victims of crime in the states of Chiapas and Tabasco. Due to their geographical location, Chiapas and Tabasco are key spots in the transit of migrants from their country of origin to the north.
Specialized staff dedicated to protect and advocate for the human rights of migrants, regardless of their nationality or migratory status, during their transit by Mexico. These groups provide also support, rescue, relief, humanitarian assistance, legal advice and orientation.
Grupos Beta (Beta Groups) is a service by the National Institute of Migration (INM) of Mexico dedicated to the protection and defense of the human rights of migrants and are specialized in providing orientation, rescue and first aid, regardless of nationality or immigration status.
Based on the Presidential Instruction No. 6/2006 on Reforming the System of Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued Regulation No. 4/2008 on the establishment of a “Citizen Service” at Indonesian diplomatic representative offices abroad.
The “Citizen Service” for Indonesian citizens is part of an integrated service system that aims to improve the protection of all Indonesians, including Indonesian labour migrants. The services provided for Indonesian citizens abroad have 2 main objectives:
Guatemala through its Consular Network, provides psychological assistance to children and adolescents in countries of transit and destination. Currently, this assistance is provided at the Guatemalan Consulates in Mcallen, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona, and Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico.
In order to address in a consistent and comprehensive way the phenomenon of trafficking in human beings (THB), Cyprus has established by law a Multidisciplinary Coordinating Group (MCG). The MCG, which is chaired by the Minister of Interior as the National Coordinator, has being assigned with the task to coordinate and, among other issues, monitor the implementation of the measures that are taken against THB.
The program establishes a number of feeding centers and therapeutic nutrition centers to address malnutrition and improve the nutrition needs of refugees and displaced populations in the Eastern and Far-East of the country.
Under the new National Social Security Fund Act in 2013, migrant workers can enjoy social security through the emigration benefits drawing a small fration of their earnings.