On June 19, 2014 a civil society agenda on the inclusion of migrants and migration in the post-2015 development framework was launched by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) in partnership with civil society networks Global Coalition on Migration, NGO Committee on Migration New York, and MADE, with the endorsement of over 100 additional organizations.
In 2011, Mexico passed a law on migration which does not criminalize irregular migrants in the country. The new law guarantees that foreigners and Mexican nationals will receive equal treatment under Mexican law and decriminalizes undocumented immigration, reducing it to an administrative infraction, punishable with a fine of up to 100 days' worth of minimum wage. Under this equality principle all immigrants, regardless of status, nationality, or ethnicity, are granted the right to education and healthcare and are entitled to due process.
The Seasonal Worker Program aims to contribute to Pacific islands’ and Timor-Leste’s economic development objectives while assisting Australian employers who cannot source local labour. Citizens of Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are able to participate in the programme.
The asylum seekers bill aims to ensure the protection for all people having fear of persecution because of their race and ethnicity. The anti-human trafficking bill has the objective of criminalizing human trafficking and protecting its victims. The bill on immigration aims to regulate entry and residence of people in Morocco.
Rutas de Integración (Routes of Integration) is a support program for migrant and refugee population in Costa Rica to have better access to the information of public institution services. It aims to facilitate the full integration of migrants into Costa Rican society and to strengthen the rule of law, including public services.
Eight stories about the experience of migrants in Greece were broadcast on TV100, a TV channel serving northern Greece, following a TV & radio production training course on migration and diversity, organised jointly by the Media Diversity Institute and Symβiosis, in partnership with TV100 in 2012.
Starting from 2008, the government of Ecuador launched the campaign "Todos Somos Migrantes" (We are all migrants) which aimed at raising awareness on the importance of migrants, as well as promoting principle of universal citizenship, the right of all human being to migrate and harmonious coexistence. In 2010, the campaign refocused its objective to fighting against discrimination, racism and xenophobia.
Migration Works is a campaign to promote positive attitude and behavioral change towards migrants in Malaysia. On the occasion of International Migrants Day 2012, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the other United Nations agencies and civil society partners, launched this campaign to promote a more positive image of migrants that corresponds to their actual contribution and highlights the benefits that migration brings, both to Malaysia and the migrants’ home countries.
The Saphan Siang Youth Ambassadors programme has proven to be a successful and instrumental part of the Saphan Siang (Brideges of Voices) campaign. The Youth Ambassadors will assist the partner organisations, through capacity building or additional service provision, to respond to migrant worker issues and promote the Saphan Siang campaign messages, such as promoting better understanding between Thais and migrant workers, their contribution to Thailand's economy and society, and their rights to protection under the law and access to support services.
The Saphan Siang (Bridge of Voices) campaign promotes better understanding between Thais and migrant workers by increasing public awareness on the issues faced by migrant workers, their positive contribution to Thailand’s economy and society, and their right to equal protection under the law and in practical access to support services. The campaign seeks to achieve this goal by creating opportunities for interaction between Thais and migrants.