OBJECTIVE 12 - SCREENING AND REFERRAL

Objective 12 aims to bring in certainty and predictability in migration procedures upon arrival in countries of transit and destination, allowing for timely identification and access to appropriate referral mechanisms. This allows migrants to receive treatment consistent with international human rights standards.

To achieve this, it is essential that migrants have access to accurate and timely information and are aware of migration procedures and of their rights, which would reduce their vulnerabilities and give them agency during migration proceedings.

Many countries have entry systems and border management procedures that could be improved upon, so governments need to work on introducing comprehensive regulations, provide training and capacity building for border officials, and elaborate operational guidelines to define the roles and responsibilities of (first contact) officials.

This includes giving assistance and counselling to people with specific needs, such as children, victims of trafficking and people affected by any form of exploitation and abuse related to smuggling of migrants.

Which SDG targets are connected to this objetive?

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10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.9: By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration

16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements

 

17.18: By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts

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