Über die Indikatoren der Migrationspolitik

Die Rechte der Migrantinnen und Migranten

Indikatoren in dieser Dimension analysieren, inwieweit Migrantinnen und Migranten hinsichtlich des Zugangs zu grundlegenden sozialen Diensten wie Gesundheit, Bildung und soziale Sicherheit den gleichen Status wie Bürgerinnen und Bürger haben. Es beschreibt die Rechte von Migrantinnen und Migranten auf Familienzusammenführung, Arbeit, Aufenthalt und Staatsbürgerschaft. Die Ratifizierung der wichtigsten internationalen Konventionen fällt ebenfalls in diesen Bereich.main.

Ganzer Regierungsansatz

Indikatoren in dieser Dimension bewerten die institutionellen, rechtlichen und regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen der Länder im Zusammenhang mit Migrationspolitik. Dimension 2 beinhaltet auch das Vorhandensein von nationalen Migrationsstrategien, die mit Entwicklungspolitik und -ansätzen im Einklang stehen, sowie die institutionelle Transparenz und Kohärenz in Bezug auf Migrationsmanagement. In diesem Bereich wird auch untersucht, inwieweit Regierungen Migrationsdaten erheben und verwenden.

Partnerschaften

Diese Dimension konzentriert sich auf die Bemühungen von Ländern, in migrationsbezogenen Fragen mit anderen Staaten und einschlägigen nichstaatlichen Akteuren, einschließlich Organisationen der Zivilgesellschaft und des Privatsektors, zusammenzuarbeiten. Kooperation kann zu Verbesserungen der Regierungsführung führen, indem Standards angeglichen und angehoben, der Dialog intensiviert und Strukturen der Bewältigung von Herausforderungen geschaffen werden.

Das Wohlergehen der Migrantinnen und Migranten

Diese Dimension umfasst Indikatoren für die Politik der Länder zur Steuerung des sozioökonomischen Wohlergehens von Migrantinnen und Migranten, z.B. die Anerkennung der Bildungs- und Berufsqualifikationen von Migrantinnen und Migranten, Bestimmungen zur Regelung der Studentenmigration und das Bestehen bilateraler Arbeitsabkommen zwischen Ländern. Die Indikatoren konzentrieren sich gleichermaßen auf Maßnahmen und Strategien im Zusammenhang mit dem Engagement der Diasporamitglieder und den grenzüberschreitenden Geldtransfers von Migrantinnen und Migranten

Mobilitätsdimensionen von Krisen

Diese Dimension befasst sich mit der Art und dem Grad der Bereitschaft von Ländern, wenn sie mit Mobilitätsdimensionen von Krisen konfrontiert sind, die entweder mit Katastrophen, der Umwelt und/oder Konflikten zusammenhängen. Die Fragen werden verwendet, um die Prozesse für Staatsangehörige und Ausländer sowohl während als auch Katastrophen zu ermitteln, einschließlich der Frage, ob humanitäre Hilfe für Migrantinnen und Migranten genauso verfügbar ist wir für Bürgerinnen und Bürger.

Sichere, geordnete und reguläre Migration

Diese Dimension analysiert den Ansatz der Länder zum Migrationsmanagement bezüglich Grenzkontroll- und Grenzschutzmaßnahmen, Zulassungsvoraussetzungen für Migranten, Vorbereitung und Flexibilität bei erheblichen und unerwarteten Wanderungsbewegungen sowie die Bekämpfung des Menschenhandels und des Menschenschmuggels von Migrantinnen und Migranten. Es werden auch die Bemühungen und Anreize zur Unterstützung der Integration der zurückkehrenden Staatsbürgerinnen und -burger bewertet.

Key findings

Introduction

This Profile describes examples of well-developed areas of Mexico City (Mexico) migration governance structures and areas with potential for further development, as evaluated through the six domains of the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI). These address migrants’ rights, a “whole-of-government” approach, partnerships, socioeconomic well-being of migrants, the mobility dimensions of crises, and safe and orderly migration.

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The Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) initiative is a policy-benchmarking programme led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and implemented with research and analysis from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Funding is provided by IOM Member States.

Key findings

Migrants' rights

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

The Health Law of Mexico City (2021) prescribes the provision, free of charge, of public health services, medicines and associated supplies to the entire population, including migrants.
All persons, including migrants, have access to all levels of education, in keeping with the principle of non-discrimination.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment Promotion (STYFE) of Mexico City offers unemployment insurance to which migrants have access.
Migrants may access Mexico City’s municipal services irrespective of their migration status. The Law on

Interculturality, Migrant Support and Human Mobility promotes universal access to services and ensures fulfilment of the human rights of all persons.

The Law on the Rights of Children and Adolescents in Mexico City (2015) creates mechanisms to protect migrant children, unaccompanied minors and children who are left behind.

Areas with potential for further development

Access to social housing In Mexico City is available only to resident migrants with formal employment.

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Whole of government approach

Areas with potential for further development

The Ministry of Inclusion and Social Welfare (SIBISO), working through the Sub-directorate for Migrants, provides migrants with guidance, advice and referrals in human rights matters.
Mexico City’s Commission on Interculturality and Human Mobility, chaired by SIBISO, makes for efficient coordination in providing migrants the necessary assistance and services.
The Council for the Prevention and Elimination of Discrimination in Mexico City (COPRED) holds regular workshops to build cultural awareness among public officials.
Mexico City provides clear and transparent information regarding the rights and duties of migrants.
The Padrón de Huéspedes y Migrantes en Retorno de la Ciudad de México (register of migrants and returnees in Mexico City) maintains a record of migrants in the city for Service management.

Areas with potential for further development

Although Mexico City’s Government Programme (2019–2024) does mention migrants, there is no programme document laying out a migration strategy.

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Partnerships

PARTNERSHIPS

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

The authorities of Mexico City collaborate with civil society organizations (CSOs) in setting the agenda and implementing migration-related policies and programmes.
Mexico City is part of international city networks, which comprise a framework in which to share migration-related expertise and best practices.
Mexico City cooperates actively with IOM and other United Nations agencies on matters of migration.
The City cooperates with academia on migration-related issues, as the Law on Interculturality,
Migrant Support and Human Mobility enshrines the importance of such collaboration.

Areas with potential for further development

The Government of Mexico City cooperates to a limited extent with the private sector in matters of implementing migration-related policies and programmes.

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Well-being of migrants

Areas with potential for further development

Local authorities in Mexico City implement programmes to promote and facilitate the integration of migrant workers into the workforce.
There are local measures in place to promote gender equality for migrants in the workforce.
There are local measures in place in Mexico City to promote the ethical hiring of migrant workers such as job fairs, the strategy titled Opening Spaces (Abriendo Espacios) and the Decent Work Country Programme.

Areas with potential for further development

No local assessments are undertaken in Mexico City to gauge the labour market demand for immigrants.
There are no reports of any local assessments designed to gauge the labour supply and the impacts of outmigration on the local labour market.
Access to employment schemes requires proof of identity in Mexico (such as the Unique Population Registry Code (CURP) or the identification card issued by the National Electoral Institute to legal residents).

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Mobility dimensions of crises

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

The Ministry of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection (Secretaría de Gestión Integral de Riesgos y Protección Civil, SGIRPC) of Mexico City is the institution responsible for crisis management and the prevention of disasters and emergencies.
The Ministry of Inclusion and Social Welfare (SIBISO) maintains close relations with the Consulates from which the most migrants originate.
There are local communications systems for receiving information about the evolving nature of crises and regarding ways of accessing assistance; there is also a way for the public to communicate its needs to the local authorities.
The Human Rights Commission of Mexico City has a protocol on the provision of emergency humanitarian aid to migrants and/or persons subject to international protection.

Areas with potential for further development

The Law on Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection does not specifically mention migrants, nor is it gender sensitive.
Mexico City has no established strategies for dealing with migration flows triggered by environmental degradation and the adverse impacts of climate change.

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Safe, orderly and regular migration

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

In Mexico City, migrants have the right to access the justice system, and to legal guidance or any type of legal assistance, irrespective of their migration status.
The Attorney General of Mexico City and the Ombudsman for the Defence of Children and Adolescents handle cases of human trafficking in Mexico City.
The local government facilitates integration and reintegration of migrants through various programmes including the JuventusMx programme; the PILARES programme and the Emerging Social Action (Acción Social de Apoyo Emergente) programme,
The authorities of Mexico City implement national guidelines on dealing with cases of disappearance or death occurring during migration.

Areas with potential for further development

The local authorities provide ad hoc reporting on their activities to combat human trafficking.
Police training in Mexico City regarding migrants’ rights is intermittent.

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