Über die Indikatoren der Migrationspolitik
Über die Indikatoren der Migrationspolitik
Die Rechte der Migrantinnen und Migranten
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
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
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
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
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
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. 

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INTRODUCTION

This Profile describes examples of well-developed areas of City of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) 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. 

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MIGRANTS’ RIGHTS

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

  • The municipality of Rio de Janeiro facilitates access to government-funded health services for migrants. Migrants must be registered in the Unified Health Register (Sistema Único de Saúde), but the migratory identification document is not an impediment to registering and guaranteeing care.
  • Migrant children, regardless of their migration situation, have access to free primary school and the entire Education System.
  • Migrants can access temporary shelters provided by the municipality of Rio de Janeiro.
  • The Specialized Assistance Center for Migrants, launched in 2023 by the municipality in collaboration with IOM, offers social assistance services and legal advice to migrant populations.

Areas with potential for further development 

  • Establish a local policy or strategy in Rio de Janeiro to combat hate crimes, violence, xenophobia, and discrimination against immigrants.
  • Implement specific measures to assist those who wish to migrate from Rio de Janeiro.
  • Provide cultural mediation services to help resolve disputes among migrant populations and between residents of Rio de Janeiro and migrants.
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WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT APPROACH

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

  • The Municipal Intersectoral Committee for Refugees, Migrants and Stateless (COMPARM-Rio) is the agency responsible for designing and coordinating the local migration strategies in Rio de Janeiro. 
  • COMPARM-Rio serves as the local coordination mechanism on migration issues.
  • In 2022, the Municipality passed Law No. 7,730 which establishes the principles and guidelines of the future Municipal Policy for the Protection of Migrants’ and Refugees’ Rights.

Areas with potential for further development 

  • Formulate a local migration strategy, defined in a programmatic document, and aligned with local development strategies.
  • Centralize information on rights, obligations, and public services for immigrants in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Collect and publish data on migration in Rio de Janeiro on a regular basis.
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PARTNERSHIPS

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

  • Local authorities collaborate with civil society organizations, academia, and private-sector organizations on migration-related issues through the Municipal Intersectoral Committee for Refugees, Migrants and Stateless Persons of Rio de Janeiro.
  • The municipality has partnerships with migrant associations, such as associations of communities from Angola, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
  • The local government has close relationships with the 53 consulates based in the city of Rio de Janeiro and with several embassies.

Areas with potential for further development 

  • Establish formal partnerships with civil society organizations, private sector organizations, members of the diaspora and expatriate communities in the agenda setting and implementation of migration-related programs in Rio de Janeiro.
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WELL-BEING OF MIGRANTS

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

  • Rio de Janeiro has implemented programmes to streamline migrants into the labour market, including job fairs, online job platforms and professional training courses. 
  • Since 2018, the Municipal Social Assistance Secretariat facilitates the inclusion of migrants in the workforce through the initiative Social Vacancy, that reserves job vacancies for migrants, and the Community Entrepreneurship Course, that provides training on entrepreneurship for migrants and refugees.
  • The Secretariat for Women's Policies and the Municipal Secretariat for Economic Development, Innovation, and Simplification of Rio de Janeiro provide quotas for migrant and refugee women and refugees in their professional courses.

Areas with potential for further development 

  • Conduct assessments at the local level to monitor the demand for migrants in the local labor market or the effects of emigration on the labor market.
  • Establish formal programs to promote the ethical recruitment of migrant workers in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Establish local mechanisms or incentives to promote the financial inclusion of immigrants and their families.
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MOBILITY DIMENSION OF CRISES

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

  • The municipality of Rio de Janeiro has an emergency management framework with general measures to provide assistance to all residents before, during and post-crisis. 
  • There are local communication systems in place to receive information on the evolving nature of crises through channel Alerta RIO, which serves as a critical tool for broadcasting disaster alerts and providing preventive measures in the event of an emergency.
  • Human mobility is acknowledged by Rio de Janeiro’s climate change policies: the programme “Cidade pelo Clima” aims to provide comprehensive health care to all migrants and refugees and to offer assistance to migrant students in crisis situations. 

Areas with potential for further development 

  • Develop specific measures at local level to manage large-scale population movements during crises.
  • Develop a local disaster risk reduction strategy with specific provisions to prevent and manage the impact of disasters on displacement.
  • Establish communication systems in Rio de Janeiro that take into account the specific vulnerabilities of migrants during crises.
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SAFE, ORDERLY AND REGULAR MIGRATION

Migration Governance: examples of well-developed areas

  • In 2022, the Public Defender's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro, in joint action with governmental departments and civil society organizations, conducted the sixth edition of a social action focused on providing legal assistance and support to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
  • The “Rio + Seguro para Mulheres” campaign was created in 2022 to inform both Brazilian women and international migrants and tourists on how to identify the different types of violence, make complaints and seek support.
  • The municipality carries out training sessions with personnel working with migration and related issues, which address cultural diversity, gender, and human rights.
  • The Strategic Project Training of the Network for Assistance to Victims of Contemporary Slavery (2022) aims to build capacity for supporting victims of slavery and preventing human trafficking and labour in slavery conditions.

Areas with potential for further development 

  • Implement programs to facilitate the reintegration of migrants.
  • Develop measures at local level to address cases of disappearance or death specifically related to migration.

2023 Oktober

Migration Governance Profile: City of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)