First of all, a brief introduction about the organization that has such an important and pertinent task
in the world of today.
The IOM, which was created back in 1951, is an inter-governmental organization that works in the field of migration and works either with other governmental and non-governmental organizations.
It's main goal is to protect the rights of those who migrate into other countries by the pursuit of some goals which are "to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration", "to
promote international cooperation on migration issues", "to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally
displaced people" (International Organization of Migration, n/a).
The IOM works in four big areas of migration management:
Source: International Organization of Migration
In matters of what IOM does to improve the conditions of women migrant workers, I found a list a
very complete list that shows what do they do and how do they do it. The information below is a literal subtraction of an article published by Gemma Project. This information is not part of my intellectual property but of other people. I just found very pertinent to write this list on my Blog due to the importance of the subject.
I. Promotion of legal and safe migration for women migrant workers
a. Fostering sustainable development alternatives to migration in countries of origin
b. Promotion of legal channels of
migration, inter alia, in order to deter illegal migration
c. Improving women's access to meaningful and gender-sensitive migration information and
education
II. Promotion of policies that regulate the recruitment and deployment of women migrant workers
a. Improving laws and policies governing recruiters, employers and intermediaries
b. Support for the adoption of penal and criminal sanctions to punish perpetrators
and intermediaries of violence against women migrant workers
III. Promotion and protection of women migrant workers’ rights
a. Protection of Women Migrant Workers' Human rights
b. Protection of women migrant workers from sexual and gender-based violence, domestic
violence, abusive labour practices and discrimination.
c. Projects aiming at addressing women migrant workers disproportionate labour market
discrimination
d. Projects aiming at addressing gendered forms of racism and xenophobia against women
migrant workers
e. Projects promoting physical and mental health and well-being for women migrant workers
f. Women migrant workers' empowerment and reduction of their vulnerability to abuse
g. Protecting the human rights of migrant girls, including unaccompanied girls
IV. Counter-trafficking activities including capacity-building and direct assistance to victims
a. Providing victims of violence with the full range of immediate assistance and protection
b. Establishing reintegration and rehabilitation schemes for returning women migrant workers
c. Training programmes for law enforcers, immigration officers and border officials, prosecutors
and service providers
V. Research and data collection on women and international labour migration
VI. Promotion of gender-sensitive international migration policies
a. Support to States with regards to signature, ratification or accession of relevant international
instruments
b. Support to countries of origin and destination to incorporate a gender perspective in
legislation and policies on international migration and on labour migration
c. Policy/legislation formulation and review
VII. Fostering interstate dialogue and enhancing bilateral, regional, interregional and international
cooperation
For further explanation on this topic, please go to the Online PDF found HERE.
I also found this short but entertaining video that shows the possible reasons of migration.
Please Enjoy :)
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