OTTAWA, ON, August 16, 2022 /CNW/ – In Canada, diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Our diversity, coupled with our commitment to inclusion and welcoming others, leads to a stronger understanding and respect for human rights, as well as other economic, civic and cultural benefits.
Inclusion is a value we share with our partners Latin America. At the same time, that region is experiencing challenges from increased human mobility – where both refugees and migrants often face unfair recruitment practices, lack of social protection and lack of adequate work or inclusion in local labor markets. It is also an unfortunate reality that many will face xenophobia, gender-based violence and anti-immigrant sentiment.
That is why the Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, in his capacity as a champion of the Global Compact on Migration and a staunch supporter of the Global Compact on Refugees, congratulates the International Labor Organization on its successful conclusion first. Canada-supported project for capacity building. This project aims to improve the socio-economic integration of Venezuelan refugees and immigrants in Latin America.
Building on this important work to address irregular migration and forced displacement in the region, Minister Fraser is also pleased to announce the launch of 2 additional capacity building projects to further improve quality of life and employment opportunities for migrants and forcibly displaced persons.
The first project focuses on strengthening regional cooperation to improve fair recruitment practices, as well as the integration of migrants and refugees, including returnees, into local labor markets in Costa Rica, Guatemala AND Honduras. This initiative will review and propose updates to labor codes, support skills certification and improve access to vocational training. It will also provide technical assistance to public and private sector organizations on fair recruitment practices. In addition to increasing work integration and increasing the independence of refugees and migrants, the project aims to prevent them from becoming victims of human trafficking and forced labor.
The second project supports the regional strategy in Latin America for the socio-economic integration of Venezuelan refugees and immigrants. This project focuses on improving skills, employment and access to decent work in Colombia AND Panama creating a network of public employment service providers and implementing a regional scheme for the recognition and certification of professional and vocational skills. It will also provide technical support to public employment service providers and career training institutions to establish or strengthen programs for refugees and migrant workers.
Both of these projects aim to successfully integrate migrants and refugees into local labor markets by supporting skills certifications and simplifying access to training needed for different professions and sectors. As a result, migrants and refugees at all skill levels will have the potential to make a positive contribution to the economy, gaining transferable skills and life experiences.
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“As a champion of the Global Compact on Migration, Canada is proud to partner with the International Labor Organization in its efforts to promote the socio-economic integration of refugees and migrants into labor markets around the world Latin America. Today’s celebration is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to building a resilient, diverse and equitable future for all, including the world’s most vulnerable.”
– The Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
“Promoting fair recruitment and addressing the labor aspects of migration and forced displacement is essential to achieving the successful socio-economic integration of migrants and refugees. This is understood by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the International Labor Organization, and these projects pave the way for a path that both institutions have traveled together for some time”.
– Elena Montobbio, Director, Office of the International Labor Organization for central America, Haiti, Panama AND Dominican Republic
Fast facts
IN September 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the New York Declaration on Refugees and Migrants. The declaration launched separate processes to create 2 non-legally binding global compacts: the Global Compact on Migration and the Global Compact on Refugees.
The Global Compact on Migration aims to improve cooperation on international migration in order to “make migration work for everyone”. It draws attention to the challenges posed by irregular migration, while also highlighting the positive contributions of migrants and the benefits of regular routes and well-managed migration systems.
The Global Compact for Refugees aims to move towards more comprehensive and whole-of-society responses to refugee situations, and to provide more predictable and sustainable support for refugees and the communities that host them. This includes providing refugees with access to durable third-country solutions and supporting refugee-hosting countries for a more equitable sharing of responsibility.
of Canada engagement in both compacts is co-led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Global Affairs Canada.
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