Issue Briefs: Migration and COVID-19
2020
These issue briefs from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) explore the impacts of the current COVID-19 pandemic on migration worldwide, specifically examining xenophobia, COVID recovery, immigration policies, and vulnerable migrant populations.
Briefs include:
- Countering Xenophobia and Stigma
- Why Migration Matters for “Recovering Better” From COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Stranded Migrants
- COVID-19: Policies and Impact on Seasonal Agricultural Workers
- Mobility Crisis and Response in the Time of COVID-19: The Republic of Korea’s Approach
- Migration-Related Socioeconomic Impacts of COVID-19 on Developing Countries
- COVID-19 Immigration, Consular, and Visa Needs and Recommendations
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) works within and with governments to address issues surrounding migration. The organization is committed to the principle that “humane and orderly migration is good for migrants and society.” In order to ensure the humane treatment of migrants and displaced peoples, IOM works with the international community to assist with the growing operational challenges associated with migration, advance the understanding of migration issues, highlight the social and economic benefits of migration, and ensure that migrants are treated with dignity.
Issue Briefs: Migration and COVID-19
Source:
Issue Briefs: Migration and COVID-19. International Organization for Migration 2020. https://www.iom.int/issuebriefs.