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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION

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PresentationPresentation for the for the occasion of the occasion of the

International Migrants International Migrants Day (18 December)Day (18 December)

Ruth Krčmář, Ruth Krčmář, IOM Mission in UkraineIOM Mission in Ukraine

www.iom.org.uawww.iom.org.ua


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Migration and the WorldMigration and the World Migration and Ukraine Migration and Ukraine What is IOM? What is IOM? IOM mission in UkraineIOM mission in Ukraine IOM and IIOM and I

Contents Contents

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Migration and the World Migration and the World

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IOM staff together with Ukrainian labour migrants in Portugal IOM staff together with Ukrainian labour migrants in Portugal


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1) History of mankind can be described as a history of migration;2) 200 million people migrate across international borders globally annually3) Another 700 million people per year migrate internally within the borders

of their states without leaving their countries and regions of origin;4) Contemporary migration is global, fast and diverse; 5) Number of people living outside their countries of origin will double in the

next 15 years;6) An upcoming challenge – environmentally induced migration as a result of

global warming;7) Aging population asks for modern approaches to address demographic

change. Average Slovenian in 2050 will be 49 years old.8) If migration is managed well, migrants’ sending and receiving countries can

benefit from it .

As we speakAs we speak



Feminization of Feminization of MigrationMigration

Nearly half of the world's migrants today are women.

Female migration can challenge gender stereotypes and lead to greater independence and autonomy for women by increasing the proportion of women in paid employment situations.

The increased feminization of migration - women migrating independently, or, as the "breadwinner," thereby promoting gender equality and empowering women.

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There are more Ukrainians living abroad than foreigners in Ukraine

Prudentopolis looks like a typical Ukrainian town, although it is in Brazil;

Ukrainian population in Brazil was in 2009 was 0.5 million people .

Around 80% of them live in a centralRegion called “the Brazilian Ukraine”.

75% of Prudentópolis city population are Ukrainians.

The Ukrainian language is taught in local schools, and the culture from Ukraine is preserved.

Prudentópolis?



Migration and Ukraine Migration and Ukraine

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Children of Ukrainian labour migrants in Italy attending a theatre play by student actorsChildren of Ukrainian labour migrants in Italy attending a theatre play by student actors


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First Ukrainians settled in Canada in 1861. Today Ukrainian diaspora is estimated 6-20 million.

Emigration waves followed before and after WWI, during WWII and after the country’s independence.

Remittance (money sent back to their country by labour migrants) is the second biggest cash flow globally;

World Bank estimates that remittance flows to developing countries amounts to USD 316 billion/year -- two times that of Overseas Development Aid and about as substantial as all global Foreign Direct Investment.

The World Bank estimates that a 10% increase in per capita remittances leads to a 3.5% decline in the share of people living in poverty.

Remittances to Ukraine totaled $ 5bn in 2009 (World Bank) and equaled to foreign direct investment or 5% of the GDP. Transfers mostly informal and used for consumption.

Migration & DevelopmentMigration & Development



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Ukrainian Labour MigrantUkrainian Labour Migrant

Married(60%)

Average salary abroad

(USD 817)

Secondary of higher education 90%

Male(67%)

Average salary in Ukraine

(USD 175)Has Dependents(50%)

Source: World Bank

Men: 67%


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Labour MigrationLabour Migration

The estimates of the stock of Ukrainian labour migrants vary: 1.5-4.5 to 9 million.

Half go to Russia & half to EU

Over 50% are irregular

Average wage differential: 8 times higher abroad

Migrants: 2/3 men, 1/3 women

Men: work in construction

Women: work in domestic care

Main Destination Countries



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Trafficking in Human Trafficking in Human BeingsBeings

Main destination countries for VoTs (2000-2010) Over 110,000 Ukrainian Victims of

Trafficking (VoTs) since 1991 (average 5,500/ annum)

7,035 VoTs assisted by IOM (2000-2010)

Trend 1: increasing no. of minors identified

Trend 2: risk group for trafficking expanding from young women (15-24) to women and men of all ages

Trend 3: increasing no. of foreign nationals VoTs

Trend 4: increase in non-sexual forms of exploitation


Counter-trafficking helpline 527 is free of charge


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Female Victim of Trafficking Female Victim of Trafficking Profile Profile

18-30 yearsof age

From a ruralarea/ small town (39%)

Trends:older,

internaltrafficking

Secondary or technicaleducation

(73%)

Has achild

(53%)

Victim of sexual or labour

exploitation(50/50)



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Male Victim of Trafficking Male Victim of Trafficking Profile Profile

19-45 yearsold

From a rural area or a small town

Trend: trafficked to Ukraine

Secondary or technicaleducation

Man

Victim of labour exploitatio

n


Do not realize he is a VoT

Has a child


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What is What is IOM?IOM?

IOM staff at the Migrant Advice centre IOM staff at the Migrant Advice centre


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Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the principal intergovernmental organization in the field of migration.

Growing rapidly with currently 127 member states.

A further 17 states hold observer status (as do numerous Os and NGOs).

IOM’s programme budget for 2009 exceeds US$ 1 billion.

Funding over 2,360 active programmes.

And more than 7,000 staff members serving in more than 460 field offices in more than a 100 countries.

Leading Global Migration Leading Global Migration AgencyAgency



1) To provide secure, reliable and cost-effective services for persons who require international migration assistance;

2) To enhance the humane and orderly management of migration;3) To offer expert advice, research, technical cooperation and operational

assistance to states and other stakeholders; 4) To contribute to economic development of States through design and

implementation of migration-related programmes aimed at maximizing migration benefits;

5) To support States, migrants and communities in addressing the challenges of irregular migration;

6) To be a primary reference point for migration information, research, best practices and data collection;

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IOM’s IOM’s StrategyStrategy



IOM’s Strategy IOM’s Strategy (cont)(cont)

7) To promote, facilitate and support regional and global debate and dialogue on migration;

8) To assist States to facilitate the integration of migrants in their new environment and to engage diasporas as development partners;

9) To participate in coordinated humanitarian responses and post-crisis situations;

10) To undertake programmes which facilitate the voluntary return and integration of refugees and displaced persons;

11) To assist States in the development and delivery of programmes, studies and technical expertise on combating migrant smuggling and trafficking in persons;

12) To support the efforts of States in the area in labour migration, circular migration in particular.

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IOM in IOM in UkraineUkraine

IOM mission in Ukraine staffIOM mission in Ukraine staff


IOM in UkraineIOM in Ukraine

Over 100 dedicated professional staff members, working in:

COUNTER TRAFFICKING (awareness raising, advocacy and VoT assistance); LABOUR MIGRATION (promote legal channels for Ukrainian employment

abroad); MIGRATION HEALTH ASSESSMENT (health screening for migrants); CAPACITY BUILDING IN MIGRATION MANAGEMENT (policy and technical

advice to specialized Government agencies) PROMOTING MULTICULTURALISM (and Intercultural dialogue) ALLEVIATION OF SOCIAL DRAIN CAUSED BY MIGRATION (psychosocial

assistance to children left behind by labour migrants)

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IOM in UkraineIOM in Ukraine

The IOM Mission in Ukraine was established in 1996 in Kyiv;

At the same time Ukraine became an observer state of IOM;

In 2001, Ukraine requested membership in IOM; In 2002 the Ukrainian Parliament ratified this membership; Same privileges and immunities as a United Nations

Specialized Agency, member of the UN Country team

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