COUNTER-TRAFFICKING / ASSISTING VULNERABLE WOMEN & CHILDREN
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Trafficking in Human Beings in Southeastern Europe: Current Situation and Responses To Trafficking in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, The Federal Republic Of Yugoslavia, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, UNICEF, June 2002
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A report reviewing the situation and responses to trafficking in human beings in the countries of Southeastern Europe (SEE): Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova and Romania.
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Changing Patterns and Trends of Trafficking in Persons in the Balkan Region, July 2004
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An assessment of the trafficking situation carried out in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Province of Kosovo (Serbia and Montenegro), the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Moldova.
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Interaction / The Activity for Preventing Illegal Migration, Prohibiting Trafficking in Human Beings and Rendering Assistance to the Victims (Eng)
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A report presenting Interaction's activities in the Transnistrian region.
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Other materials: 1.Advanced CT Training(.zip)
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Documents available upon request:
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1. Second Annual Report on Victims of Trafficking in South-Eastern Europe 2005, Country Report Republic of Moldova (Eng & Rom & Rus)
2. Second Annual Report on Victims of Trafficking in South-Eastern Europe 2005
3. Changing Patterns and Trends of Trafficking in Persons in the Balkan Region, July 2004
4. USAID/Moldova Antitrafficking Assessment - Critical Gaps In And Recommendations For Antitrafficking Activities, October 2002
5. Bosnia And Herzegovina: Hopes Betrayed: Trafficking Of Women And Girls To Post-Conflict Bosnia And Herzegovina For Forced Prostitution Human Rights Watch, November 2002
6. Journeys Of Jeopardy: A Review Of Research On Trafficking In Women And Children In Europe, IOM, 2002
7. Special Issue for the European Conference on Preventing and Fighting Trafficking in Human Beings Trafficking in Migrants Quarterly Bulletin, September 2002, no. 26
8. UNICEF, ODIHR UNHCHR report on counter-trafficking in South Eastern Europe, June 2002
9. IOM report on Applied Research and Data Collection on Trafficking in Women and Children To, Through and From the Balkan Region, January 2001
10. Official U.S. State Department Briefing Book and Views on Human Trafficking, 2003 (Eng & Rus)
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LABOUR MIGRATION MANAGEMENT
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Moldovan Migrants in Italy: Remittances and the Role of the Labour Market Partners(English Version) |
Within the framework of the project on "Beyond Poverty Alleviation: developing legal, regulatory, institutional framework for leveraging migrant remittances for entrepreneurial growth in Moldova", IOM Chisinau in cooperation with the ILO, conducted research on the characteristics of remittances sent by Moldovan migrants residing in Italy. The study assessed the different methods used by migrants to transfer money and their reasons for preferring a specific method. In addition the study also identified the potential role of employers' and workers' organizations in promoting or assisting migrants in using formal financial channels (banks) for transfers of remittances from Italy.
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Information on Return and Reintegration in the Countries of Origin – IRRICO II, MOLDOVA(English Version
& Romanian Version) |
When migrants consider returning to their country of origin, they usually have a lot of questions.
The country sheets give an overview of relevant information for persons that are thinking about returning. The information given covers various areas, for example health care, housing, education, employment, business opportunities, and transportation.
The country sheets also contain information for vulnerable migrants such as victims of trafficking, persons with medical problems, single parents, and unaccompanied minors.
Below you can download the country sheet in different languages.
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The Socio-Economic Impact of the Economic Crisis on Migration and Remittances in the Republic of Moldova(English Version
& Romanian Version) |
International Organization for Migration study titled " The Socio-Economic Impact of the Economic Crisis on Migration and Remittances in the Republic of Moldova. Early Findings - Spring 2009" presents the results of a recent survey assessing the impact of the economic crisis on return migration and remittances. Since 2006, IOM has researched migration and remittance trends and published several reports, and all the data gathered up to last year showed continued growth in the number of migrants and the amounts of money sent home to their families. This new survey was necessary in order to empirically identify the first effects of the global economic downturn in Moldova, at a moment when the International Community reflects with the Government on most urgent measures that need to be taken.
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PRIMII PASI IN AFACERI
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The business start-up guide is a practical reference self-help guide designed to provide those interested in starting their own business with an overview of the information they require and the issues that need to be considered, also including helpful information for those in the early stages of growing their businesses.
The respective guide was developed in close coordination with local partners, from the Government, private sector and technical assistance programs partners, building on the previous initiatives of the same nature, based on existing realities, current business environment and entrepreneurial culture, legislative framework, economic related policies of the country, as well as specific entrepreneurs' needs.
The business guide has been produced as part of the project "Beyond Poverty Alleviation: Developing a Legal, Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Leveraging Migrant Remittances for Entrepreneurial Growth in Moldova". The project is funded by the European Commission and co-funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and implemented by IOM and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Trade.
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Labour Migration and Remittances in Moldova: Is the Boom Over?
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A study carried out by Matthias Lucke, Toman Omar Mahmoud and Andreas Steinmayr about labour migration and remittances in Moldova, based on a the 2008 IOM-CBSAXA household survey on labour migration and remittances and providing detailed information on the diverse patterns of labour migration and remittances in Moldova and their impact on individual households and communities.
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How Moldovan Households Manage Their Finances
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A report analyzing the perceptions and attitudes of Moldovans and their financial management. The survey focuses on the perception of the business and entrepreneurship environments in Moldova, current banking systems and consumption of bank services and national mass media abroad.
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Building Financial Capability for the Vulnerable Households. A Manual for Individual Training / Counselling Sessions
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The manual has been developed to be used by financial educators for individual training/counseling sessions when working with vulnerable households. The project aims at improving financial literacy of remittances' recipients.
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Findings of the Qualitative Study on the Summer Work and Travel Program's Risks and Opportunities
( Report Romanian Version )( Summary eng.ver.)( Statistics eng.ver. )
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A report analyzing the risks and opportunities linked to the Summer Work and Travel Program in the United States. Vadim Pistrnciuc and Artiom Maister interviewed students and experts to find out about general perceptions, motivations, problems and opportunities of this program.
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Policy Seminar on Diaspora and Homeland Development
(English Version & Romanian Version)
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Recommendations issued at the Policy Seminar on Diaspora and Homeland Development, organized by IOM Moldova and Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on 10-11th April 2008, on development and implementation of policies aimed at maximizing the development benefits of Moldova's relations with its diaspora.
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The Market of Financial Services in Moldova
(English Version & Romanian Version)
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A study conducted by Tiberiu Scutaru, to review loans and deposits for physical persons in Moldova
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Looking Forward and Including Remittances in Development: Remittance Leveraging Opportunities for Moldova, December 2007 (English Version & Romanian Version)
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A study conducted by Manuel Orozco providing an analysis of the impact of remittances in Moldova and recommendations to leverage remittance transfers.
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Patterns and Trends of Migration and Remittances in Moldova, June 2007
(English Version & Romanian Version)
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A study carried out by Matthias Lucke, Toman Omar Mahmoud and Pia Pinger about labour migration and remittances in Moldova.
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Migration and Remittances in Moldova, 2005
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A report prepared by CBS-AXA Consultancy about labour migration and remittances in Moldova.
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MIGRATION MANAGEMENT
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Analysis of legislation of the Republic of Moldova regulating the terms of detention of irregular migrants, gaps analysis and recommendations for legislative amendments, March 2008
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A study carried out by Klaus Wolken reviewing international legal instruments, as well as legislation and implementation of the standards concerning apprehension and detention of irregular migrants in the Republic of Moldova.
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Manual de proceduri si bune practici pentru activitatea centrelor de plasament temporar pentru migrantii ilegali (CPM)
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The manual includes guidelines on minimum standards for detained irregular migrants' requirements and international best practices such as: international best practices on minimum standards for protection rights of detainees;
guidelines on health care delivery and hygiene and environmental conditions based upon international best practice;
international best practices for assisted voluntary return (AVR) of migrants;
international best practices for health care of detainees in MACs.
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Acte Internationale, Nationale si Bune Practici in Domeniul Detentiei Migrantilor Ilegali, 2008
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A report by Igor Dolea exploring international best practices on detention of illegal migrants.
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Report "Exploring the Link between Moldovan Communities Abroad (MCA) and Moldova", May 2007(English Version & Romanian Version)
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A report written by Dr. Raviv Schwartz analyzing and aiming at strengthening the ties between Moldovan migrants and their homeland.
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WORLD MIGRATION 2005: Costs and benefits of international migration
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A report giving an overview of migration by geographical regions, as well as an analysis of the costs and benefits of migration by sector.
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Too many myths and not enough reality on migration issues, says IOM's WORLD MIGRATION REPORT 2005
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A press release about the World Migration Report 2005 published by IOM.
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Moldova Migration Management, Assessment 2003 (English Version & Romanian Version)
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A report assessing the migration management system in Moldova, aiming at strengthening the Government's capacity in this area.
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The Link between Health and Migration with Particular Consideration of Knowledge and Attitudes towards HIV/STIs and the Sexual Practices of Moldovan Migrants, 2007 Health Risk of Migration (presentation)
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A report written by Elfriede Steffan considering HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and practices among Moldovan migrants, as well as the main conditions and factors contributing to vulnerability to HIV/STI and sexual risk behaviour of migrants in the main destination countries.
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Available at IOM's on-site library (PDF).
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