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IMMIGRATION AND MIGRANT LABOR

INTRO

Since the earliest times, humanity has been on the move. Some people move in search of labour, economic opportunities, to join family, or to study. Others move to escape conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violations. Still others move in response to the adverse effects of climate change, natural disasters, or other environmental factors. Today, more people than ever before live in a country other than the one in which they were born.

LEARNING RESOURCES

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Mediterranean Sea: ‘Cycle of violence’ for fleeing migrants must be addressedThe UN human rights office OHCHR, called on Friday for urgent action to address the “unimaginable horrors” faced by migrants attempting to cross the central Mediterranean Sea in search of safety in Europe.

Remember the caravan? After vote, focus on migrants fades

Global Migration Map: Origins and Destinations, 1990-2017Explore origin and destination totals of migrants from 233 countries between 1990 and 2017.

How the United States Immigration System WorksU.S. immigration law is very complex, and there is much confusion as to how it works. This fact sheet provides basic information about how the U.S. legal immigration system is designed.

Uncertain future for migrant workers, in a post-pandemic worldThe COVID-19 pandemic has largely put a freeze on migration. But will the movement of people recover once the current crisis is over? In an interview with UN News, Gary Rynhart, a senior official at the UN labour agency, ILO, explains why a return to “normal” is unlikely, and migrants will probably face a very different job market.

Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection To Harvest CropsLabor advocates say the lack of enforceable federal standards to ward off the coronavirus allows farmers to prioritize the harvest over worker safety.

Farmworkers plagued by pesticides, red tape – Center for Public IntegrityThe Center for Public Integrity is an investigative newsroom that exposes betrayals of the public trust by powerful interests.

Migrant Workers’ Right to Health: A Global Advocacy Agenda - Commentary |

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