IFRC policy on migration, The 10 migration principles

Working with and for vulnerable migrants is one of the long standing traditions of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It is rooted in its Fundamental Principles and universal character as well as in its volunteer and community basis. However, patterns and issues associated with migration change over time. The Red Cross calls for a humanitarian asylum policy, which allows legal seekers to enter Europe. In statements, guest commentaries and press releases this requirement has always been expressed.

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Target group(s): Migrants

Website: https://www.roteskreuz.at/fileadmin/user_upload/PDF/Migration/Migration%20Principles%2015%20July.pdf

Methodology

Policy principles:

1.       Focus on the needs and vulnerabilities of migrants

2.       Include migrants in humanitarian programming

3.       Support the aspirations of migrants

4.       Recognize the rights of migrants

5.       Link assistance, protection and humanitarian advocacy for migrants

6.       Build partnerships for migrants

7.       Work along the migratory trails

8.       Assist migrants in return

9.       Respond to the displacement of populations

10. Alleviate migratory pressures on communities of origin

Type of product

Course / Training

Brief description of the product / outcome / method

Impact on target groups / Transferability potential

Migrants get a better humanitarian care and the possibility to integrate, as a result of society programs. Migrants take up their rights in the host city.

Promoter of the initiative

Name of organization / individual: Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz

Country: Austria

Website: http://www.roteskreuz.at/stmk/organisieren/bezirksstellen/graz-stadt/

Contacts: 8010 Graz, Münzgrabenstraße 151 Telefon: +43 (0) 50 1445- 16411 E-Mail: graz-stadt(at)st.roteskreuz.at