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The impact of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements on the human rights of migrants 2016, para. 14
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- The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade first introduced the concept of a multilateral trading system founded on the principles of non-discrimination and reciprocity. Adopted after the end of the Second World War, the Agreement aimed to significantly reduce tariffs and barriers to trade worldwide.
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The impact of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements on the human rights of migrants 2016, para. 10
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- The Special Rapporteur consulted a human rights impact assessment and scoping study currently being conducted by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Economic Commission for Africa and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung on the Continental Free Trade Area. The Special Rapporteur also consulted experts from the United Nations, academia and civil society organizations.
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Recruitment practices and the human rights of migrants 2015, para. 54
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- [Examples of current good practice in relation to business practice and the banning of recruitment fees include:] The Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking was established in 2011 by business leaders "to mobilize the power, resources and thought leadership of the business community to end human trafficking, including all forms of forced labour and sex trafficking"
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Recruitment practices and the human rights of migrants 2015, para. 71
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- There is a strong business case for transition to an ethical system, including the reduction in reputational and legal risk, and greater efficiency and productivity gains within business operations and the extended supply chain. Governments, international organizations and business associations must use this business case alongside key international legal and policy standards to engage with and sensitize the private sector to the key issues and the steps needed to achieve wholesale transition to an ethical system.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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The impact of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements on the human rights of migrants 2016, para. 50
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- Most trade agreements aim for settlement between the parties outside of judicial review. Examples of such agreements have been concluded with, among others: ASEAN, the European Free Trade Association, the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), NAFTA, the Southern African Customs Union and SADC. Similar trade agreements have also been concluded between Japan and Switzerland and between Tunisia and Turkey, among others. It is worth noting, however, that some trade agreements can be invoked before domestic courts, for example in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Recruitment practices and the human rights of migrants 2015, para. Chapter V. B.
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- [Recommendations to private sector organizations] Support the implementation of standard contract terms specifying job description, wages and labour conditions
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Recruitment practices and the human rights of migrants 2015, para. Chapter V. A.
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- [Strengthening the overall legal and policy framework in relation to recruitment practices] Ensure the total elimination of wage discrimination on the basis of nationality
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Recruitment practices and the human rights of migrants 2015, para. Chapter V. B.
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- [Recommendations to private sector organizations] Have clear policies in place for how to tackle the detection of unethical recruitment practices within business operations and/or in the supply chain
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Developing the Global Compact on Migration 2016, para. 75
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- Governments should engage with the private sector. There is a strong business case for a transition to an ethical recruitment system for a number of reasons, including the consequent reduction in reputational and legal risks, and greater efficiency and productivity gains within business operations and the extended supply chain. Governments, international organizations and business associations must use this business case alongside key international legal and policy standards to engage with the private sector, raise awareness within it on the issues and determine the steps needed to achieve a wholesale transition to an ethical recruitment system.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Banking on mobility over a generation: follow-up to the regional study on the management of the external borders of the European Union and its impact on the human rights of migrants 2015, para. 80
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- In the context of such shifts, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training has projected that there will mainly be an increase in demand for workers with medium and high skill levels and that demand for workers with low skills will decrease. However, demand for low-skilled workers in 2025 is still projected to be significant, at around 43 million. This figure has to be viewed against the European Union 2020 target of increasing the proportion of citizens gaining a tertiary education, as well as the already rapid increases in those doing so. According to the Centre, between 2002 and 2013, a 13 per cent increase in the proportion of 30-34 year olds who have attended tertiary education and a 57 per cent increase in the absolute number of tertiary education graduates were recorded.
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Education
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Recruitment practices and the human rights of migrants 2015, para. Chapter V. B.
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- [Recommendations to private sector organizations] Audit supply chains and ensure human rights due diligence with all contractors and subcontractors
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- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Recruitment practices and the human rights of migrants 2015, para. Chapter V. A.
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- [Data collection] Ensure that all data collection systems include disaggregated metrics to fully understand labour migration and recruitment patterns
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2015
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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