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Family, Migration and Dignity
- Conference date: 27-29 Mar 2012
- Location: Doha, Qatar
- Volume number: 2013
- Published: 01 March 2013
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Women international migration from the Maghreb: Dimensions and impacts
More LessAbstract For a long time, women have remained invisible in studies on migration in the Maghreb countries. Their socio-economic contributions and unique experiences have not been taken into account by researchers. In the 1960s and 1970s migration studies often assumed that most migrants were males, and that women were always present in migratory flows as spouses, daughters and dependents of male migrants. Consequ Read More
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Family and Child Welfare, Support and Protection
More LessBy Ayman ZohryAbstract Despite the fact that international migrants comprise 3.1 percent of the world population, international migration is at the heart of societal, economic and political debates. This may be attributed, in part, to the fact that the estimated 214 million international migrants are not evenly distributed among countries and regions. Citizens in some countries comprise a minority compared to expatriates. The case of th Read More
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Transnational families in the context of international migration
More LessAuthors: Sebastián Guendell Rojas, Rhea Saab and C TaylorAbstract When a person migrates from one country to another, it is not just the individual who is affected but a whole family. While migration can bring benefits, including economic advantages, often it means that families are separated, putting relationships under strain and forcing those left behind to take on new roles and responsibilities. Therefore it is important for those concerned with drawing up policy on international mi Read More
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Family, Migration and Dignity: An Introduction
More LessAuthors: Amina Mesdoua and Patrick TaranAbstract More than 214 million people live outside their countries of origin or citizenship today. Among these, 105 million men and women are economically active , contributing to development, economic progress and social welfare in origin and destination countries alike. It is estimated that a similar number comprise children and other dependents accompanying working migrants. However, many migrant workers have Read More
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Executive summary
More LessFormat and participation 1. The Doha International Institute for Family Studies and Development (DIIFSD) organized a symposium on Family, Migration and Dignity from the 27th to 29th March 2012 in Doha, Qatar. 2. Experts dealing with various aspects of migration, human rights and social development were invited from a broad geographical distribution to participate in the meeting in their personal capacities. The Ex Read More
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كلمة السيد حافظ شقير
More LessBy حافظ شقيرFormat and participation 1. The Doha International Institute for Family Studies and Development (DIIFSD) organized a symposium on Family, Migration and Dignity from the 27th to 29th March 2012 in Doha, Qatar. 2. Experts dealing with various aspects of migration, human rights and social development were invited from a broad geographical distribution to participate in the meeting in their personal capacities. The Ex Read More
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Opening remarks on the Symposium significance, content, expectations and process
More LessFormat and participation Welcome to a historic occasion, a first ever global gathering of experts addressing key issues of our time: migration, family, and human dignity. Indeed, despite thousands of years of human migration, usually in family groups, this is the first time that migration and family have been looked at together in a truly international forum. This first event is significant in who is here as well as what is on the a Read More
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Welcoming statement
More LessExcellencies, distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, What an honor and pleasure it is to welcome you all to this symposium on Family, Migration and Dignity. As we are going to address the challenges and harness the benefits associated with international migration, it gives me pleasure to see such a diverse audience gathered in this room. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to the speakers. Thank you f Read More
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