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Legal Avenues to Access International Protection in the EU

Thu, 07/03/2013 - 09:33
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The aim of the present position paper is to put forward recommendations to ensure that safe and effective legal avenues for persons in need of international protection are put in place. It is imperative that the measures put forward in this document are seen as complementary forms of seeking protection, that in no way constrain the right of asylum seekers to ask for international protection irrespective of the way they arrived in the EU.

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Legal Avenues to Access International Protection in the EU

Thu, 07/03/2013 - 09:33
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The aim of the present position paper is to put forward recommendations to ensure that safe and effective legal avenues for persons in need of international protection are put in place. It is imperative that the measures put forward in this document are seen as complementary forms of seeking protection, that in no way constrain the right of asylum seekers to ask for international protection irrespective of the way they arrived in the EU.

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African migrants pay high prices to send money home

Wed, 27/02/2013 - 01:00
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New data from the World Bank has revealed that African migrants pay more to send money home to their families than any other migrant group in the world. 

While South Asians pay an average of US$6 for every $100 they send home, Africans often pay more than twice that - and in South Africa, which has the highest remittance costs on the continent, nearly 21 percent of money set aside for family members back home is spent on getting it there.

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Toronto declared ‘sanctuary city’ to non-status migrants

Sun, 24/02/2013 - 12:23
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Toronto has made history by affirming itself as a “sanctuary city,” the first Canadian city with a formal policy allowing undocumented migrants to access services regardless of immigration status.

On Thursday, City Council passed the motion by a vote of 37 to 3 that also requires training all city staff and managers to ensure Toronto’s estimated 200,000 non-status residents can access its services without fear of being turned over to border enforcement officers for detention and deportation.

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Toronto declared ‘sanctuary city’ to non-status migrants

Sun, 24/02/2013 - 12:23
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Toronto has made history by affirming itself as a “sanctuary city,” the first Canadian city with a formal policy allowing undocumented migrants to access services regardless of immigration status.

On Thursday, City Council passed the motion by a vote of 37 to 3 that also requires training all city staff and managers to ensure Toronto’s estimated 200,000 non-status residents can access its services without fear of being turned over to border enforcement officers for detention and deportation.

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In Dublin with Intercultural Cities: Local Strategies for diversity advantage

Thu, 21/02/2013 - 09:16

From February 6 to 8, 2013, representatives from over 60 European cities met in Dublin to celebrate five years of the Intercultural Cities initiative (ICC) and its mission to test “a culturally competent approach to integrating diverse communities.” Cities of Migration Project Leader Kim Turner reports back fromIntercultural Cities’ Milestone event on how European cities are putting diversity to work and what’s ahead for cities that want to realize the “diversity advantage.”

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Beyond Stockholm: developing a new European agenda for immigration & asylum policy

Thu, 21/02/2013 - 09:01
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In this policy brief MPI Europe Director Elizabeth Collett sketches the challenges in developing a strategic, long-term agenda on migration even as Europe remains beset by fiscal uncertainty and a jobs crisis that is particularly acute for the young. Against such a backdrop, few governments are willing to have a serious conversation about anything but skilled immigration.

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Exercise bikes and methods for you to benefit tremendously from them

Tue, 12/02/2013 - 18:08
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Health is definitely an critical matter within our everyday living and to be able to complete good wellness, physical exercise and physical activity is crucial have. Finding an alternate method of training can be an ideal answer, because not all folks 've got the full time or income to move the gym. Exercise bikes could be truly useful for most of the those who don't desire to abandon their house or perhaps choose to do this within the comfort of their house anytime they think like training.

AntarcticaAudio Author:  Mercier Country:  Antarctica Language:  Arabic

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Challenging the Myth of the Undesirability of Low-Skilled Labour in the EU

Tue, 12/02/2013 - 08:52

When EU countries visualise an ideal immigrant, a highly-skilled and educated immigrant comes to mind. For many, the highly-skilled and skilled represent the only ´legitimate´ form of immigration. EU immigration policy in its current form is characterised by three main dimensions: attracting highly-skilled workers, deterring irregular migration, and promoting the integration of third country nationals. The EU approach is one of increased migration management so that Europe receives legal migration, particularly in sectors that are lacking in personnel.

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Russia: Migrant Olympic Workers Cheated, Exploited

Thu, 07/02/2013 - 09:40
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Migrant workers building sites and infrastructure for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, have been cheated and exploited. With exactly one year to go before the Winter Olympics, Russia and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should make rigorous monitoring of workers’ rights on Olympic construction sites a top priority to prevent further abuses.

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A European Spoon River: migrants without names, without voices and without rights

Wed, 06/02/2013 - 15:13
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As economic logic supplants all other considerations in crisis-ridden Europe, the plight of immigrants who knock on the doors of Fortress Europe becomes inextricable, often ending with tragic consequences.

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Make The Next Dating Expertise a Better One

Mon, 04/02/2013 - 15:09
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When you have simply been let go by way of a cherished one, it surely leaves some sort of useless in your life which will be difficult to populate. Many people take action with food and so they get fat while filling on ease. Others drink and if ale could be the coffee of preference they too may possibly wear some weight. The others nevertheless make an effort to get back with that ex-girlfriend and get things heading like they used to be. Often you really do have a chance of rekindling a classic flame, while this isn't really sensible.

South KoreaAudio Author:  Stowers Country:  South Korea Language:  Arabic

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Information that Can Jolt You about Betty Kardashian

Sun, 03/02/2013 - 15:01
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Betty Kardashian is by all means an important amount and figuring out more about her living and life-style is really a super easy organization. However, to be able to genuinely make the most of the advantages offered to you by quality media and cultural media, you need to follow the methods below and change your viewpoint with every new celebration. Keep in mind at this point that it's particularly very important to keep a target view and an in depth attention on the testimonies you come across, thus that you will manage to adequately say your view on the topic.

HondurasAudio Author:  Kitchens Country:  Honduras Language:  Arabic

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Information that Can Jolt You about Betty Kardashian

Sun, 03/02/2013 - 15:01
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Betty Kardashian is by all means an important amount and figuring out more about her living and life-style is really a super easy organization. However, to be able to genuinely make the most of the advantages offered to you by quality media and cultural media, you need to follow the methods below and change your viewpoint with every new celebration. Keep in mind at this point that it's particularly very important to keep a target view and an in depth attention on the testimonies you come across, thus that you will manage to adequately say your view on the topic.

HondurasAudio Author:  Kitchens Country:  Honduras Language:  Arabic

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A Good Approach to Pricing Your Home When on the Market

Sun, 03/02/2013 - 14:16
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One of the most troubling parts of selling your home is finding a price point that will sell it fast. If you price it too high, you won't get any offers. If you price it too low, you may not get enough money. Basically, you have to consider a variety of factors including desirability of the neighborhood, how much property, and of course the condition of the home itself. Setting the price for your house can be difficult, but with the tips in this article, you will be able to choose the right price to sell it fast.

ArubaAudio Author:  Keck Country:  Aruba Language:  Arabic

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Making Money Online As A Teen -- My Ramblings

Sat, 02/02/2013 - 15:57
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"You can perhaps not do that... you are just a teenager!"
Or in addition to this, "I can not do that... I am simply a new kid."
There is nothing I despise a lot more than somebody before their journey has been even begun by them giving up.
This matter has a tendency to pop up a whole lot in the net marketing market for a few reasons:
1.Teens want more cash -- Its inevitable, this may be the point in life if the 'youngsters' start having adult-level expenses, and when their parents do not or can not provide for them, (the smart ones) simply take the issues into their own hands.

ComorosAudio Author:  Slack Country:  Comoros Language:  Arabic

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