http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net daily 1 2008-11-12T16:04:07Z http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/call-for-proposals-for-local-governments-civil-society-groups A call for proposals for projects that would find and encourage beneficial links between migration and development. The deadline for applications is 13 March 2009. No publisher Nicole 2008-12-10T15:22:38Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/hrea-announces-a-new-online-course-on-human-rights-of-migrants-migrant-workers-and-their-families HREA is accepting applications for an online course that will run from 4 February to 14 April 2009. Taught by Cecilia Jimenez, the course, on the subject of Human Rights of Migrants, Migrant Workers and Their Families, will address the international legal framework for the human rights of migrant workers and their applicability when taken from rhetoric to reality. The course will also touch upon the issues of gender equality in migration and human trafficking and smuggling. No publisher Nicole 2008-12-10T15:19:18Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/ofw-helpline-featured-at-migration-fair-in-brussels Texting helpline for overseas Filipino workers showcased at the first “Migration for Development Knowledge Fair” in Belgium. No publisher Nicole Asia & Oceania 2008-12-10T15:19:35Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/search-for-work-and-workers-at-heart-of-migration-in-this-century-says-iom2019s-world-migration-report-2008 Press release for the IOM's 2008 World Migration Report that was presented at opening day of the 96th Session of the IOM in Geneva. No publisher Nicole 2008-12-10T15:20:02Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/smugglers-kill-more-than-20-refugees-in-gulf-of-aden Agencies call for action as human traffickers force east Africans overboard taking year's refugee death toll to 380. No publisher Nicole Africa 2008-12-10T15:20:25Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/un-fears-disease-among-refugees Refugees escaping the Congo for neighboring Uganda are, according to UNHCR, at high risk for disease, especially cholera. No publisher Nicole Africa 2008-12-10T15:20:42Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/selling-people-overseas-to-save-the-economy-at-home Article arguing that remittances are not a tool of development and forced migration is actually a sign that countries of origin do not have the means or the policies to alleviate poverty and create jobs at home. No publisher Nicole Headline Asia & Oceania 2008-12-01T14:55:14Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/eu-bids-to-bring-africa-into-immigration-pact The European Union sat down with representatives from 27 African countries this week to enlist their help in a new effort to curb the flood of illegal immigration. No publisher Nicole Europe Africa 2008-12-01T14:50:49Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/more-illegal-migrants-headed-for-fortress-europe European and African ministers met in Paris this week for a summit on migration and development. One of the most important points on the agenda was the prevention of illegal immigration. No publisher Nicole Europe Africa 2008-12-01T14:48:38Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/east-africa-regional-workshop-focus-border-management-irregular-migration Workshop in Kenya organised by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the IOM on border management and irregular migration along with ensuring migrants in this region are aware of their rights. No publisher Nicole Africa 2008-12-01T14:51:17Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/financial-crisis-puts-squeeze-on-migrants-remittances The global economic crisis is likely to result in a slowdown of migrants' remittances being sent home to family members in countries of origin. However, the article expresses hope that with a decline in remittances, governments in these countries of origin will enact policies that will give aid to family members during their time of need. No publisher Nicole 2008-12-10T15:23:10Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/message-from-radio-1812-to-support-international-migrants-day Radio 1812 seeks your support and participation for the International Migrants Day 2008 radio program, taking place on the 18th of December. The goal of this radio broadcasting is to ensure that migrants' voices are heard around the world. No publisher Nicole Headline 2008-12-01T14:57:13Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/jamaica-ratifies-the-un-migrant-workers-convention-mwc MRI press release annoucing Jamaica's 2008 ratification of the MWC. No publisher Nicole Americas 2008-11-26T11:14:45Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/malkovich-to-film-documentary-about-migrants Press release announcing the filming of a documentary, "Triple Crossing," on the illegal immigration of children into the United States with a special focus on human dignity. No publisher Nicole Americas 2008-11-26T11:14:45Z MD Document http://www.migrationanddevelopment.net/popular-press-news/eu-pushing-trans-african-transport-network Brief press release emphasising the need for improved infrastructure in order to lessen the flow of migration out of Africa. No publisher Nicole Africa 2008-11-26T11:14:46Z MD Document