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Presentation before the RCM Regional Consultation Group on Migration in Panama City, discussing cross-cutting themes and practical implementation for mutual learning and improved coordination. Priority topics include consular protection, labor migration, and integration. Follow-up mechanisms include work committees and officer designation for sustainable cooperation.
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PRESENTATION BEFORE THE RCM REGIONAL CONSULTATION GROUP ON MIGRATIONPanama City, Panama, June 19, 2012
Ad hoc Group Santa Fe Document Criteria to address the topics: • Cross-cutting themes • Practical and realistic implementation An opportunity for mutual learning An opportunity to deepen the analysis and discussion of topics and improve regional coordination mechanisms
A Selection of 6 Priority Topics: • Consular protection • Migrant smuggling and trafficking • Labour migration • Integration and reintegration • National legislation on migration • Assistance for groups in vulnerable situations: Boys, girls, and adolescents; refugees; forced displacement; and protection needs.
Follow-up Mechanisms Work Committees of RNCOM: a) Communication Committee; b) Political Committee; c) Committee for Internal Strengthening; and d) Committee for Sustainability. Designating officers from interested States Establishing an agenda and scheduling conferences of the group