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Haiti earthquake

Haiti: ICMC applauds solidarity, highlights role of migrants in post-disaster recovery

GENEVA, 15 January 2010—In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti Tuesday, ICMC joins with its member bishop’s conferences worldwide in expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families, and the essential role that Haitian migrants can play in the country’s recovery.Read more<

Aid extremely vulnerable individuals and families<Caribbean<Church networking and action<Haiti<ICMC Headquarters<

Canada

Canada looking at fast-tracking Haitian immigrants, refugees in wake of quake

OTTAWA, 16 January 2010 (The Canadian Press<)—The federal government is looking at ways to make it easier for Haitians to come to Canada as immigrants or refugees, in response to the devastating earthquake in the Caribbean country.Read more<

Aid extremely vulnerable individuals and families<Caribbean<Haiti<Refugee resettlement<

The Caribbean

Caribbean governments address needs of children affected by migration

GUYANA, 11 September 2009 (IOM<)—The International Organization for Migration this week brought together nine Caribbean countries in Georgetown, Guyana to develop a framework and draft recommendations to address the needs of children affected by migration in the region.Read more<

Aid extremely vulnerable individuals and families<Caribbean<

Latin America

Migration major force in Americas for years to come

ANTIGUA, 4 February 2009 (CNS<)—To escape war and poverty, Latin Americans will continue to flock to neighboring countries and to the United States for work and security, making migration a dominant economic and social force in the Americas for years to come, migration experts said. ICMC Secretary General comments on the important pastoral and social role the Church has to play.Read more<

Brazil<Caribbean<Church networking and action<Colombia<Costa Rica<Ecuador<Guatemala<Latin America<Migration policy and governance<North America<Panama<United States of America<

After seven days of horror around the world

"Mayday!"

Responding to seven days filled with tragedy for boat people off the coasts of Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe, ICMC issues an international distress call for help to the victims. Read more<

Africa<Asia<Assist survivors of violence and trauma<Bangladesh<Caribbean<Congo<Eritrea<Ethiopia<Greece<Haiti<Human trafficking<Italy<Latin America<Migration policy and governance<Thailand<Yemen<

After seven days of horror around the world

Mayday!

An International distress call from ICMC to help boat people, in response to seven days filled with tragedies suffered by boat people off the coasts of Africa, Asia and the Americas.Read more<

Africa<Asia<Assist survivors of violence and trauma<Bangladesh<Caribbean<Congo<Eritrea<Greece<Haiti<Human trafficking<ICMC Headquarters<Italy<Latin America<Migration policy and governance<Thailand<Yemen<

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