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This publications portal is a repository of all IOM migration health publications from 2006 to present where IOM was a primary contributor.

Publications include peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical reports, training guides/manuals, policy briefs/discussion papers, factsheets, newsletters, research reviews, conference and poster presentations. These are categorized by topic, author, country/region covered as well as by year, language, and type of publication. The map reflects the countries covered by the publications.

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WMR 2010: The future of migration: building capacities for change

2010 Background/ Discussion paper English
Author/s: Greg Irving, Davide Mosca

This paper is one of 19 background papers which have been prepared for the IOM, 2010 World Migration Report entitled the “Future of Migration: Building Capacities for Change”. The 2010 report focuses on likely future trends in migration and the capacities that will be required by States, regional and international organizations, civil society and the private sector to manage migration successfully over the coming decades.

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Improving health care for migrant populations using practice innovations and strategic alliances to drive change: The U.S. case

2009 Background/ Discussion paper English
Author/s: Julia Puebla Fortier

In the United States, the last decade has seen significant advancement in policies, programs and research that addresses the improvement of health care for culturally diverse populations. This paper examines the impact of different players and policy agendas that have played a role in advancing the cause of better health care for migrants and minority communities. These include the role of service delivery innovations and policy developments, and the work of individual…

European Research on Migration and Health (Background Paper)

2009 Background/ Discussion paper English
Author/s: David Ingleby

This paper reviews the different kinds of research that are required in order to identify, analyse and remedy problems in the field of migrant health. It is divided into five sections: (1) Why is research on migrant health important? (2) What kinds of research are needed (3) Who carries out this research, what methods are involved, and what are the difficulties? (4) Research at the European (or global) level (5) Conclusions.

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Migration: A Social Determinant of the Health of Migrants

2009 Background/ Discussion paper English
Author/s: Anita Davies, Anna Basten, Chiara Frattini

This paper examines the relationship between migration and health from a human-rights and social equity based perspective. It discussed how migrationcan itself be seen as a determinant of migrants' health. Migrants are affected by social inequalities and are likely to go through several experiences during the migration process which puts their physical, mental and social well-being at risk. Migrants often face poverty and social exclusion, which has negative influences on…