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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.
To browse or search: simply use the filter options on the left-hand side. Alternatively, you can enter keyword/s in the search box. Selecting a specific publication will lead to a ‘download’ link or link to the website where the document is housed. Here is the step-by-step guide for your reference.
Manual on Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies and Displacement
Author/s: International Organization for Migration
The present Manual aims to facilitate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) experts and managers in designing, implementing and evaluating community-based MHPSS (CB MHPSS) programmes, projects and activities for emergency-affected and displaced populations in humanitarian settings. It is specifically designed to support managers and experts hired by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). However, it can also be used, in its entirety or in some of its components, by…
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Assistência às vítimas de tráfico de pessoas: Guia para profissionais da saúde
Author/s: IOM, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Para muitas vítimas do tráfico de pessoas, as conseqüências físicas e psicológicas da experiência de tráfico podem ser graves e duradouras. Os profissionais de saúde podem entrar em contato com as vítimas do tráfico em diferentes estágios do processo de tráfico e em diferentes momentos de sua recuperação. Para profissionais de saúde, diagnosticar e tratar pessoas traficadas pode ser excepcionalmente desafiador, por isso ao estar informado e atento, este…
Training packages for health professionals to improve access and quality of health services for migrants and ethnic minorities, including the Roma : Training materials
Author/s: Andalusian School of Public School
The project "Training packages for health professionals to improve access and quality of health services for migrants and ethnic minorities, including the Roma ( MEM-TP)" has received funding from the European Union, in the framework of the Health Programme (2008-2013). This document contains the core content of the training materials.
Pautas para mejorar el bienestar psicosocial de las poblaciones migrantes y en situación de vulnerabilidad
Author/s: Marcelo Pisani, Jefe de Misión
Su objetivo es difundir la perspectiva desde donde se entiende el enfoque y la respuesta psicosocial para facilitar la incorporación de dicha perspectiva en los procesos de diseño de iniciativas pertinentes para las poblaciones beneficiarias.
Por otro lado, entrega herramientas específicas que permiten orientar y comprender el contexto de los individuos y comunidades para identificar las necesidades psicosociales.
Migración Saludable en América Central: Aprenda Facilitando
Author/s: Carlos Van der Laat, Lucía Maquieira Caeiro
Master toolkit: Guiding document - how to use the AIDS and mobility Europe master toolkit
Author/s: AIDS & Mobility Associated Partners
This guide has been written for the AIDS & Mobility Europe (A&M) Master Toolkit. The A&M project 2008-2011 served as a pilot project to test whether the transcultural mediator model could be successfully implemented in a range of different sites and with diverse key populations. Partners decided at the beginning of the project that documenting the model and its materials would be a main result and output.
This…
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Migración Saludable en América Central: Aprende Haciendo
Author/s: IOM
El presente manual fue elaborado en conjunto con el Fondo de Cooperación UNFPA/AECID; con el objetivo de formar y sensibilizar a proveedores de salud y funcionarios vinculados con migración sobre las condiciones que aumentan la vulnerabilidad de las poblaciones migrantes en América Central, con énfasis en su salud. Se busca fortalecer las acciones de protección y apoyo en las comunidades de origen, tránsito y destino, bajo un enfoque de derechos humanos e…
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Migración Saludable en América Central: Manual de Referencia
Author/s: Carlos Van der Laat, Lucía Maquieira Caeiro
An action oriented training manual on gender, migration and HIV
Author/s: Sonke Gender Justice Network, IOM South Africa
Caring for Trafficked Persons: Guidance for Health Providers (Chinese)
Author/s: IOM, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Trafficking in Persons
For many trafficked persons, the physical and psychological aftermath of a trafficking experience can be severe and enduring. Health providers may come into contact with victims of trafficking at different stages of the trafficking process and at different stages of their recovery. For health practitioners, diagnosing and treating trafficked persons can be exceptionally challenging. The informed and attentive health care provider can play an important role in…