Publications Search
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.
An Analysis of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Policies in Relation to Migrants, Sex Workers, and Young and Vulnerable People in Migration‑affected Communities in South Africa
Author/s: IOM
Globally and in South Africa, IOM migration health programming seeks to promote the inclusion of migrants in laws, policies, and programmes at the global, regional, and national levels. Addressing incoherencies in health and non-health policies could reduce the exclusion of vulnerable migrants in services and programmes.
This report highlights findings and recommendations of the policy analysis research that was commissioned by IOM to investigate the degree of coherence among various…
Read moreEye on Migration and Health, Jan-Jun 2013
Author/s: IOM South Africa
This issue focused on IOMs efforts to support governments in these regions to integrate the health needs of migrants into national and regional plans, policies and strategies, taking into account their human rights, including the right to health.
Featured articles:
- IOM address the health of migrants in the Southern Africa mining sector
- Regional:IOM supports accelerated response to…
Key Populations, Key Solutions – A Gap Analysis and Recommendations for Key Populations and HIV in SA
Author/s: IOM South Africa
Migration and Health in South Africa: A review of the current situation and recommendations for achieving the World Health Assembly Resolution on the health of migrants
Author/s: IOM South Africa
A review of the current situation and recommendations for achieving the World Health Assembly Resolution on health of migrants. November 2010.
Content:
- Executive summary
- Introduction
- Migration, development and health in South Africa
Multiple forms of migration: internal and cross-border migration are global realities: Internal migration within South Africa…
Regional assessment on HIV prevention needs of migrants and mobile populations in Southern Africa
Author/s: IOM South Africa
A report of findings from an eight-country assessment of the HIV prevention needs of migrants and mobile populations in the SADC region. The assessment focused primarily on labour migrants employed in the agriculture, mining, transport, construction, informal cross border trade, as well as irregular migrants at a secondary level.
Content:
- Executive summary
- Introduction …
Eye on Migration Health, Issue 4, November 2010
Author/s: IOM RO Southern Africa
A bulletin of news, information and analysis on migration health in Southern Africa.
Content:
- IOM farm worker study reveals highest HIV prevalence ever reported among a working population in Southern Africa
- Introducing the partnership on health and mobility in East and Southern Africa
- Spaces of vulnerability - moving beyond stigmatizing migrants
- IOM implementing partner clinches second impumelelo innovations awards
- Keyhold garden help…
Regional Workshop on HIV Responses for Mine Workers, Their Families and Affected Communities in Southern Africa
Author/s: IOM, UNAIDS RSTESA, TEBA, SIDA, Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)
In response to the health and HIV vulnerabilities of mine workers, their families and the communities with which they interact, IOM in partnership with Southern African Development Community (SADC) HIV/AIDS Unit, United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS Regional Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa (UNAIDS RSTESA), and TEBA Development (Regional Office), organised a Regional Workshop on HIV Responses for Mine Workers, Their Families and Affected Communities in…
Read moreRegional workshop on HIV responses among seafarers and port-based communities in Southern Africa
Author/s: IOM Regional Office South Africa
Regional workshop on 4-6 November 2009 in Durban, South Africa
In response to the vulnerabilities faced by seafarers and port-based communities in the ports of southern Africa, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with Southern African Development Community (SADC), United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), International Labour Organization (ILO) and Trucking Wellness, organised a Regional Workshop on HIV…
Read moreEye on Migration and Health, Issue 2, November 2009
Author/s: IOM RO Southern Africa
A bulletin of news, information and analysis on migration health in Southern Africa.
IN THIS ISSUE:
- IOM project partner wins award at the 2009 investing in the future awards
- Traditional methods of promoting HIV education not having desires effect on migrant workers
- IOM and USAID officially launch Ripfumelo HIV care and prevention programme …
Eye on Migration Health, Issue 1, 2009
Author/s: IOM RO Southern Africa
A bulletin of news, information and analysis on migration health in Southern Africa.
- Editorial: Introducing PHAMSA and country consultations on HIV and mobility in Southern Africa
- HIV prevalence and vulnerability of farm workers
- Zambia: IOM migrant support centre in Chirundu
- Namibia: HIV programme to…