IOM: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration for Sub-Sahara Migrants
Tighter European borders have resulted in increased numbers of sub-Sahara migrants being stranded in Morocco where they live in precarious conditions without access to basic services and – due to Morocco’s reinforced fight against crime – are threatened by frequent raids and deportations. Under these circumstances, many wish to return to their country of origin. For the first time, the Moroccan government has expressed its willingness to contribute to a voluntary return scheme, subject to additional funding from donors.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Maroc |
Aide d'urgence et protection
Assistance matérielle
|
15.12.2012
- 31.05.2014 |
CHF 700’000
|
- Morocco is a country of transit and origin for migrants who wish to enter Europe. For many irregular sub-Sahara migrants, Morocco has increasingly become a country of destination.
- Migrants often find themselves blocked on Moroccan territory for years, with no adequate access to basic services and in extremely vulnerable conditions. As a result of this desperate situation, many wish to return to their countries of origin.
- Since early 2012 the situation of migrants in Morocco has become increasingly difficult: With the Government’s legitimate decision to intensify its fight against crime in general, there has been a remarkable tightening of measures against the Sub-Saharan community in Morocco, including frequent raids and deportations, accompanied by significant levels of violence.
- The Moroccan Ministry of Interior has requested support from IOM to return 1000 migrants and offered to participate with in-kind contributions. It is the first time that Moroccan authorities are willing to partially fund a voluntary return scheme.
- Organisation internationale des migrations
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Assistance matérielle et services d’urgence
Thème transversal Droits de l'homme
Projet spécifique concernant l'égalité des sexes.
Type de soutien Aide publique au développement (APD)
Type de collaboration Coopération bilatérale
Type de financement Don
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Aide liée/non liée Aide non liée
Numéro de projet 7F08026
| Contexte |
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| Objectifs |
Contribute to a dignified solution to stranded irregular migrants in Morocco and to reduce the pressure on Morocco and ultimately on Europe created by these irregular migration flows. |
| Groupes cibles |
370 Sub-Sahara migrants in Morocco. Although all irregular migrants are in a vulnerable position, priority will be given to the most vulnerable cases, such as unaccompanied minors, single mothers, migrants with medical concerns and victims of trafficking. Depending on possible co-funding scenarios (Moroccan Government, European countries), the proposal can target up to 1’000 beneficiaries. |
| Effets à moyen terme |
Stranded, irregular migrants in Morocco returned home and are reintegrated into the communities in their countries of origin. |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats antérieurs: no previous phase |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Crédit |
Aide humanitaire |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Autre organisation internationale |
| Budget | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 700’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 700’000 |
| Phases du projet |
Phase 2
01.06.2014
- 31.07.2016
(Completed)
Phase 1 15.12.2012 - 31.05.2014 (Completed) |
