Promotion of Social Inclusion of Migrants in Argentina

This project engages national authorities, in charge of implementing migration and anti-discrimination policies, as well as civil society organizations, for the purpose of promoting social inclusion of migrants.

The National Directorate for Migration (DNM) has requested IOM’s assistance in facilitating intercultural dialogue between migrants and communities and the DNM local offices to promote social inclusion. In parallel, DNM has requested support in disseminating the National Migration Law No. 25.871. In addition, an information campaign aimed at raising awareness on the contribution of migrants is planned in association with the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism (INADI).

The main activities planned fall under the following components: 1) Strengthening of intercultural dialogue and coordination between civil society and governmental offices; 2) Promotion of civic/social and labour-market participation of migrants from other continents; and 3) Prevention of discrimination against migrants and awareness-raising of their rights. It is envisaged that after implementing the project activities, mechanisms strengthening the social inclusion of migrants will be in place, and awareness will be raised among key players on migration, human rights, inter-culturalism, gender and discrimination.