European Migration Network Asylum and Migration Glossary 6.0


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The purpose of the European Migration Network (EMN) Glossary of terms relating to Asylum and Migration is inter alia to improve comparability between EU Member States through the use and common understanding of the terms and definitions contained herein.  The Glossary is intended to serve as a useful European reference document for EMN National Contact Points (NCPs) and their national … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:15 May 2018
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Addressing facilitation of irregular migration by boats departing from North-Africa: EMN Inform


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This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Ad-Hoc Query (AHQ) on Measures implemented / planned by EU Mediterranean Member States to prevent irregular migration by means of boats departing from North-Africa. The AHQ gathered existing evidence on the facilitation of irregular migration by sea to the European Union perpetrated by facilitators (affiliated, or not, to organised criminal … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:31 Aug 2014
Geographic Focus:EU Mediterranean; North Africa
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Practical Measurse to Reduce Irregular Migration: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract This study is intended to provide an overview of existing approaches, mechanisms and measures to reduce irregular migration in the EU and Norway. In particular, its aim is to inform policymakers and practitioners about the practical measures that have proved effective in addressing the issue of irregular migration and to contextualise national policies and practices within the overall EU … Read More

Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General for Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:30 Oct 2012
Geographic Focus:Europe
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Singled Out: Exploratory study on ethnic profiling in Ireland and its impact on migrant workers and their families


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The report ‘Singled Out’ is an exploratory study on ethnic profiling in Ireland. It gives shocking insights to the treatment of Black and ethnic minority communities travelling to and from Northern Ireland and in police/immigration/security checks in the Republic.   Observation work identified that Black and members of ethnic minority communities were the focus of discriminatory checks on trains, buses and … Read More

Author(s):Fiona McGaughey
Publisher:Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Publication Date:01 Mar 2011
Geographic Focus:Ireland
ISBN:978 0 9562174 5 5
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