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International Migration, Health and Human Rights (Health & Human Rights Publication)
International Migration Health and Human Rights - Health & Human Rights Publication Author:World Health Organization This publication draws attention to important health and human rights issues that migration poses for health policy-makers. These include the magnitude of, and reasons for, migration; migrating health professionals and "the brain drain"; forced migration and its health implications; detaining and screening at the borders; health and human rights... more » issues of migrants once in the host country and the most vulnerable categories of migrants. "International Migration, Health and Human Rights" also examines important topical developments, including emerging infectious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and international trade agreements, such as WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). It recognizes the global economic benefits of liberalizing migration and urges that migration policies and programmes promote the health and human rights of migrants. This publication will serve as a guide to emphasize important human rights principles by which governments, policy-makers and other actors can design and implement health policies and programmes in the context of migration.« less