Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

The Migrant Challenge to Public Health: Overcoming Disparities in Healthcare Offered to Migrants

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Health-Care Challenges Faced as Migrants Enter New Borders

3. Protected by Global Laws, Threatened by Local Politics

4. Taking Action: The Recommendations

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Screening and Its Importance for Migrant Health

4.3. Orienting Migrants to the Country’s Healthcare System: Identifying Barriers, Needs and Requirements

4.4. Mental Health: A Major Concern for Migrant Health

4.5. Women’s Health among Migrant Populations

4.6. The Plight of Undocumented Migrants (UMs)

4.7. Migrant Crises: Political and Institutional Contributions and Responsibility

4.8. The Role of Technology in Improving Healthcare Access and Delivery

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2

The Interplay between Transnationalism and Health Behavior of African Immigrants in America

Abstract

Introduction

Transnationalism

Transnational African Immigrants in America

Transnational Activities

Remittances

Hometown Associations (HTA)

Transnational African Immigrants in the Second Generation

Health Behaviors and Transnational African Immigrants

Lifestyle Choices and Perceptions toward Health

Stressors from Transnationalism

Conclusion

References

Biographical Sketches

Chapter 3

The Politics and Policy Implications of Widespread Immigrations in French Guyana

Abstract

Introduction

Immigration, Composite Population, Natural Movement and Social Structure

The Ethno-Cultural Claims as Consequential of the Major Socio-Demographic Shrink

Politics and Policy in the Public Discourse and Attitudes toward Immigrants

Urban Project in Cayenne as an Attempt to Engineer Demographics

The Politics on Three Folds: Immigration Policy, Population Policy and Immigrant Policy

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4

The Official Discourse and Reality Concerning the Current Education Situation of Migrant Farm Workers in Mexico

Abstract

Introduction

Primary Research Material

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5

Geopolitics and Integration Strategies in Germany: Self-Help Organizations as Pillars for Refugee Integration

Introduction

Migration: Theory and Practice

Migration Routes to Europe - Germany

Geopolitics as an Epicenter of Forces

Geopolitical Shock and Policy Shift

The Role of Self-Help Organizations in the Integration Process

Local Context

Methods

Procedure

Limitations

Data Analysis

Results

Discussion

References

Chapter 6

Obligations of States Parties under the Migrant Smuggling Protocol

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. The Substantive Framework of Obligations Laid Down in the Protocol

2.1. Obligation of Criminalisation

2.2. Obligation of Prevention

2.3. Obligation of Non-Commission

2.4. Obligation of Cooperation

3. State Responsibility for the Obligations Laid Down in the Protocol

3.1. Element of Breach

3.2. Element of Attribution

3.2.1. Attribution of a Breach Relating to the Obligation of Prevention

3.2.2. Attribution of a Breach Relating to the Obligation of Non- Commission

4. The Way Ahead

Conclusion

References

Biographical Sketch

Chapter 7

The Rights of Smuggled Migrants under the Migrant Smuggling Protocol

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Is a Smuggled Migrant a ‘Victim’?

3. The Rights of Smuggled Migrants under the Protocol

3.1. Rights Related to the Life and Dignity of Smuggled Migrants

3.1.1. Right to Physical and Psychological Care

3.1.2. Right to Non-Refoulement

3.2. Rights Related to Detention

3.2.1. Administrative Custody aboard a Vessel At Sea within the Legal Concept of a Deprivation of Liberty

3.2.2. The Arbitrariness of Detention of Smuggled Migrants At Sea

3.3. Rights Related To Return

3.3.1. Right to Be Returned

3.3.2. Right to Safe Return

4. The Way Forward

Conclusion

References

Biographical Sketch

Chapter 8

Meeting the Obligations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Abstract

Introduction

Current Situations on Migrants in the US and Europe

Past History on the Rights of Migrants Post WWII

The Return of Populism and Nationalism and Their Backlash on Migrants

Obligations to Migrants Regardless of Political Leanings

Shared Risks to Irregular Migrants and Receiving Communities if Failure to Meet the Obligation of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Geneva Conventions and Protocols

Limitations of Irregular Migrants to Influence the Society in Which They Live

Obligations of Civic Leaders for the Health and Safety of All Community Members

References

Biographical Sketch

Biography

Expert Commentary

Why Migrant Network and International Migration Cannot Be Schematically Separated?

Abstract

References

Index

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