COMMITTEE: General Assembly 2 (GA2)

QUESTION OF: Measures to enhance employment opportunities and integration for migrants and
refugees.
SUBMITTED BY: The Italian Republic
CO-SPONSORS: Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Greenpeace, Hungary, IOM,
Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Nigeria, Palestine, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, Sweden,
Syria, Spain, South Korea, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, UK, United States.

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The General Assembly,

Aware of the growing refugee crisis, taken note of by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
with a study discovering that nearly 300 million people are considered refugees or internally displaced in
2023,

Recognising the difference in qualifications and skill measurement between countries,

Noting with concern the struggles faced by refugees and migrants in social and cultural integration due to
a difference in practices and racial discrimination,

Reiterating the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights articles, which recognise the need for equal
and fair employment,

Applauding current actions towards more equitable employment, notably joint ventures like the Migrant
Talent Initiative (MTI) and Refugee Talent Pool (RTP),

1.​ Calls for the introduction of streamlined skills assessment procedures and recognition frameworks
that easily allow for the conversion of foreign qualifications to locally recognised ones, this can
be done through methods such as but not limited to:
a.​ The greater implementation of the national qualifications framework (NQF) to regions
outside the EU
b.​ The greater implementation of programs similar to the EU Blue Card initiative to be
implemented in customs unions such as the African Union (AU), and similar structures to
allow for freer movement and employment of highly skilled refugees
c.​ Universities and employers assess each applicant internally using frameworks that allow
for the consideration of:
i.​ Previous work experience
ii.​ Informal training
iii.​ Skills
iv.​ Achievements
d.​ Hold and run standardized tests that allow for the conversion of foreign qualifications to
locally recognised ones, these can be:
i.​ Held within voluntary educational institutions
 ii.​ Managed and overseen by domestic education providers in partnership with the
International Labour Organisation (ILO);

2.​ Calls for the implementation of diversity and inclusion training in corporate environments and
workplaces, these programs would be implemented by firms and organizations, which may
include:
a.​ Community outreach programs that work on improving outreach to refugees and migrants
in their local area, ensuring they are aware of opportunities made available to them, work
opportunities or programs to support their settlement
b.​ Awareness campaigns that improve knowledgeability of workers on having more diverse
workplaces and actions that can be taken to ensure greater inclusivity of migrants and
employees from different backgrounds
c.​ These programs would be put into place by implementing firms, organizations and
overseen by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the
International Labour Organization (ILO);

3.​ Calls for the placement of at least one Refugee and Migrant Integration Center (RMIC) in all
member states, to be overseen by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), this should
have a virtual presence they’d be in charge of:
a.​ Community engagement programs where:
i.​ Events where refugees and migrants can connect and network with local citizens
to allow for better transition into the local practices and culture
ii.​ Partnering refugees and migrants with volunteers that can show them around the
local facilities or societies
b.​ Language exchange programs where:
i.​ Pair refugees and immigrants with voluntary native speakers
ii.​ Increase the availability of translation services, whether online or physical, to
provide translation services for important documents submitted by
iii.​ Governments provide subsidized language training courses in partnership with
international education providers and the International Labour Organisation
(ILO) to ensure all migrants meet the sufficient standard of employability
c.​ Provide opportunities for vocational training through:
i.​ Courses and programs led by experts and overseen by the International Labour
Organisation (ILO) on various specialties such as accounting or carpentry
ii.​ Providing opportunities for hands-on work experience through internships or
guided employment shadowing experts and current employees;

4.​ Requests that all member states, especially those that are more economically developed, run
background checks on all refugees and migrants, especially those looking for employment, this is
done alongside the promotion of formal procedures and employment through methods such as but
not limited to:
a.​ Ensuring all customs abide by regulatory security procedures, which include ensuring and
confirming all refugees’ and migrants’ backgrounds allowing for their referral to a local
 government facility to further formalize registration and guarantee their effective
integration into society
b.​ Stronger border controls to limit illegal immigration and promote the movement of
people and refugees to official procedures, allowing for easier tracking of refugees and
ensuring they abide by and are knowledgeable of opportunities available to them, this can
be maintained through non-violent methods such as:
i.​ Technological methods such as drones and surveillance systems
ii.​ Physical methods such as patrol vehicles
c.​ Any migrants and refugees subject to failed background checks are subject to local
legislation and are to be handled by local authorities
d.​ The implementation of more streamlined migrant registration procedures, making it
easier for formal registration, this can be done through:
i.​ Centralizing all registration processes to a single entity, preferably the local
government
ii.​ Allowing for easier application of residency cards, or equivalent, to ensure all
refugees and migrants have a form of identification within all member states
e.​ Carrying out labor inspections ensuring the formal employment and proper treatment of
all workers, these can be overseen by the government alongside the International Labour
Organisation (ILO);

5.​ Supports initiatives aimed at greater inclusivity of refugees and migrants into the workforce
currently underway, including the Migrant Talent Initiative (MTI) and Refugee Talent Pool (RTP)
maintained through public-private partnerships, and would incentivize similar projects through:
a.​ Facilitation of the government for networking between NGOs and other bodies through:
i.​ enhanced collaboration, stakeholders can share resources, best practices, and
expertise
ii.​ maximise the impact of workforce integration programs
b.​ Decrease legal hindrances and requirements for joint ventures and partnerships through:
i.​ streamlining processes to foster collaboration and efficiency in integrating
refugees and migrants into the workforce.​
ii.​ amplifying legal procedures and offering tailored support;

6.​ Calls for the establishment or allocation of affordable housing facilities for those identified as
refugees and are incapable of affording shelter in ideal circumstances, this can be through:
a.​ Refugee Housing Assistance Program (RHAP):
i.​ Assign already established regions for housing strictly for refugees and migrants
with a low annual income
ii.​ Subsidize the facilitation and management of these housing units to allow for a
low maximum monthly rent subject to the refugee’s capability, a form of
financial aid
iii.​ Ensure these regions are in close proximity to employment opportunities and
basic utilities
 b.​ May need to initiate the development of new housing facilities to accommodate the
growing intake of migrants, this should be subject to the same subsidies and processes as
the Refugee Housing Assistance Program (RHAP) mentioned previously
c.​ Connecting affordable housing with transportation to facilitate the quicker and easier
movement to metropolitan centers and hence allowing for stronger geographic mobility
of labor;

7.​ Further encourages enforcing laws that guarantee the right to education for all children, regardless
of nationality or legal status, and provide support mechanisms to help integrate migrant children
into the education system in ways such as but not limited to:
a.​ advocating for and enforcing laws that explicitly state the right of migrant and refugee
children to access education without discrimination
b.​ establishing clear and non-discriminatory enrollment procedures, and communicating
these policies to schools, parents, and guardians
c.​ establishing preschool programs and daycare services that are accessible and culturally
sensitive to the needs of diverse communities
d.​ developing language learning initiatives, bilingual education programs, and supporting
services to assist children in acquiring the language of the host country
e.​ conducting professional development programs for educators that focus on cultural
awareness, sensitivity, and effective teaching strategies for diverse student populations
f.​ providing specialised support services, counselling, and resources to help children cope
with the emotional and psychological impact of migration
g.​ promoting inclusive policies that allow all students to participate in sports, arts, clubs,
and other extracurricular activities;

8.​ Coordinating activities and resources across different stakeholders:

a.​ Create a Refugee and Migrant Integration Council (RMIC) at the national level,
composed of representatives from government, international organisations, NGOs, and
the private sector
b.​ This council would be responsible for:
i.​ Overseeing the implementation of the resolution
ii.​ Facilitating communication and collaboration between stakeholders
iii.​ Coordinating resource allocation and identifying funding gaps
iv.​ Monitoring progress and evaluating the effectiveness of
implemented programs. (India)