Regional Mixed Migration Program: Horn of Africa

Regional Mixed Migration Program: Horn of Africa Migration Response Center (MRC) Data Report – July 2016 In this first month following the pilot phase, there was a fourfold increase in migrant interviews as improved paper questionnaires were used and staff became more comfortable with data collection. Statistics below represent interviewed migrants, as the MRC service population is much larger than paper questionnaires could accommodate. 100% of migrants registered during this period were Ethiopian, though significant numbers of Yemenis were assisted. The typical migrant profile was a young male, former Ethiopian agriculturalist attempting to reach Saudi Arabia with hopes of undertaking economic activity who sought the MRC to satisfy immediate food, water, and shelter needs.

MRC Migrant Interviews by Month and Location Djibouti 305

19 JunePilot Pilot June

357 Migrants Interviewed in July 100% Ethiopian Nationals

28% Women

Ethiopia 47

29% Men Median journey: greater than 6 months

43% Children

Intended Destination 307 Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council 12 Djibouti

July Pilot July Launch

10

Intended Activity in Destination Country

June Pilot June

JulyLaunch Pilot July

41% Earn Money

Somalia

40% Seasonal Labor

42

6 Europe 4 Sudan 1 Yemen

9% Start a Business

22

8% Family Reunification 1% Study

June JunePilot Pilot

July Launch July Pilot

Reasons for Choice of Route

Migrant Interviews per MRC

40% Chosen by Smuggler 22% Recommended by Family 20% Closer to Home 2% Cheaper than Alternatives 6% Safer than Alternatives 4% Most Common Route

Means of Transport 52 % Vehicle 48 % On Foot

Note: data for Sudan and Yemen outside scope of this project

Data Source: MRC Data Collection System

Author: IOM Mixed Migration Program

Nairobi, Kenya

Contact: [email protected]

Regional Mixed Migration Program: Horn of Africa Migration Response Center (MRC) Data Report – July 2016

Immediate Migrant Needs

The majority of migrants were classified by MRC staff as migrant workers, alongside significant numbers of stranded migrants and potential victims of trafficking. Food, medical, and emergency shelter made up the largest portion of MRC direct assistance, corresponding directly to the three largest categories of immediate migrant needs.

95% Food and Water 69% Emergency Shelter 14% Medical

Nearly half of interviewed migrants were minors, the majority of whom were separated and unaccompanied. Of these, over half expressed a desire to return home. Significantly, 80 minors were identified as victims or potential victims of trafficking Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration made up the largest category of MRC referrals.

12% Psycho-Social Support 11% Clothing and NFIs

Migrant Protection Profile

Unaccompanied and Separated Minors

Protection Profile

Number of Migrants

Migrant Worker

234

Stranded Migrant

91

Potential Victim of Trafficking

90

Refugee

5

Detained Migrant

3

Asylum Seeker

2

68 Accompanied 76 Unaccompanied 9 Separated

82% Ages 15, 16, and 17 53% expressed desire to return home 80 Victims or potential victims of trafficking 13 Street Children 1 Child Soldier

Hardships and Human Rights Abuses

Migrant Service Referrals AVR/R

274

Family Tracing and Reunification

108

Other/Local Referrals

32

Emergency Relocation

29

Reception Service

153 Minors Registered, 43%

Hardship or Human Rights Abuse

Percentage of Migrants Reporting Suffering Abuse

Lack of Basic Needs (shelter, food, water)

13%

Severe Health Complications

5%

Physical Abuse, Assault or Torture

2%

7

Other Hardship

IOM Victim of Trafficking Process

6

Best Interest Determination

3

Data Source: MRC Data Collection System

Author: IOM Mixed Migration Program

3.4%

Nairobi, Kenya

Contact: [email protected]