Regional Mixed Migration Program: Horn of Africa. Migration Response Center (MRC) Data Report â July 2016. Migrant Int
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]