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xenophobia


At the international level, no universally accepted definition of xenophobia exists, though it can be described as attitudes, prejudices and behaviour that reject, exclude and often vilify persons, ba [..]
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assimilation


Adaptation of one ethnic or social group – usually a minority – to another. Assimilation involves the subsuming of language, traditions, values, mores and behaviour or even fundamental vital interests [..]
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assisted voluntary return


Administrative, logistical, financial and reintegration support to rejected asylum seekers, victims of trafficking in human beings, stranded migrants, qualified nationals and other migrants unable or [..]
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asylum seeker


A person who seeks safety from persecution or serious harm in a country other than his or her own and awaits a decision on the application for refugee status under relevant international and national [..]
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brain drain


Emigration of trained and talented individuals from the country of origin to another country resulting in a depletion of skills resources in the former.
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brain gain


Immigration of trained and talented individuals into the destination country. Also called "reverse brain drain".
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circular migration


The fluid movement of people between countries, including temporary or long-term movement which may be beneficial to all involved, if occurring voluntarily and linked to the labour needs of countries [..]
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country of origin


The country that is a source of migratory flows (regular or irregular).
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emigration


The act of departing or exiting from one State with a view to settling in another.
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facilitated migration


Fostering or encouraging of regular migration by making travel easier and more convenient. This may take the form of a streamlined visa application process, or efficient and well-staffed passenger ins [..]
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