International Conference

International Conference

Effects of Migration on Population Structures in Europe

Vienna/Austria, 1-2 December 2008

Organiser: Vienna Institute of Demography / IIASA

Call for Papers 

Unprecedented streams of migration to European countries have forced European governments to reconsider their immigration policies. On the one hand, there is the perception that labour migration is needed to help fill the projected gap in the labour force that will result from the low fertility levels in most European countries. On the other hand, a large volume of immigration from outside Europe may change the cultural, social and even political face of Europe. What is going to happen with migration in the future? Given the further divide of the world into rich and poor, do we expect more people to look for a better life and seek their fortune in Europe? What could be political measures aimed at optimising migration flows and what should be their guiding criteria? This question is very much related to the effect migration has on the labour force and on social security systems. What should be the criteria for judging the impact of migration on the future ethnic and religious composition of the population? Migrants often do not come alone: they bring their families and have children in the countries of destination. What is the effect of migration on fertility in the receiving countries? How does it affect the health and education status in Europe? These are some of the questions this conference will address.

We expect contributions on the following topics:

  1. Forecasting migration

  2. Effects of migration on population size and age structure

  3. Effects of migration on labour and pension system

  4. Effects of migration on religion and ethnic composition

  5. Migration and fertility

Organising Committee

The Organising Committee consists of Wolfgang Lutz and Sergei Scherbov, both from the Vienna Institute of Demography of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and IIASA.
Please e-mail all submissions to conference.vid@oeaw.ac.at
Submissions should include an abstract and, wherever possible, the full paper and be sent to the VID by 1 September 2008. Acceptance decisions will be communicated before 15 October 2008.
http://www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/empse/index.html

 

10/13,2008 Posted to General

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Education without Borders

Education without Borders: Inspiring Learning in a Changing World
2008 Migrant Education Program Annual Conference

October 28 - 30, 2008

Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel and Conference Center
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406


The Pennsylvania Department of Education, in partnership with the Center for Schools and Communities, is sponsoring a two and a half day Migrant Education Program Conference from October 28-30, 2008 at the Sheraton Park-Ridge Hotel and Conference Center.
This conference will offer tools, strategies and resources to strengthen and support the academic and social success of Migrant Education Program students through:
  • Promising practices for migrant education studentsʼ school success
  • Educational and support services that address migrant studentsʼ special needs
  • Parent engagement efforts
  • National updates on federal migrant program requirements

 

Who should attend?

Migrant Education Program staff, including project managers, data specialists, parent coordinators, recruiters, and student support specialists, school district teachers, guidance counselors and administrators and community organizations.
 

How do I register?

There is no fee to attend the conference. To register, please complete the online registration.
If you have questions about registration, please contact Carmen Gonzalez at the Center for Schools and Communities at                717-763-1661        , ext. 158.
 
Meals
Registration includes breakfast, lunch and a recognition dinner on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday, October 30th.
 
Lodging
Lodging accommodations for Migrant Education Program staff have been arranged by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Center for Schools and Communities.
Travel and lodging for school district personnel and other attendees are the responsibility of the participants. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for participants attending the conference at a special rate of $139 per night plus tax. This rate will be available through Friday, September 26, 2008. Rooms are limited and the block may sell out prior to cut-off date so make your reservations early!
To register online for overnight lodging at the Sheraton Park Ridge, please visit the Sheraton Park Ridgeʼs website.



Please note: Upon arrival and check-in, you may be asked for a credit card or cash deposit for incidentals such as phone calls, movies, room service, etc. A credit card or cash deposit is not required if these services are not used. Please inform the hotel staff of your decision at the time of registration.  

Act 48

The Center for Schools and Communities, as a division of the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, is offering Act 48 professional development credit for those with Pennsylvania teaching or administrative certificates.Participants must attend the workshop from beginning to end to receive credit.Only specified trainings are available for credit.A facilitator will distribute the Record of Attendance form at the beginning of the workshop and collect the required information upon the completion of the workshop.If you are interested in receiving Act 48 credit, please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
 
Questions
If you have questions about the conference, please contact Jan Vass at the Center for Schools and Communities,                717-763-1661        , ext.192, fax 717-763-2083, or email  jvass@csc.csiu.org.

 

Conference sponsored by:

Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education, Migrant Education Program

Conference coordinated by:

Center for Schools and Communities

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Jamaica Ratifies the UN Migrant Workers Convention (MWC)

 

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No. MRI/MWC2008/02                        1 October 2008                                    ENGLISH

Re: Jamaica Ratifies the UN Migrant Workers Convention (MWC)

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to inform you that Jamaica has ratified the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (MWC).

Many congratulations to the civil society actors and others who worked hard for this achievement.

Migrants Rights International is currently in the process of developing partnership for further efforts in the global campaign for universal ratification. Jamaica is the 39th State to ratify the MWC. After 18 years of existence, the Convention has still not been ratified by the other 153 UN member states. No Western migrant-receiving country has ratified the Convention.

If your organization is interested in working with us on ratification of the MWC in your country, please contact us at migrantsrightsinternational@gmail.com.

Please find below additional information about the Migrant Workers Convention, including a list of the countries that have ratified.

Best wishes,

Migrants Rights International

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No. MRI/MWC2008/02                        1 octobre 2008                                    FRANCAIS

Re: Jamaïque a ratifié la Convention des Travailleurs Migrants (CTM) de l´ONU

Chères amies, chers amis,

Nous sommes contents de pouvoir vous informer que Jamaïque a ratifié la Convention Internationale sur la Protection des Droits de tous les Travailleurs Migrants et des Membres de leur Famille de l'ONU (en anglais : UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families).

C´est un progrès important en faveur de la reconnaissance des droits humains des travailleurs migrants et leurs familles, ainsi que pour le renforcement des protections pour des travailleurs migrants autour du monde, réalisé par ce pays. Beaucoup de félicitations aux acteurs de la société civile et aux autres qui ont travaillé dur pour ce succès.   

Migrants Rights International est en train de développer un partenariat pour plus des efforts dans la campagne mondiale pour la ratification universelle. Jamaïque est le 39ème pays qui a ratifié la Convention. Après 18 années d'existence, la Convention n'a pas encore été ratifié par les autres 153 États membres de l'ONU. Aucun pays de l'Ouest, qui reçoit beaucoup de migrants, a ratifié la Convention.

Si votre organisation est intéressée à travailler avec nous pour la ratification de la Convention sur les droits des travailleurs migrants dans votre pays, veuillez nous contacter à migrantsrightsinternational@gmail.com.

Veuillez trouver ci-dessus d'information supplémentaire sur la Convention sur les droits des travailleurs migrants, y compris une liste des pays qui l'ont ratifié.

Meilleures salutations,

Migrants Rights International

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No. MRI/MWC2008/02                        1 octubre 2008                             ESPAÑOL (More)

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lets go !


Ciao cari,

adesso si comincia!!!   :)
facciamolo crescere...

a presto 
janosch   


Brescia 2007


 

09/27,2008 Posted to General

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