The Human Rights of Irregular Migrants in Europe

Publishers Council of Europe Zones Europe Type Guide / Guidelines / Principle Date of publication 2007 Document main thematic Child Protection/ Related Topic Total pages 20

Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Right’s issue paper on “the Human Rights of Irregular Migrants in Europe”. The document reviews the factors underlying irregular migration to Europe and the special vulnerability of those migrants. It further recalls the latters’ rights and describes frequent obstacles to their enjoyment. It contains 12 concluding remarks for action.