International recommendation

Persons with an immigrant background

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
Themes:
Access to employmentEquality and non-discriminationHousing
Populations of concern:
Persons with an immigrant background and ethnic minorities
Relevant CESCR articles:
Art. 11 – Adequate standard of livingArt. 2 – Non-discrimination, implementation and effective remedyArt. 6 – Work
Source:
CESCR/E/C.12/NOR/CO/6, para. 21

Recommended measures (5)

21. The Committee recommends that the State party fully implement the Action Plan against Racism and Discrimination on the grounds of Ethnicity and Religion in consultation with, and with the participation of, persons with an immigration background. In particular, it recommends that the State party:

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionMinistry of Education and Research

(a) Strengthen vocational education and training and language training, as well as employment services, for them.

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Education and Research

(b) Ensure that their education and professional qualifications and work experience abroad are adequately recognized;

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Education and ResearchMinistry of Labour and Social InclusionMinistry of Local Government and Regional Development

(c) Introduce special measures to improve the employment of persons with an immigration background.

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

(d) Take targeted measures to address the discrimination faced by them in accessing housing

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

(e) Remove linguistic and cultural barriers in accessing public and social services.