What is the Integration Sector?
Priority Needs
The Regional Integration Sector, based on consultations with National and Sub-regional Integration Sectors has identified three priority socio-economic integration needs. These priorities are in line with the pillars of the Regional Socioeconomic Integration Strategy, which has been elaborated in the dual framework of the R4V Platform and the Quito Process:
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First, regularization processes and their linkages to promote integration. Regular status and documentation were reported as the main concerns of Venezuelan refugees and migrants, affecting access to the formal labour market and essential services, particularly during COVID-19.
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Second, access to livelihood opportunities, in particular for women and youth. Barriers include local languages in some countries (e.g., Brazil and the Caribbean), costly and bureaucratic processes for the recognition of professional titles, degrees and qualifications, lack of childcare support, inability to access financial services, discrimination, limited (self-) employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, or lack of awareness by employers of labour rights and recruitment processes, as well as the migrant workers’ inclusion in host countries’ social protection systems.
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Third, social cohesion between refugees and migrants and their host communities. The long-term presence of Venezuelan refugees and migrants, coupled with limited employment opportunities and increasing pressures on essential services and the environment, as well as the spread of false information, have contributed to increasing xenophobia and discrimination, including gender discrimination faced by women and LGBTQI+ people.
Response Strategy
The Integration Sector will support approaches, partnerships and tools to promote the socioeconomic integration of Venezuelan refugees and migrants in a gender, age and diversity-responsive manner, while contributing to overall local sustainable development, through the implementation of the “Regional Strategy for the Socio-Economic Integration of Refugees and Migrants from Venezuela and their Host Communities.”
The Sector’s response will focus on promoting socio-economic integration (during and post-COVID-19), reducing xenophobia and promoting social cohesion, particularly for those affected economically by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes those a) unemployed or underemployed, b) working in the informal sector, including domestic services, and c) workers not included in social protection systems, with a crosscutting focus on women, youth, marginalized groups (indigenous, persons with specific needs, LGBTQI+ people), GBV survivors and those at risk of GBV or evictions.
- The first response priority aims to link regularization processes with others that promote integration, for example by advocating for access to work in the formal sector and to work-related documentation requirements, such as work permits, and de-facto access to work by sensitizing relevant actors (e.g., ministries of labor, employment agencies and the private sector) on labour rights and the mechanisms for the recruitment of refugees and migrants.
- The second response priority aims to facilitate economic recovery and access to livelihood opportunities for Venezuelan refugees and migrants by identifying and sharing best practices on easing administrative processes for degree and qualifications recognition, alternatives to the apostille and solutions to address high processing costs.
- The third response priority will promote social cohesion, through campaigns and/or sensitization initiatives that strengthen civic coexistence and cultural exchanges and contribute to eradicating sexualized stereotypes of Venezuelan women and girls.
Documents
Sitrep Abril (2025)
Este informe situacional ofrece una visión integral de las actividades llevadas a cabo mensualmente por los socios de R4V en Chile. Destaca las principales iniciativas, intervenciones y resultados orientados a satisfacer las necesidades de refugiados y migrantes, con un enfoque en sectores como seguridad alimentaria, integración, protección, salud, alojamiento, entre otros. El informe también refleja los esfuerzos de colaboración entre los socios para garantizar una respuesta coordinada, así como los desafíos y logros encontrados durante la implementación de estas actividades.
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Sitrep March (2025)
This situational report provides a comprehensive overview of the activities carried out by R4V partners in Chile monthly. It highlights key initiatives, interventions, and outcomes aimed at addressing the needs of refugees and migrants, with a focus on sectors such as food security, integration, protection, health, shelter, among others. The report also reflects collaboration efforts among partners to ensure a coordinated response, as well as any challenges and achievements encountered during the implementation of these activities.
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Sitrep Marzo (2025)
Este informe situacional ofrece una visión integral de las actividades llevadas a cabo mensualmente por los socios de R4V en Chile. Destaca las principales iniciativas, intervenciones y resultados orientados a satisfacer las necesidades de refugiados y migrantes, con un enfoque en sectores como seguridad alimentaria, integración, protección, salud, alojamiento, entre otros. El informe también refleja los esfuerzos de colaboración entre los socios para garantizar una respuesta coordinada, así como los desafíos y logros encontrados durante la implementación de estas actividades.
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Sitrep January-February
This situational report provides a comprehensive overview of the activities carried out by R4V partners in Chile monthly. It highlights key initiatives, interventions, and outcomes aimed at addressing the needs of refugees and migrants, with a focus on sectors such as food security, integration, protection, health, shelter, among others. The report also reflects collaboration efforts among partners to ensure a coordinated response, as well as any challenges and achievements encountered during the implementation of these activities.
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GIFMM Colombia: Informe de Resultados. Asentamientos humanos de Norte de Santander: Oportunidades de Múltiple Impacto desde la Economía Circular
Este estudio analiza las condiciones y capacidades de los asentamiento informales de Cúcuta-Norte de Santander y plantea posibles intervenciones de trabajo basados en la economía circular con impacto en la gestión de residuos sólidos y medios de vida.
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Sitrep Enero-Febrero (2025)
Este informe situacional ofrece una visión integral de las actividades llevadas a cabo mensualmente por los socios de R4V en Chile. Destaca las principales iniciativas, intervenciones y resultados orientados a satisfacer las necesidades de refugiados y migrantes, con un enfoque en sectores como seguridad alimentaria, integración, protección, salud, alojamiento, entre otros. El informe también refleja los esfuerzos de colaboración entre los socios para garantizar una respuesta coordinada, así como los desafíos y logros encontrados durante la implementación de estas actividades.
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Joint Needs Assessment - Panama
This is the first joint needs assessment with in-destination Venezuelans in Panama to identify the needs of Venezuelan refugees and migrants. This exercise supports the planning process for the Refugee and Migrant Response Plan RMRP 2025-2026 and channels resources for the response to refugees and migrants of Venezuela. Some of these results are incorporated in the regional Refugee and Migrants Needs Analysis, launched on the 5th of September 2024. The data collection was jointly conducted with Activados Panamá.
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Sitrep December
This situational report provides a comprehensive overview of the activities carried out by R4V partners in Chile monthly. It highlights key initiatives, interventions, and outcomes aimed at addressing the needs of refugees and migrants, with a focus on sectors such as food security, integration, protection, health, shelter, among others. The report also reflects collaboration efforts among partners to ensure a coordinated response, as well as any challenges and achievements encountered during the implementation of these activities.
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