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 (6)

Measure
Measure types:
Practices and guidelinesPolicies, strategies, and action plansConsultation
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Culture

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.

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Labour and Social AffairsMinistry of Education and Research

The State party should strengthen vocational education and training, and language training as well as employment services for them.

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Education and Research

The State party should ensure that their education and professional qualifications and work experience abroad are adequately recognized.

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Labour and Social AffairsMinistry of Local Government and ModernisationMinistry of Education and Research

The State party should introduce special measures to improve the employment of persons with an immigration background.

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation

The State party should take targeted measures to address the discrimination faced by them in accessing housing.

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

The State party should remove linguistic and cultural barriers in accessing public and social services.