Educational situation of youth on the move in Latin America

• In Event: People on the Move in Latin America: Key Factors, Data and Education as an Effective Response

Proposal

In recent years, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has witnessed a surge in intraregional movement and significant displacement, highlighting a distinct set of protection concerns. This underscores the urgency of a well-coordinated regional response to safeguard the rights of individuals in transit. In the context of cross-border movements within the LAC region, the term "people on the move" acknowledges the diverse array of experiences encompassing motivations, legal statuses, scale, and composition. This inclusive term encompasses migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers, and those who have returned.

Presently, human mobility patterns in the region are marked by the massive displacement of Venezuelans, the movement of migrant caravans across Central America en route to the US border, and the repatriation of migrants to the Northern Triangle after often being forcibly removed from the US. In the face of this heightened regional mobility, host countries confront the task of addressing the needs of those on the move while ensuring their fundamental human rights, including the right to education.
Amidst the escalating cross-border mobility, LAC host nations have grappled with the challenge of integrating people on the move into their national education systems to uphold their commitment to providing education for all.
In this context, the purpose of this presentation is to introduce the Regional Monitoring Framework for students on the move in the LAC region, along with its key components. The creation of the Regional Monitoring Framework arose from the necessity for enhanced data collection and support for evidence-based development and implementation of educational policies that uphold the right to education for individuals on the move. The Framework seeks to address the hurdles presented by data scarcity and enact a significant shift in data collection practices. While the mass displacement of Venezuelans prompted its inception, the Framework aims to encompass all mobile individuals within the region.
During the conceptualization and development of the Framework, ORGANIZATION employed a blended approach of support and coordination to encourage the involvement of diverse stakeholders. For instance, in-depth discussions were held with partners who are typically engaged in Education in Emergencies (EiE), including the Education and Human Mobility Working Group, the Quito Process, the Regional Education Group (GRE), and regional Ministries of Education. ORGANIZATION's role as a neutral mediator facilitated crucial dialogues and involvement from partners regarding this vital issue for Member States. The ongoing implementation and evolution of the Framework remain pivotal in ensuring the incorporation of individuals on the move into national EMIS (Education Management Information Systems) systems.

Author

• Florencia Saffirio