Article 26 Backpack™ — The Universal Human Rights Tool for Academic Mobility

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Academic institutions

Research papers, synthesis reports, country and programme studies are collected from many academic institutions and national, regional and international professional associations.

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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017.

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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Recognition and portability of skills

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Skills development can be viewed from a life-cycle perspective of building, maintaining and improving competencies and skills. A holistic approach to skills development encompasses the following features: access to good basic education; development of cognitive and core skills, including literacy, numeracy, communication, problem-solving and learning ability; and, availability of continuous training opportunities targeting adult and older workers. Systems to improve recognition of attained skills across occupations, industries and countries improve the employability of workers, reduce labour shortages, and promote good working conditions for migrant workers.

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Knowledge Products:

Tools and guidance

The platform includes a variety of practical tools and guidance materials developed by the ILO at global and national levels. The resources include guides, case studies, cheklist, visual materials and more, and they cover a wide range of topics. Some are specifically aimed at certain groups of stakeholders, for example employers, workers or governments, and some are designed to support specific groups of beneficiaries.

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30 Mar 2022

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Article 26 Backpack™ — The Universal Human Rights Tool for Academic Mobility

Article 26 Backpack is a cloud-based storage of certifications of academic experience. Its name and the concept are based on Art. 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states the Right to Education. The Backpack is a reference to the past accomplishments and achievements.

It is explicitly made for and only accessible for young people above 18, who are displaced because of war, conflict or economic conditions.

This tool is consequently made for refugees to store the educational and professional background, as well as the goals, in a secure way and to share this with universities or employers.

There is also a possibility to add Credential Evaluation.

Content

Within the account of the User all the stored documents can be found and shared with institutions and employers

Who should use the Backpack?

At the moment, the Backpack is for people 18 and over, with a high school diploma or baccalaureate, whose education has been affected by war, conflict or economic conditions. Someday, the Backpack will be available to all people.

How to get a Backpack?

Backpack users — Backpackers — should have an email address and access to the internet. Backpackers sign-up for Backpacks during events held at local universities and community centers with the assistance of counselors and guides.

Steps

Only an e-mail address and internet connection are required
Users must register and create their account here.
Users might take a picture of their documentation or also store their digital documents in the cloud.
When attending courses at local universities and community centers, Users can sign up to collect the ‘Backpacks’, thus gaining new experience and a new storage element.

Learn more about the Backpack by reading the web comic "Hope is good. A plan is better: The Article 26 Backpack".

Frequently asked questions

https://backpack.ucdavis.edu/help?language=en