Migration Governance and the Pandemic: A Multilevel Governance Approach

Abstract

Migration can be defined as the human movement from one place to another. Article 13 of UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) guarantees freedom of movement. To curb COVID-19, many nations and international organisations restricted free movement. Governance of ‘migration’ became important in the pandemic-stricken world. This article from a multilevel governance perspective examines the policies/ initiatives on governing migration to contain COVID-19 at different levels. For this, the paper assesses the WHO’s directives, Government of India’s measures and steps taken by the regional government of Kerala to address the issue.