Addressing migration and return migration from a gender perspective entails considering the differentiated experiences and needs of women and other people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC), who may face greater vulnerability. The notion of intersectionality is also important, since vulnerability can be accentuated by the intersection of multiple discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, socio-economic situation, nationality, age, migration status, among others.
From a gender and intersectional perspective, gender gaps and unequal power relations that hinder sustainable and successful (re)integration processes are identified, and the application thereof is central to proposing actions that are relevant to the empowerment and protection of women, people with diverse SOGIESC, as well as other groups that may face greater levels of vulnerability, in the host societies or societies of origin.
