The role of NGOs in the venezuelan migration crisis: A critical study

Abstract

This article presents an analysis of the role of the international agencies IOM and UNHCR in the Operation Welcome, created by Brazil to receive Venezuelan immigrants in Roraima. The main objective of Operation Welcome is to mitigate the effects of the migratory flow from Venezuela, which is facing a political, economic and social crisis. To put the planning and execution of the operation into practice, the Humanitarian Logistics Task Force (FT Log Hum) was conceived, which relied on the continuous and timely advice of a joint staff composed of members of the Army, Navy and Brazilian Air Force. International organizations, such as IOM and UNHCR have increased their presence in the state of Roraima to meet the needs of venezuelan migrants arriving in the country. The study aims to understand the work of these international agencies in the context of the Operation Welcome, through a qualitative methodology based on documental and bibliographic review. The study presents a historical context of the trajectories of IOM and UNHCR and analyzes the role of these organizations in the context of the Operation Welcome through a critical analysis. The research contributes to the advancement of academic knowledge in the area and is of great relevance to the academic community and actors involved in the humanitarian response.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.002-005