Transferability of Social Rights in International Migration Contexts: A Systematic Reviews of Effectiveness Challenges

Abstract

This study investigates the critical intersection of international migration and social security, focusing on the transferability and effectiveness of social rights for migrants. It examines core concepts such as the human need for security, the role of social security systems, and the influence of such protection on migration, alongside the function of international social security agreements designed to uphold principles like equal treatment and portability of rights. The central research question guiding this inquiry is whether international migrants, in practice, benefit from social protection and the transferability of their social rights in full accordance with the principles of equity and equality proclaimed by international instruments. To address this, the methodology employed is a systematic review of existing scientific literature, synthesizing and critically evaluating empirical and theoretical studies. The anticipated results will illuminate the practical extent to which these proclaimed rights are realized, detailing current access, identifying challenges, barriers, and disparities in migrants' access to social protection, and ultimately assessing the gap between the theoretical framework of social rights and the lived experiences of mobile populations, thereby shedding light on current challenges and prospects for improvement.

JEL Classification: F22, F55, H55

Paper type: Theorical research