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The global response to climate change is at a crossroads. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), in its sixth assessment report summary for policymakers, notes that it is “more likely than not” that global average temperature increase will surpass 1.5 °C in the coming… Read More
In 2023, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), iDiaspora, the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), the Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC), and the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) partnered to organize three Global Diaspora Virtual Exchanges on… Read More
This report is an annual overview of activities led and implemented by the Migration Health Division of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2022, in close collaboration with Member States, other United Nations agencies and partners, to respond to major health needs in the context… Read More
Dieser Bericht bietet eine Momentaufnahme internationaler Daten zu verschiedenen Migrationsthemen, die für politische Entscheidungsträgerinnen und Entscheidungsträger, die Öffentlichkeit und andere relevant sind.
La seconde session du Dialogue international sur la migration (IDM) 2021 de l’OIM s’est tenue les 14 et 15 octobre sur le thème : Tirer parti de la migration aux fins d’un relèvement résilient et durable après la pandémie : chances et défis.
This publication outlines a new approach to mainstreaming migration into local development plans to harness the role of local authorities as key actors in migration and development initiatives.
The first edition of the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) in 2022 took place from 28 February to 2 March 2022 on the theme: Global Compact for Migration Implementation in Practice: Successes, Challenges and Innovative Approaches. The session was dedicated to the International Migration… Read More
In 2021 IOM’s International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) second session was held on 14 and 15 October on the topic Leveraging Migration for a Resilient and Sustainable Post-pandemic Recovery: Opportunities and Challenges.
Migration can be a powerful driver for sustainable development and is recognized as a cross-cutting issue throughout the entire 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. While the inclusion of migration in the 2030 Agenda presents countries with a series of new migration data challenges and… Read More
This document analyses global, regional and thematic trends that emerge from MGI data in relation to the general commitment and the range of associated actions for each of the 23 Global Compact for Migration objectives. Grounded on the mapping of MGI indicators against Global Compact objectives,… Read More
Le changement climatique et la dégradation de l’environnement sont incontestablement des préoccupations majeures, et leurs incidences sur la migration, la santé, la paix et le développement durable sont déjà manifestes dans toutes les régions du monde.
El cambio climático y la degradación medioambiental —cuyos efectos sobre la migración, la salud, la paz y el desarrollo sostenible ya son manifiestos en todas las regiones del mundo— son, sin lugar a duda, motivos de gran preocupación. En 2011 se celebró la primera sesión del Diálogo Internacional… Read More
Climate change and environmental degradation are undoubtedly major concerns, and their impact on migration, health, peace and sustainable development are already manifest in all regions of the world. Ten years after the first IDM devoted to the emerging nexus between migration, environment and… Read More
This report provides a snapshot of international data across a range of migration topics that are relevant to policymakers, the public and others. This overview of key migration trends is of particular importance due to not only the migration-related aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals and… Read More
This report is an annual overview of activities led and implemented by the Migration Health Division of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2020, in partnership with Member States, United Nations agencies and other partners in the international community, to respond to the COVID-… Read More
Si les migrations sont un phénomène ancien, leur gouvernance, quant à elle, est relativement récente. L’édification d’États indépendants en Afrique du Nord et de l’Ouest et la construction d’identités nationales, l’extension du contrôle des États sur la vie des personnes et la fourniture de… Read More
This booklet is a compilation of success stories stemming from the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) process. Reflecting on the achievements of the MGI programme on the eve of its fifth anniversary, this publication includes examples from several countries that have used the MGI as basis to… Read More
This report is an annual overview of activities led and implemented by the Migration Health Division of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2019, in partnership with Member States, United Nations agencies and other partners in the international community, to meet the operational… Read More
Migration is old, but its governance is relatively recent. The building of independent States in North and West Africa, the construction of national identities, the extension of States’ control over the lives of individuals and the provision of services to the population soon raised the issue of… Read More
In this paper, Guofu Liu highlights the central role of international cooperation in the field of migration to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. After presenting the main challenges raised by the pandemic for international cooperation on migration, the paper explores good practices in this area. It… Read More
Le monde compte actuellement plus de jeunes que jamais auparavant : 1,8 milliard de personnes, soit la génération la plus nombreuse de l’histoire. Sur les 258 millions de migrants internationaux en 2017, 11 % environ avaient moins de 24 ans. Les jeunes ont un rôle essentiel à jouer dans les… Read More
El número de jóvenes en el mundo hoy en día no tiene precedentes y asciende a 1.800 millones, siendo así la generación más vasta de la historia. De los 258 millones de migrantes internacionales en 2017, alrededor del 11% eran menores de 24 años. Los jóvenes desempeñan un papel fundamental en los… Read More
This review revisits the role of inter-State consultation mechanisms on migration (ISCMs) in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration with the aim to identify their potential contribution in attaining the global compact commitments and the potential complementarity and added value… Read More
The global meeting of consultative processes on migration (known as GRCP) periodically brings together the Chairs and Secretariats of the main inter-State consultation mechanisms on migration or ISCMs – regional consultative processes on migration (RCPs), interregional forums on migration (IRFs)… Read More
There are currently more young people in the world than ever, around 1.8 billion, representing the largest generation in history. Of the 258 million international migrants in 2017, around 11 per cent were under 24 years of age. Young people have a key role to play in policy discussions, and are… Read More
L’adoption, en décembre 2018, du Pacte mondial pour des migrations sûres, ordonnées et régulières et du Pacte mondial sur les réfugiés a marqué une nouvelle étape dans la coopération internationale visant à gérer les mouvements de personnes et à y répondre. Le chapitre 11 fait le point sur cet… Read More
To foster cooperation and mutual exchange between the regional consultative processes on migration (RCPs), IOM has been organizing since 2005 Global Meetings of RCP Chairs and Secretariats (Global RCP Meeting). The report summarizes the discussions and key outcomes of the Sixth Global RCP Meeting… Read More
This review revisits the role of inter-State consultation mechanisms on migration (ISCMs) in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration with the aim to identify their potential contribution in attaining the global compact commitments and the potential complementarity and added value… Read More
Глобальное совещание консультативных процессов по вопросам миграции (известное как ГРКП) периодически объединяет председателей и секретариаты основных механизмов межгосударственных консультаций по вопросам миграции, или ММГК, - таких как региональные консультативные процессы по вопросам миграции (… Read More
La Reunión Global de Presidencias y Secretarías de los Procesos Consultivos Regionales sobre Migración (conocida como GRCP) reúne periódicamente a las presidencias y secretarías de los principales mecanismos de consulta interestatales sobre migración o MCIM —procesos consultivos regionales sobre… Read More
This review revisits the role of inter-State consultation mechanisms on migration (ISCMs) in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration with the aim to identify their potential contribution in attaining the global compact commitments and the potential complementarity and added value… Read More
The Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) process has been rolled out in 50 countries, more than a quarter of UN Member States and almost a third of IOM Member States. This report uses data collected through the MGI to analyse trends and identify areas with potential for further development in… Read More
The global meeting of consultative processes on migration (known as GRCP) periodically brings together the Chairs and Secretariats of the main inter-State consultation mechanisms on migration or ISCMs – regional consultative processes on migration (RCPs), interregional forums on migration (IRFs)… Read More
The Migration Health Division of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) acts with Member States, UN agencies and other partners in the international community to meet the operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration health issues, encourage socioeconomic… Read More
In the era of data revolution, big data and artificial intelligence, it is widely accepted that the collection and dissemination of migration data can yield many benefits. However, privacy and data protection considerations need to be at the centre of all data discussions, as the risks associated… Read More
This review revisits the role of inter-State consultation mechanisms on migration (ISCMs) in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration with the aim to identify their potential contribution in attaining the global compact commitments and the potential complementarity and added value… Read More
One of the most pressing governance challenges of our time is how to manage international migration effectively, and the related need to respect the interests and needs of migrants and their families as well as those of countries, right the way through the migration cycle (origin, transit,… Read More
En 2018, el Diálogo Internacional sobre la Migración –el principal foro multipartito de la OIM para el diálogo sobre políticas migratorias– celebró su 45ª edición. Iniciado en 2001 con el objetivo de consolidar el papel del Consejo de la OIM como espacio para el diálogo sobre políticas migratorias… Read More
En 2018 s’est tenue la 45e édition du Dialogue international sur la migration – la principale enceinte multipartite de dialogue sur les politiques migratoires de l’OIM. Lancé en 2001 pour renforcer le rôle du Conseil de l’OIM en tant que forum de dialogue sur les politiques migratoires, en accord… Read More
This Data Bulletin explores the data challenges and gaps related to assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR). AVRR is an indispensable part of a comprehensive approach to migration management. It contributes to achieving safe, orderly and dignified migration, as it safeguards the human… Read More
Since 2000, more than 60,000 deaths and disappearances during migration have been recorded worldwide. These numbers not only highlight the issue of migrant fatalities and the consequences for families searching for lost loved ones, but can also be used to illustrate the risks associated with… Read More
Based on the limited data available, we know that gender affects migratory decisions, migratory experiences such as work opportunities and exposure to risks, and the development impact of migration, for example remittance flows. As explained in this Data Bulletin, further data are essential for… Read More
Mapping and understanding what shapes public attitudes are particularly critical at a time when immigration is often perceived as one of the most important political issues facing countries around the world, with significant implications for election outcomes and migration policies. This Data… Read More
The crime of human trafficking is complex and dynamic, taking place in a wide variety of contexts and frequently difficult to detect. One of the greatest challenges in developing targeted counter-trafficking responses and measuring their impact is the lack of reliable, high-quality data.… Read More
Access to basic services is instrumental to ensure migrants can maximize the benefits from migration, are able to support families in origin countries and can contribute to host countries as healthy and productive workers. However, the extent to which migrants are able to access such services is… Read More
With the rate of global mobility on the rise, but pathways for legal migration being limited, estimates suggest that a growing number of people are moving irregularly. More often than not, migrant smugglers facilitate some part of their migration journey. However, effective data gathering and… Read More
Plentiful research shows that children on the move face greater risks of falling victim to trafficking, exploitation, violence or abuse. The lack of data on migrant children, explored in this Data Bulletin, is therefore particularly concerning precisely because data are essential in providing… Read More
This Data Bulletin focuses on Migration Profiles – an output of an elaborate process involving consultation with migration data stakeholders in a country or region. The process aims to identify data gaps and strategies to address those, and produce the evidence required to inform policy on all… Read More
There are many reports of migrant workers paying high fees and taking on debt at high interest rates to obtain contracts to work in other countries, prompting global efforts to develop a database of worker-paid migration costs and policies to reduce them. This Data Bulletin explores the data… Read More
This Data Bulletin explores the important role of census data in measuring migrant stocks and flows. Censuses provide an ideal opportunity for the enumeration of international migrants in a society, and most countries already include in their census a question on nativity and/or citizenship status… Read More