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Revealing the harsh reality of trafficking in persons and forced labour within the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Region, the Regional Baseline Assessment sheds light on prevalent challenges and critical gaps in addressing these criminal activities. Despite efforts to combat trafficking,… Read More
La emigración de paraguayos y paraguayas ha sido una constante desde épocas tempranas de
The IOM Flagship Report “Leveraging Human Mobility to Rescue the 2030 Agenda” is the first of its kind in terms of its scope, and a central contribution of IOM to the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit (SDG Summit).
The first session of International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) 2023 took place on 30 and 31 March 2023, with the theme, Leveraging Human Mobility in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The session took place at a crucial time in light of the imminent SDG Summit in September, which… Read More
Amid a deteriorating situation, an increasing number of Lebanese nationals are seeking to leave the country irregularly, often relying on migrant smugglers to secure passage by sea to Europe. The International Organization for Migration conducted an in-depth research study to explore the intentions… Read More
Actualmente, más de tres millones de peruanos y peruanas viven fuera de su país, lo que representa el 10 por ciento de la población total; la mayoría son mujeres. Este importante grupo constituye un soporte fundamental para sus familias y una valiosa contribución para la economía nacional y la… Read More
This publication stems from the need to understand the changes occurred within the Afghan diaspora in Italy following the Taliban's return to power in August 2021. Based on a qualitative methodology (through literature review and collection of primary data), this report maps Afghan diaspora groups… Read More
The Government of the Republic of Zambia recognizes the significant contributions of the Zambian diaspora to national development, as reflected in the Seventh National Development Plan, and accordingly formulated a National Diaspora Policy. Following the successful development of the Diaspora… Read More
O presente diagnóstico contempla os resultados da pesquisa implementada no Brasil sobre o estado atual de participação da diáspora brasileira como ator de desenvolvimento sustentável e a produção de recomendações para sua potencialização, como parte do projeto “Empoderando a diáspora sul-americana… Read More
Following the launch of the Zambia Diaspora Policy in 2019, findings from the online survey of this Zambia National Remittances Study suggest that awareness of the policy among Zambia’s diaspora is quite low. The findings also point to the fact that the implementation of the diaspora policy needs… Read More
Questa ricerca nasce dall'esigenza di comprendere le mutazioni della diaspora afghana in Italia in seguito al ritorno al potere dei Talebani avvenuto ad Agosto 2021. Attraverso una metodologia basata sull'analisi della letteratura e uno studio sul campo, la ricerca si propone di fornire una… Read More
Within the framework of the project, Understanding and Managing Internal Migration in Mongolia (UMIMM), a study on employment was conducted to improve evidence-based policymaking on internal migration.
This is a policy research on remittances and diasporas engagement in South Sudan. It uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis and conducted jointly with the Governmental technical advisory group of South Sudan.
This report synthesizes the main findings of qualitative research conducted between April 2019 and March 2021 by IOM’s Missing Migrants Project about the challenges and experiences of families of missing migrants in Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, Spain and Zimbabwe. Across the four countries, 76… Read More
La présente étude sur les transferts de fonds par le prisme des ménages installés au Tchad et se limitant à la capitale, N’Djamena, s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un diagnostic plus large du phénomène des transferts de fonds au Tchad. En effet, ce diagnostic est réalisé dans le but de proposer des… Read More
This research report contributes to the body of knowledge on the experiences of families of missing migrants in Zimbabwe as they search for their relatives and deal with the impacts of the loss. The disappearance of a migrant relative has deep impacts on the emotional, economic, social and legal… Read More
This report provides an overview of the mechanisms that facilitate regular labour migration in the Caribbean, as these mechanisms constitute important elements in regional and national migration governance structures.
La Communauté économique des États d’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO) et ses États membres adoptent de plus en plus de mesures et de politiques visant à maximiser les avantages potentiels de la migration pour le développement. Ce chapitre analyse les relations entre les États membres de la CEDEAO et… Read More
Le présent chapitre aborde deux questions centrales : a) Quelles sont les incidences de la migration internationale sur les cadres nationaux de droits et de devoirs ? b) Quelles politiques les États élaborent-ils pour gérer leurs ressortissants expatriés et l’entrée et le séjour des ressortissants… Read More
Le présent chapitre décrit la transformation du trafic illicite de migrants le long de la route de la Méditerranée centrale ces cinq dernières années. Les données disponibles montrent que les flux migratoires le long de cette route ont considérablement diminué par rapport aux niveaux constatés de… Read More
Le présent chapitre examine les interactions entre les migrants et ceux qui facilitent leur voyage. Il fait valoir que les préoccupations centrées sur l’Union européenne concernant la migration irrégulière, qui attribuent le trafic illicite aux seuls réseaux criminels organisés, ont conduit à des… Read More
le présent chapitre a pour but de mieux faire comprendre les profils des passeurs, les caractéristiques de leurs réseaux, la manière dont ils accompagnent ou facilitent les voyages des migrants, ainsi que le rôle qu’ils jouent dans les incidents touchant à la protection de ces derniers. Les données… Read More
Este informe se basa en una investigación cualitativa realizada con familias de personas migrantes desaparecidas y organizaciones de la sociedad civil en España. Los resultados muestran los retos a los que se enfrentan las familias a la hora de buscar a sus seres queridos, así como las acciones que… Read More
This report is based on qualitative research conducted with families of missing migrants and civil society organizations in Spain. The findings show the challenges that families face when searching for their loved ones as well as the actions that they are already taking to look for them.
This report analyses the migration trends and remittance inflows for Lao People’s Democratic Republic while identifying gaps and challenges in policy and legislative frameworks, such as social protection provisions. This report also estimates the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on… Read More
Le présent ouvrage collectif brosse un tableau complet de la migration au départ et à l’intérieur de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Nord et en Méditerranée.
Il met en évidence l’agentivité des migrants et leur contribution au développement transnational, ainsi que les inégalités qui façonnent la… Read More
This report explores the challenges and needs of Ethiopian families who have relatives who went missing or died in the context of international migration, against the backdrop of the legal, policy and institutional frameworks applicable to issues of missing migrants in Ethiopia.
This report explores the challenges and needs of families living in the United Kingdom who have relatives who went missing or died in the course of international migration, and provides a policy-oriented overview of laws, advocacies, initiatives and support services applicable to the issue of… Read More
El presente informe presenta una descripción general de los mecanismos regulares que permiten la migración laboral en Mesoamérica, en cuanto constituyen elementos importantes en las estructuras de gobernanza migratoria nacionales y regionales.
People across Peru are vulnerable and exposed to a wide range of hazards, and studies demonstrate that these hazards are key drivers of migration in the country. Hydrometeorological hazards resulting in excessive amounts of water (in such forms as torrential rainfalls and floods) – or the lack… Read More
Ce rapport donne un aperçu global des flux migratoires au Niger entre 2016 et 2019, une période au cours de laquelle les flux ont évolué de manière significative. Elle explique comment différents événements et diverses évolutions ont affecté les mouvements migratoires dans le pays, et s’efforce à… Read More
This report provides an overview of migration flows in the Niger between 2016 and 2019, a period during which flows changed significantly. It explains how different events and developments have affected migration patterns in the country, and seeks to present a broad picture of migration from, to… Read More
The Africa Migration Report takes a distinctly regional approach to inform knowledge on migration in Africa. This first edition, titled Challenging the Narrative, aims to deconstruct negative perceptions of migration in Africa by addressing contextual realities and bringing to light practical… Read More
The Rwandan diaspora mapping report in the United Kingdom aimed to ascertain and transmit a profile that outlines the number, gender composition, geographical distribution and professional skills, training and expertise of the Rwandans living in the United Kingdom.
The Rwandan diaspora mapping report in the Netherlands aims to ascertain and transmit a profile that outlines the number, gender composition, geographic distribution, and professional skills, training and expertise of Rwandans living in the country.
The Rwandan diaspora mapping report in Germany aimed to ascertain and transmit a profile that outlines the number, gender composition, geographic distribution and professional skills, training and expertise of the Rwandans living in Germany.
The Rwandan diaspora mapping report in Belgium aims to ascertain and transmit a profile that outlines the number, gender composition, geographic distribution, and professional skills, training and expertise of Rwandans living in the country.
Realizing the importance of its diaspora in economic development, the Government of Rwanda would like to identify the conditions and factors that are necessary to engage the diaspora in the development of their country of origin. The Government believes that there is a real need for a well-… Read More
This document is an abridged version of the longer report titled Mapping and Mobilizing the Rwandan Diaspora in Europe for Development in Rwanda: Comparative Report.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its Member States are increasingly adopting policies and measures aiming at maximizing possible benefits of migration for development. This chapter analyses how ECOWAS Member States engage with their diasporas. It draws on an analysis of… Read More
This chapter addresses two core questions: (a) How does international migration impact national frameworks of rights and duties?; (b) What policies do States develop to deal with their expatriate nationals and the entry and stay of foreign nationals? Section 32.2 reviews legislation on nationality… Read More
This contribution describes how migrant smuggling along the Central Mediterranean Route has transformed in the past half decade. Available data demonstrate that migratory flows along the Route have considerably shrunk in comparison with the levels seen in 2014– 2017. It remains questionable, though… Read More
This chapter examines the interactions between migrants and the facilitators of their journeys. It argues that European Union-centric concerns over irregular migration that attribute smuggling to organized criminal networks alone have led to simplistic views of mobility facilitation processes in… Read More
This chapter seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the profiles and network characteristics of smugglers, how they support or facilitate people’s journeys, as well as the role they play in protection incidents experienced by people on the move. The data analysed originate from the Mixed… Read More
This edited volume provides comprehensive evidence on migration from and within West and North Africa and across the Mediterranean.
It highlights migrants’ agency and contribution to transnational development, as well as the inequalities that shape migration and the risks that migrants are exposed… Read More
This resource presents policymakers and regulators with practical guidance and ideas to improve regulation and oversight of international recruitment and protection of migrant workers. It covers a broad range of themes, including the following: (a) recruitment fees; (b) licensing and registration… Read More
What makes migrants vulnerable to human trafficking and associated forms of exploitation and abuse? A new study, undertaken by Minderoo Foundation’s Walk Free initiative and IOM, examines the connection between migration and modern slavery, and focuses on which migrants are most vulnerable, and in… 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
This report gives a comprehensive overview of the key messages, discussion points and conclusions articulated during the Regional Conference on Counter Migrant Smuggling: Innovative Ideas and New Models of Cooperation, and extends it with the authors’ analytical reflections. The conference was held… Read More
Migrant Smuggling Data and Research: A global review of the emerging evidence base (Volume 2) presents a unique review of what is being collected and what can be done to further build the evidence base on migrant smuggling globally. The second volume on the topic, and building on the 2016 report,… Read More