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How is migration governed across the world? What are the key trends? What are the insights to help governments develop policies and systems that promote safe, orderly and regular migration, and to harness its potential? This publication addresses these questions based on Migration Governance… Read More
How is migration governed across the world? What are the key trends? What are the insights to help governments develop policies and systems that promote safe, orderly and regular migration, and to harness its potential? This publication addresses these questions based on Migration Governance… Read More
Diasporas possess unique qualities that make them valuable partners in the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus. They have the knowledge, networks and motivation to effectively respond to emergencies and contribute to long-term development solutions.
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
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This chapter provides an overview of current trafficking trends and patterns, looking at the available data on migrant victims of human trafficking and traffickers. It explores current challenges and promising avenues for the prevention of trafficking of migrants, including prosecuting traffickers… Read More
Este folleto es una recopilación de historias de éxito derivadas del proceso de Indicadores de Gobernanza de la Migración (IGM).
The IOM ATD Series is a set of tools aimed at guiding IOM staff and other interested stakeholders in conceiving, developing, implementing and advocating alternatives to detention (ATD). This Guide is part of the IOM ATD Series, and it is intended to provide user-friendly guidance on how to conduct… Read More
La migration s’accompagne forcément d’une prise de risque. En effet, quitter les siens revient immanquablement à s’aventurer en territoire inconnu. Le foyer que l’on quitte peut être inhospitalier, mais c’est un endroit auquel l’on est accoutumé. À l’inverse, un pays d’accueil peut sembler… 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
Cette troisième édition renferme la Constitution de l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations, le Règlement du Conseil, le Mandat du Comité permanent des programmes et des finances (CPPF), le Règlement du CPPF et l’Accord régissant les relations entre l’Organisation internationale pour les… Read More
Esta tercera edición contiene los textos de la Constitución de la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), el Reglamento del Consejo, el Mandato del Comité Permanente de Programas y Finanzas, el Reglamento del Comité Permanente de Programas y Finanzas, así como el Acuerdo de Relación… Read More
Annexes provide additional useful tools and further guidance on specific reintegration interventions.
Sura ya 3 inatoa majadiliano ya sifa muhimu za kikanda za, na maendeleo katika, uhamiaji. Mjadala huo unazingatia kanda sita za ulimwengu, yaani Afrika, Asia, Ulaya, Amerika ya Kusini na Karibiani, Amerika ya Kaskazini na Oceania. Kwa kila mojawapo ya kanda hizi, uchambuzi unahusisha:
Risk-taking is inherent to migration. Leaving one’s home has inevitably something of venturing into unknown territory. The home one leaves can be inhospitable, yet it is a familiar place. A host country can seem a heaven from afar, yet a newcomer with no full citizenship rights may find it a hard… Read More
The new issue of Migration Policy Practice includes four articles on very different themes of interest to policymakers. Following on from our tenth-anniversary edition on the implications of COVID-19 for migration, the first article in this issue looks at how the pandemic is affecting irregular… Read More
Migration is a reality lived by millions of migrants around the world and an issue of interest for many governments, institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, in addition to migrants themselves. A commonly understood and agreed upon language is indispensable to enhance mutual… Read More
El Glosario de la OIM sobre Migración es un “documento vivo”. Por lo tanto, para asegurarse de que siempre tenga acceso a la versión más reciente del Glosario, le recomendamos que lo consulte en línea en lugar de descargarlo.
El Glosario de la OIM sobre Migración es una recopilación accesible y… Read More
Périples mortels Volume 4 se concentre sur un thème spécial - les enfants migrants portés disparus - étant donné le nombre croissant d'enfants qui entreprennent des voyages dangereux et souvent mortels. Depuis 2014, l'OIM a documenté plus de 32 000 décès et disparitions au cours de la migration… Read More
El volumen 4 de “Travesías mortales” se centra en un tema especial – los niños y las niñas migrantes desaparecidos – en vista del creciente número de niños que emprenden peligrosas travesías para llegar a otros países. Desde 2014, la OIM ha documentado más de 32.000 muertes y… Read More
The practical guidelines contained in this publication provide guidance on how to develop and implement referral mechanisms for the protection and assistance of migrants vulnerable to violence, exploitation and abuse. The objective is to strengthen operational responses and thereby improve… Read More
This handbook presents the determinants of migrant vulnerability (DOMV) model for analysing and responding to migrant vulnerability. The DOMV model is specifically designed to address the protection and assistance needs of a specific subset of migrants: those who have experienced or are vulnerable… Read More
Al adoptar los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), la comunidad internacional se ha comprometido a erradicar el trabajo infantil a más tardar en 2025, y el trabajo forzoso y la trata de personas en 2030. Según las últimas estimaciones mundiales, 152 millones de niños se encuentran en… Read More
By adopting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the international community has committed to end child labour by 2025 and forced labour and human trafficking by 2030. According to the latest global estimates, 152 million children are in child labour and 25 million adults and children are in… Read More
En adoptant les Objectifs de développement durable (ODD), la communauté internationale s’est engagée à mettre fin au travail des enfants d’ici à 2025 et au travail forcé et à la traite des êtres humains d’ici à 2030. Selon les dernières estimations mondiales, 152 millions d’enfants sont astreints… Read More
The first article, by Andreas Backhaus, Mikkel Barslund and Augusta Nannerini of the Centre for European Policy Studies, discusses the implications of a resolution by the European Parliament in December 2018 asking the European Commission to present a proposal for a common European Union framework… 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
The IOM Glossary is a “living document”. Therefore, to ensure you always have access to the most up-to-date version, we advise you to view it online and avoid downloading it.
The IOM Glossary on Migration is an accessible and extensive collection of definitions of migration-related terminology. It… Read More
Fatal Journeys Volume 4 focuses on a special theme – missing migrant children – given the growing number of children embarking on journeys that are dangerous and often fatal. Since 2014, IOM has documented more than 32,000 deaths and disappearances during the migration journey worldwide, although… 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
The sea has long offered passage to a diverse range of people fleeing poverty, conflict, persecution and oppression, in search of safety and opportunity “on the other side.” Complex migration routes and mass exploitation of migrants are among the most urgent humanitarian tests of our time. As… Read More
International Migration is a refereed bimonthly review of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on current migration issues as analysed by demographers, economists, and sociologists all over the world. The journal is edited by Carleton University and published and distributed by Wiley… Read More
Since 2014, the International Organization for Migration has recorded the deaths of nearly 25,000 migrants. This figure is a significant indicator of the human toll of unsafe migration, yet fails to capture the true number of people who have died or gone missing during migration. This report, the… Read More
Since 2014, more than 22,500 migrant deaths and disappearances have been recorded by the International Organization for Migration globally. The real figure could be much higher, but many deaths are never recorded. Fatal Journeys Volume 3 – Part 1 provides a global review of existing data sources,… Read More
The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Missing Migrants Project has recorded more than 7,500 people who lost their lives or went missing in the course of migration in 2016, a 30-per cent increase over the number recorded in 2015. More than 5,000 migrant deaths and disappearances were… Read More
Although human trafficking has gathered momentum and several international organizations have developed approaches to address it, the phenomenon remains a serious crime, with grave human rights concerns, that is largely overlooked in crisis situations. In addition, human trafficking is typically… Read More
Although human trafficking has gathered momentum and several international organizations have developed approaches to address it, the phenomenon remains a serious crime, with grave human rights concerns, that is largely overlooked in crisis situations. In addition, human trafficking is typically… Read More
IOM’s Missing Migrant Project has recorded over 3,700 people who lost their lives or went missing in the course of migration in the first half of 2016. This startling figure is a 28-per cent increase compared with the numbers recorded in the same period in 2015. While this can partly be… Read More
Trafficking in persons and other forms of exploitation occur in times of crisis yet remain largely overlooked in the context of humanitarian response. This briefing document provides contemporary, evidence-based findings indicating that trafficking in persons is not a side effect of crises but is… Read More
Trafficking in persons and other forms of exploitation occur in times of crisis yet remain largely overlooked in the context of humanitarian response. This briefing document provides contemporary, evidence-based findings indicating that trafficking in persons is not a side effect of crises but is… Read More
This handbook has been developed to assist all IOM staff on how to take a rights-based approach (RBA) to programming. The first module in this handbook introduces the reader to RBA, its history and development. The second module consists of a practical guide to the rights-based approach to… Read More
Over 5,400 people are estimated to have lost their lives on migratory routes around the world in 2015, and the first half of 2016 has only seen the numbers increase. The Mediterranean alone witnessed a record number of at least 3,770 deaths in 2015, with numbers climbing in 2016. The International… Read More
For the last three years, IGC Participating States have sought to adapt and improve their legal and procedural frameworks for asylum determination, while enhancing the quality, efficiency and integrity of asylum procedures. IGC States have also developed innovative approaches to managing increasing… Read More
Trafficking in persons and other forms of exploitation occur in times of crisis yet remain largely overlooked in the context of humanitarian response. This briefing document provides contemporary, evidence-based findings indicating that trafficking in persons is not a side effect of crises but is… Read More
Although human trafficking has gathered momentum and several international organizations have developed approaches to address it, the phenomenon remains a serious crime, with grave human rights concerns, that is largely overlooked in crisis situations. In addition, human trafficking is typically… Read More
En las actividades de lucha contra la trata de la OIM se considera que la trata es un proceso de coacción y explotación que se inicia con el reclutamiento en el lugar de origen y que continúa con la explotación en los lugares de tránsito y de destino. A pesar de que generalmente el tráfico implica… Read More
Le service de lutte contre la traite de l'OIM considère la traite comme un processus de coercition et d'exploitation qui débute par le recrutement sur le lieu d'origine et se poursuit avec l'exploitation dans les lieux de transit et de destination. Si la traite suppose habituellement le… Read More
This publication is the outcome of the Round Table organized by the International Institute of Humanitarian Law and IOM, in Sanremo in December 2008.The report, written in the original language of the authors and participants, covers specific issues such as trafficking and smuggling, migration and… Read More
La Unidad de Atención Integral a Víctimas de la Defensoría del Pueblo, desarrolló este protocolo especializado que busca facilitar y promover que los funcionarios de esta institución brinden una atención y orientación diferenciada a las víctimas de la violencia provenientes de pueblos indígenas.
Esta publicación surge como respuesta a la necesidad de contar con un manual sobre el proceso de formulación de políticas públicas de trata de personas y la puesta en marcha de acciones sobre la temática a nivel local. El Manual consta de tres capítulos, el primero presenta un marco orientador… Read More