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This Toolkit builds on the outcomes of an international thematic workshop on addressing the needs of migrant children at borders, consolidated with IOM best practices and additional research inputs. Various relevant stakeholders from selected countries participated in the workshop and included law… Read More
The report “Accelerating Access to Remedy: Promising Practices to Enhance Access to Remedy for Migrant Workers in South-East Asia” presents an overview of the status of migrant workers’ access to remedy in Hong Kong SAR China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam, through the lens of… Read More
This infosheet summarizes the key findings of the two surveys conducted for the report, Labour Migration in Asia: What Does the Future Hold?, which develops future scenarios based on leading trends in key demand sectors for migrant workers in various destinations in Asia. The report offers a… Read More
Drawing on the leading trends driving labour migration in Asia, as identified in Spotlight on Labour Migration in Asia, this report develops future scenarios based on each trend in key demand sectors in various destination countries and areas by studying the current landscape, as well as the… Read More
This research study examines past and current media migration reportage and in particular the representation of Filipino migrant workers in Philippine media. This report examines the dominant themes in the reportage of migrant worker issues through a narrative analysis of the coverage of overseas… Read More
This document is the result of the Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in Albay and summarizes the well-developed areas of the city’s migration governance structures, as well as the areas with potential for further development, as assessed by the Local MGIs.
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Philippines as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGIs. The MGIs are a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist… Read More
The contribution of migrants to the development of Asia-Pacific countries is fundamental, and their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be underestimated. Although leaving no one behind is key to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, several knowledge gaps exist… Read More
Recent estimates of modern slavery confirm that forced labour remains a significant problem for the private sector. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an issue which disproportionately impacts migrant workers, who are often on the frontlines of essential industries. While vital in… Read More
Des dizaines de milliers de personnes dans le monde vivent avec la douleur et l’incertitude de ne pas connaître le sort de leurs proches et de leurs êtres chers qui ont été portés disparus ou ont perdu la vie au cours de leur voyage de migration vers une destination internationale à travers le… Read More
Decenas de miles de personas en todo el mundo viven con el dolor y la incertidumbre de no saber qué les ha pasado a sus familiares y seres queridos que han desaparecido o fallecido en sus trayectos migratorios. Además del daño emocional, las vidas de estas personas pueden verse afectadas para… Read More
This paper explores linkages between cash-based interventions (CBIs) and social protection in humanitarian and non-humanitarian settings, focusing on linkages between humanitarian aid and sustainable social protection for migrants, including communities affected by forced displacement such as… Read More
This policy briefing identifies 10 recommendations that States, regional organizations, intergovernmental organizations and civil society can take to help meet their obligations towards families of missing migrants – to support them in their search for loved ones and as they cope with the impacts… Read More
Este informe resume las principales conclusiones del proyecto de investigación cualitativa realizado entre abril de 2019 y marzo de 2021 por el Proyecto Migrantes Desaparecidos de la OIM sobre los desafíos y las experiencias de las familias de personas migrantes desaparecidas en Etiopía, el Reino… Read More
Authored by Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, this Migration Research Series paper explores some of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Filipino overseas migrants and the responses and measures adopted by the Philippines in 2020. It reviews the main implications and challenges that were raised by the… Read More
This report discusses the essential findings and learnings from a collaborative research project with the University of Liverpool, investigating the use of Twitter data to track immigration sentiment during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Government of Mauritius recognizes the added value, valuable role and potential of its diaspora to contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country and aims to mobilize, leverage and harness the diaspora’s intellectual, cultural and social potential, capital and skills.
The pilot… Read More
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
Учебное пособие «Возвратная миграция: международные подходы и региональные особенности Центральной Азии» посвящено возвратной миграции и людям — возвратным мигрантам, которые возвращаются домой после работы,
Humanitarian crises are becoming increasingly complex, with more people in need of support and for longer periods. The international community is in agreement that new approaches are required to improve the delivery of humanitarian assistance. When they signed the Grand Bargain, donors and… Read More
The Government of Mauritius recognizes the added value, valuable role and potential of its diaspora to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country and aims to mobilize, leverage and harness the diaspora’s intellectual, cultural and social potential, capital and skills.
The pilot… Read More
Authored by Ruth A. de Frutos García, this Migration Research Series paper explores the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on misinformation related to migration and migrants through two case studies: that of the migrant caravan in Honduras that took place in 2020 and that of the Filipino diaspora.… 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 Koç University and published and distributed by Wiley. The… Read More
Tujuan dari Pedoman ini adalah untuk memberikan informasi kepada perekrut tenaga kerja tentang praktik terbaik untuk mempromosikan, memfasilitasi dan memastikan perekrutan etis pekerja rumah tangga migran. Pedoman ini berasal dari Standar Sistem Integritas Rekrutmen Internasional (IRIS), yang… Read More
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
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 Koç University and published and distributed by Wiley. The… Read More
Учебное пособие «Возвратная миграция: международные подходы и региональные особенности Центральной Азии» посвящено возвратной миграции и людям — возвратным мигрантам, которые возвращаются домой после работы, учебы и жизни за рубежом. Масштабы трудовой миграции в Центральной Азии очень велики: от 2,… Read More
Шумо дастури таълимии «Муҳоҷирати бозгашт: муносибатҳои байналмилалӣ ва вижагиҳои минтақавии Осиёи Марказӣ»-ро дар даст доред, ки онро гурӯҳи муаллифон аз шаш кишвар: Қазоқистон, Қирғизистон, Федератсияи Россия, Тоҷикистон, Туркманистон, Ӯзбекистон навиштаанд. Дастури таълимии мо ба муҳоҷирати… Read More
Учебное пособие «Возвратная миграция: международные подходы и региональные особенности Центральной Азии» посвящено возвратной миграции и людям — возвратным мигрантам, которые возвращаются домой после работы, учебы и жизни за рубежом. Масштабы трудовой миграции в Центральной Азии очень велики: от 2,… Read More
Учебное пособие «Возвратная миграция: международные подходы и региональные особенности Центральной Азии» посвящено возвратной миграции и людям — возвратным мигрантам, которые возвращаются домой после работы, учебы и жизни за рубежом. Масштабы трудовой миграции в Центральной Азии очень велики: от 2,… Read More
Учебное пособие «Возвратная миграция: международные подходы и региональные особенности Центральной Азии» посвящено возвратной миграции и людям — возвратным мигрантам, которые возвращаются домой после работы, учебы и жизни за рубежом. Масштабы трудовой миграции в Центральной Азии очень велики: от 2,… 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 Koç University and published and distributed by Wiley. The… Read More
Authored by Maruja M.B. Asis, this Migration Research Series paper provides an overview of the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers under the COVID-19 pandemic. While noting the Philippines' good practices and guidelines that have helped the Government to respond to crisis situations in the… Read More
Authored by Marika McAdam, this paper explores the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on labour migration and mobility of young women and girls in South-East Asia and the Pacific.
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 Koç University and published and distributed by Wiley. The… 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 Koç University and published and distributed by Wiley. The… Read More
Migration Initiatives 2020 illustrates to Member States, governments, partners, the private sector and readers the planned interventions and global funding requirements of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for 2020. Migration Initiatives 2020 is structured around the Migration… Read More
Supporting Brighter Futures: Young Women and Girls and Labour Migration in South-East Asia and the Pacific explores and critically examines the existing evidence base on key aspects of the topic so as to inform potential policy and programmatic responses designed to enhance labour migration impacts… 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
Debt and indebtedness are central to the lives of migrants from South-East Asia. Indebtedness can motivate the need for migration and, conversely, migrants regularly use loans to finance costly cross-border moves. The remittances that migrants then send home are often used to repay household debt.… 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
Drawing on examples from the global North and South, this book examines the relationship between migration, development and diaspora engagement from a governance perspective. It explores the ways that governments interact with their own extra-national diasporic populations in order to boost… Read More
This World Migration Report Update provides an overview of the latest data on international migrants in Asia. It is based on the most recent estimates from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Released in December 2017, the international migrant stock data sets estimate the… Read More
Remittances that migrants send home play an important role in boosting the home country’s development as they are a steady, reliable source of investment that helps millions of individuals and households to raise living standards, improve health and education, provide capital for entrepreneurial… Read More
The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Regional Strategy for the Middle East and North Africa sets out key objectives to guide IOM’s operations, strategic positioning and policy and advocacy work for the period from 2017 to 2020. While not a summary of the full breadth of IOM… Read More
South Asia, comprising eight countries including Bangladesh, Maldives and Nepal, is affected by a range of natural disasters including floods, glacial lake outburst floods, storm surges, droughts, cyclones and heavy precipitation. These disasters take a huge toll as they displace thousands of… Read More
This publication is a supplementary section to the 2015 Middle East and North Africa Annual Report. Within this booklet is a statistical breakdown of beneficiaries of IOM direct assistance programming in 2015, as well as participants of IOM’s activities regionally. It also provides a brief overview… Read More
In 2015, significant flows of migration to, through and from the Middle East and North Africa continued unabated. Ongoing conflict, economic stagnation and political turmoil were main drivers of migration, though motives for movement remain complex. There were dramatic shifts in the scale and… Read More
In 2015, significant flows of migration to, through and from the Middle East and North Africa continued unabated. Ongoing conflict, economic stagnation and political turmoil were main drivers of migration, though motives for movement remain complex. There were dramatic shifts in the scale and… Read More
Jointly implemented with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the project involves the development of a policy-benchmarking framework to assess the extent to which national migration policies facilitate orderly, safe and well managed migration, as laid out in SDG Target 10.7.
The framework is… Read More