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Instituted in 2005 by the European Commission, the Migration Profile serves as a foundational tool for collecting migration-related data, facilitating evidence-driven policy-making. The initiative seeks to emphasize the significance of integrating migration into broader policy planning through an… Read More
Authored by Taehoon Lee, this gender and migration research policy (GenMig) paper compares existing data on migrant flows and stocks in the Republic of Korea to showcase different migration patterns and processes at the national level, with a specific focus on gendered marriage migration. The paper… 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
The Protecting Migrant Workers in Indo-Pacific Supply Chains: A Good Practice Guide for Business and Bali Process Member State (Indo-Pacific Supply Chain Guide) presents a range of good practices and scalable solutions for businesses and the Bali Process Member States to protect migrant workers… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the unexpected return of many Cambodian women migrant workers to their home provinces. Job losses caused by lockdowns, border closures and a general fear of being separated from family members during the pandemic forced large numbers of women working abroad or… Read More
The Asia–Pacific Migration Data Report series is the flagship publication for the region since 2020.
This first Migration Profile for Bangladesh is a country-specific policy tool that provides internationally comparable data and a nationally relevant monitoring framework for migratory processes. The Migration Profile is a single document that combines a large amount of the primary and secondary… Read More
The current study explores the differences between men and women in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the diagnosis, surveillance, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis among the mobile population in the Republic of Moldova. The study is based on the analysis of qualitative data from… Read More
Cambodia has seen an increasing trend in migration over the last two decades pushed by better job prospects abroad and closer bilateral cooperation with neighbouring countries. Migrants make immense contribution to the Cambodian economy through regular remittances sent home and by enriching the… Read More
تشهد دول الخليج حاليًا تغييرات في أنظمة وسياسات هجرة اليد العاملة لديها. واستجابة لذلك، تعمل المنظمة الدولية للهجرة على تعزيز نهجها القائم على الحكومة بأسرها والمجتمع ككل في عملها في المنطقة تقديراً للسمات الفريدة لدول الخليج. تسترشد هذه الاستراتيجية بالاستراتيجية الإقليمية للشرق الأوسط وشمال… Read More
The Gulf countries are currently undergoing changes in their labor migration systems and policies. In response, IOM is enhancing its whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to its work in the region in appreciation of the unique features of Gulf countries. This strategy will be guided by… Read More
S’inspirant des réalisations du programme des IGM à l’aube de son cinquième anniversaire, cette publication présente des exemples de plusieurs pays qui ont utilisé les IGM comme base pour renforcer leurs cadres de gestion migratoire à travers le développement de nouvelles politiques et lois, et la… Read More
Flowers and Stones: Self-Care Handbook for Syrian Men Living in Germany was developed from 2020–2021 by the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Unit of IOM Germany. It builds upon the work on the booklet, Self-Help for Men Facing Crisis and Displacement, created by IOM in the Syrian Arab… Read More
In a time of unprecedented social and economic changes, the Migration Data Report 2020 of the Asia–Pacific Regional Data Hub presents the latest evidence on the complex and multifaceted migration dynamics in Asia and the Pacific. The report analyses how COVID-19 altered the regional migration… Read More
This report, written by the Asia-Pacific Regional Data Hub (RDH), aspires to bolster the knowledge and evidence base for effective migration policy, to strengthen programs and to support innovation in the region. More specifically the report highlights gaps and limitations associated with existing… Read More
Authored by Niva Shrestha, Joelle Mak and Cathy Zimmerman, this Migration Research Series paper explores the concepts of stigma and empowerment through the perceptions and experiences of 55 prospective Nepalese women labour migrants. The results of this qualitative study show that migration can… 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.
As a multi-agency collaboration involving several organizations, this report has been published without style editing or review against IOM’s specific guidelines.
As a multi-agency collaboration involving several organizations, this report has been published without style editing or review against IOM’s specific guidelines.
The Study on Remittance Regulatory Frameworks and Accessibility of Regular Remittance Channels of the Colombo Process Member States (CPMS) examines remittance inflows to CPMS and provides recommendations to remove barriers, reduce costs, enhance financial access and financial literacy. The report… 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
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
The Bangladesh Annual Migration Report 2017 reflects on the country’s progress and challenges in 2017 across a range of labour migration issues. This publication was produced by IOM Bangladesh with the financial support of the European Union. Its development involved a participatory process… Read More
Authored by Kerilyn Schewel, this publication in the IOM Migration Research Series explores the aspirations, opportunities and constraints young women navigate as they transition into adulthood, and the rationale behind a decision to migrate as a domestic worker. Based on an in-depth study of the… Read More
A number of studies have suggested that strengthening women’s rights to land and property not only enhances their bargaining power within their family and community, but also contributes to greater agricultural productivity and household welfare through better nutrition and food security. In… Read More
In Nepal, approximately 73 per cent of women are engaged in agriculture, contributing to all stages from management to marketing. Yet, women’s access and ownership of land in the country remains marginal. According to 2011 population census, only in 19.71 per cent of the households in the country… Read More
The Abu Dhabi Declaration, which was adopted by ministers from 20 countries of origin and destination recognizes that properly managed temporary contractual mobility will benefit both countries of origin and destination and improve the well-being of temporary contractual workers.
OIM Infos est une publication trimestrielle de l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) et présente les activités en cours de l'Organisation dans le monde entier. OIM Infos est disponible en anglais, français et espagnol.
International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More
International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More
This pilot research stems for the ASEM Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (2001), that has stressed the need to encourage research on the demand for the most common forms of exploitation of trafficked women and children. The multi-country study assessed… Read More
The US Trafficking in Persons Report (July 2001) included South Korea among 23 countries that, in the eyes of the US State Department, failed to meet minimum standards in attempting to stop the trafficking in human beings (mostly women and children) who are exploited as prostitutes or placed in low… Read More
The June 2000 Dover tragedy, in which 58 Chinese nationals died while being smuggled into the United Kingdom, alerted the general public, as well as policy makers, to issues relating to Chinese migration into Europe. However, the fact that over one million Chinese nationals already live in Europe,… 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
In an era of unprecedented human mobility, migration from and within the Asia-Pacific region has assumed gendered dimensions, with implications for migration flows, trends and patterns. While gender roles, inequalities and relations affect who migrates, it also has significant implications for… Read More
An introductory guide for policymakers and practitioners on how to implement international legal obligations to criminalize migrant smuggling at the domestic level.
The booklet “Self-Help for Men facing crisis and displacement”, is a new IOM publication developed as an activity of our psychosocial support program in the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon, in Arabic and English.
The booklet, originally meant to be included in distribution packages in the Syrian… Read More
The booklet “Self-Help for Men facing crisis and displacement”, is a new IOM publication developed as an activity of our psychosocial support program in the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon, in Arabic and English.
The booklet, originally meant to be included in distribution packages in the Syrian… Read More
Migrations est une publication trimestrielle de l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) et présente les activités en cours de l'Organisation dans le monde entier. OIM Infos est disponible en anglais, français et espagnol.
Published several times a year, Migration is an update on the Organization's activities and international migration policy issues. Migration is available in English, French and Spanish.
Published several times a year, Migration is an update on the Organization's activities and international migration policy issues. Migration is available in English, French and Spanish.
International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More
The International Organization for Migration Gender Issues Coordination's quarterly Gender and Migration News Bulletin.
The International Organization for Migration Gender Issues Coordination's quarterly Gender and Migration News Bulletin.
The International Organization for Migration Gender Issues Coordination's quarterly Gender and Migration News Bulletin.
The International Organization for Migration Gender Issues Coordination's quarterly Gender and Migration News Bulletin.
The International Organization for Migration Gender Issues Coordination's quarterly Gender and Migration News Bulletin.
The International Organization for Migration Gender Issues Coordination's quarterly Gender and Migration News Bulletin.
The International Organization for Migration Gender Issues Coordination's quarterly Gender and Migration News Bulletin.
The International Organization for Migration Gender Issues Coordination's quarterly Gender and Migration News Bulletin.