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Since 2000, IOM has been producing its flagship world migration reports every two years. The World Migration Report 2022, the eleventh in the world migration report series, has been produced to contribute to increased understanding of migration and mobility throughout the world. This new edition… Read More

The first session of the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) in 2023 took place on 30 and 31 March 2023 on the theme "Leveraging Human Mobility in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals". This session of the IDM took place at a crucial time in light of the SDG Summit (September 2023),… Read More

This Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the City of Malaga (Spain) as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 80 indicators to… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en la Ciudad de Malaga (España), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

The report provides an overview of Armenia’s digital capabilities on the central government level and in the field of migration management and provides recommendations to further the digital transformation of governance and border management processes. The Migration Management Digital Maturity… Read More

The Government of Zambia acknowledges the immense contributions of the Zambian diaspora and that diaspora initiatives have largely been self-driven efforts characterized by limited coordination between the diaspora community and relevant government authorities, thus limiting their impact. The… Read More

A travers le projet “Protection et insertion de la main d’œuvre migrante et environnement dans l’agriculture urbaine et périurbaine au Sénégal et en Côte d’Ivoire” (MITSA), financé par la France, l’OIM propose de revaloriser le travail des migrants du secteur agricole en se focalisant sur les zones… Read More

In January 2023, IOM Austria, in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Austrian Integration Fund, conducted an online survey among 552 displaced persons from Ukraine residing in Austria. The aim was to collect data on the living and housing situation in order to… Read More

Im Jänner 2023 führte IOM Österreich in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bundesministerium für Inneres (BMI) und dem Österreichischen Integrationsfonds (ÖIF) eine Online-Umfrage unter 552 in Österreich lebenden Vertriebenen aus der Ukraine durch. Ziel war es, Daten über ihre Lebens- und Wohnsituation zu… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el municipio de La Palma (El Salvador), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza… Read More

A Region on the Move report series for the East and Horn of Africa has been the regional flagship publication since 2017. The report series provides an advanced understanding of the main migrant groups and the environment in which mobility takes place, with a focus on internal displacement and… Read More

En 2023, l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM), iDiaspora, le Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT – Forum mondial de recherche sur la diaspora et le transnationalisme), la Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC – Confédération des diasporas du monde) et la… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Republic of Albania as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Estado de Tabasco (Mexico), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

En 2023, la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), iDiaspora, el Foro Global de Investigación sobre Diáspora y Transnacionalismo (GRFDT), la Confederación Global de Diásporas (GDC) y la Plataforma de Juventud y Niñez Migrante (MYCP) se asociaron para organizar tres Intercambios… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Republic of Albania as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help… Read More

This report, “International Labour Migration in a Changing Climate”, provides insights from Malaysia and Thailand on how, and in what contexts, international labour migration can be a viable adaptation strategy to climate change. The report provides experiences and perspectives of migrant workers,… Read More

As already manifesting in many parts of Southern Africa, for instance, severe droughts, windstorms, land degradation, heavy rainfall and snowstorms are adversely affecting agriculture production in Lesotho. Besides climate and environmental change impact on agricultural productivity, the decline in… Read More

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Migration Health Assessment Programme (HAP), as part of the Migration Health Division, delivers pre-migration health activities as one of the most well-established and longest-standing services provided by the Organization. These activities are… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Estado de Zacatecas (Mexico), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Estado de Nuevo León (Mexico), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

Este recurso es el cuarto capítulo del Manual IRIS para gobiernos sobre reclutamiento ético y protección de las personas trabajadoras migrantes. Con relevancia directa para los mecanismos y procesos de gobernanza de la migración laboral interestatal, proporciona a los gobiernos orientación práctica… Read More

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

This document is the result of the Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the city of Medellin (Colombia) and summarizes the well-developed areas of its 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 Montenegro as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help countries… Read More

Since 2016, IOM’s Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) have helped governments in over 100 countries and 70 cities to take stock of their migration policies and strategies to identify good practices and gaps.

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.

Authored by Irina Kuznetsova and Oksana Mikheieva, this Migration Research Series paper explores the impacts of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine on the individuals that were displaced before 2022. The authors argue that the pre-existing vulnerabilities of those stranded in occupied areas since… Read More

This report unveils the findings of an impact evaluation that investigated the effects of the awareness-raising campaign Community Conversations in Ethiopia. Community Conversations trained facilitators who engaged with influential local leaders, including youth and women’s groups, teachers, and… Read More

The Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950 regulates cross-border movement between Nepal and India, and cross-border travel for citizens of both countries is relatively easy. Nepalese migrants cross the border to explore various employment and income-generating opportunities. While such mobility has… Read More

Employers, including those in the export sector, often have recourse to migrant workers to fill labour gaps in Mauritius and rely on them to maintain their competitiveness. With a view to protecting the fundamental rights of migrant workers and enabling exporters to comply with the growing demand… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Guinea-Bissau as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help countries… Read More

The Asia–Pacific Migration Data Report 2022 is a comprehensive collection and analysis of the latest available migration data, offering valuable insights into the observed trends throughout 2022. While the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer the primary driver of migration, its repercussions have left… 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

Este Diagnóstico Regional revela como as diásporas na América do Sul contribuem para o desenvolvimento de seus países de origem e como elas, individualmente e em colaboração, podem capacitar as comunidades da diáspora e, assim, maximizar o impacto de suas valiosas contribuições. Este relatório é a… 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

Authored by Vytenis Juozas Deimantas and Aslı Ebru Şanlıtürk, this Migration Research Series paper focuses on the arrival of refugees from Ukraine on the labour market in Lithuania. The paper examines the distribution of refugees from Ukraine across countries of Lithuania, analyses the unemployment… Read More

This report focuses on migrants with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) and their inclusion in protection programming. It provides in-depth understanding of the risk factors, protection and assistance needs facing migrants with diverse… Read More

This report focuses on migrants with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) and their inclusion in protection programming. It provides in-depth understanding of the risk factors, protection and assistance needs facing migrants with diverse… Read More

Ce profil de gouvernance de la migration présente un résumé des points forts des structures de gouvernance des migrations du Tchad ainsi que les aspects qui pourraient être renforcés, en fonction des évaluations des Indicateurs de gouvernance des migrations (IGM).

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Chad as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI process. The MGIs are a standard set of almost 100 indicators to help countries assess… Read More

Mapping the Rwandan Diaspora in the United States of America is the report on a mapping exercise that took place in the United States of America from November 2021 to March 2022. The study aimed to gain insights into the socioeconomic profile, professional skills and expertise of this population… Read More

Le Rapport annuel 2022, qui est résumé dans le Rapport annuel abrégé, rend compte de tout l’éventail des opérations mises en œuvre par l’OIM au cours de l’année en vue de porter assistance à des migrants, à des populations déplacées et à d’autres personnes en voyage, ainsi que de l’action qu’elle… Read More

El Informe Anual de 2022, que se resume en la Síntesis del Informe Anual, esboza todo el abanico de operaciones que la OIM desplegó durante el año para apoyar a los migrantes, las poblaciones desplazadas y otras personas en movimiento, así como su labor continua para materializar los beneficios de… Read More

The Annual Report 2022, summarized in the Abridged Annual Report, encapsulates the full range of IOM’s operations during the year to support migrants, displaced populations and other people on the move, as well continued work to realize the benefits of safe, orderly and regular migration.  

The Annual Report 2022 encapsulates the full range of IOM’s operations during the year to support migrants, displaced populations and other people on the move, as well continued work to realize the benefits of safe, orderly and regular migration.  

Este recurso es el tercer capítulo del Manual IRIS para gobiernos sobre reclutamiento ético y protección de las personas trabajadoras migrantes. Ofrece a los gobiernos orientaciones prácticas sobre cómo reforzar la eficacia de los cuerpos de inspectores para garantizar que los trabajadores… Read More

Este recurso es el segundo capítulo del Manual IRIS para gobiernos sobre reclutamiento ético y protección de las personas trabajadoras migrantes. Proporciona a los gobiernos orientaciones prácticas sobre cómo aplicar y mejorar la administración de los marcos privados de reclutamiento internacional… Read More

By 2025, IOM in Indonesia will have consolidated a holistic approach, inclusive of the country’s central and local governments, as well as civil society and private sector partners, to improve migration management and the protection of migrants.

This report provides an overview of the return and reintegration trends, and activities carried out by IOM in 2022. It includes a breakdown of summary statistics at regional and country levels. Furthermore, the report showcases the effective practices implemented by IOM offices in assisting… Read More