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The study aims to increase understanding of how and to what extent migration in the context of climate change and environmental degradation has been mainstreamed into Armenian national policy, legal and strategic documents. The methodology for this mapping exercise comprises two major steps: First… 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
The report aims to present the most up-to-date evidence on migration dynamics in the South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (SEEECA) region. It covers the recent major global and regional developments which will continue to have an impact on internal and international migration in… Read More
Authored by Brienna Perelli-Harris, Orsola Torrisi, Michael G Head and Ken Brackstone, this Migration Research Series paper highlights the household composition and characteristics of those displaced by the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine. The paper showcases the findings of a rapid online… Read More
To understand the future migration patterns for low-skilled labour in the Asia region and the underlying causes driving these trends, the study provides a broad, regional-level analysis on the drivers of low-skilled labour migration trends in Asia and their impact on future migration trends. Each… Read More
Настоящий отчет представляет собой один из итогов региональной инициативы «Смягчение социально-экономических последствий пандемии COVID-19 для мигрантов и общин в Центральной Азии и Российской Федерации», финансируемой Швейцарским агентством по развитию и сотрудничеству и реализуемой МОМ. Отчет был… Read More
This report is a part of the outputs under the regional regional initiative “Mitigating the Socio-Economic Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Migrants and Communities in Central Asia and the Russian Federation”, which is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented by… Read More
La majorité des États d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Nord ainsi que des États d’Europe appartiennent à des zones de libre circulation. La tendance à lever les contrôles aux frontières intrarégionales s’est toutefois accompagnée d’une tendance au renforcement des contrôles aux frontières extérieures. Le… Read More
Le présent chapitre fournit une vue d’ensemble des données sur la santé des migrants le long de la route de la Méditerranée centrale en adoptant une approche fondée sur les cas. Il décrit comment les données sont actuellement recueillies et quels sont les points forts et les points faibles de ces… Read More
Le présent chapitre fait le bilan de l’état des connaissances sur la migration internationale en provenance, à destination et le long de chacun des 12 pays de la route de la Méditerranée centrale, en portant une attention particulière aux vingt dernières années. Il s’interroge essentiellement sur… Read More
Le présent chapitre vise à répondre aux questions suivantes : a) pourquoi fautil mesurer la migration ? et b) que devons-nous attendre de données de qualité sur les migrations ? Deux outils de collecte de données y sont analysés en détail, à savoir : la Matrice de suivi des déplacements (MSD) de l’… Read More
The region covered by the Regional Office in Vienna features diverse economic, environmental, demographic, political, social and migration contexts and trends. Issues and challenges include demographic shifts, skills and labour gaps, human trafficking and stranded migrants, inadequate access to… Read More
Регион, находящийся под юрисдикцией Регионального офиса в Вене, отличается разнообразными экономическими, экологическими, демографическими, политическими, социальными и миграционными особенностями и тенденциями.
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
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
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
This study examines the potential of social innovation to support migrant inclusion. It starts by exploring promising practices implemented in a number of cities across the European Union to address the growing integration needs of newcomers, drawing on interviews with representatives of… Read More
This chapter provides an overview of health data among migrants on the Central Mediterranean Route, using a case-based approach. It outlines how data are currently collected and what are the strengths and weaknesses of these health information systems. Examples from Libya, Italy, Germany, the… Read More
Most States in West and North Africa and in Europe are part of free movement areas. The trend towards lifting intraregional border controls has, however, unfolded in parallel with a trend towards tightening external border controls. This chapter analyses how the two trends have shaped regional and… Read More
This chapter aims to answer the questions: (a) Why do we need to measure migration? and (b) What should we expect from good data on migration? It analyses two data collection tools in detail: IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and the Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism initiative (4Mi).… Read More
This chapter inventories the state of knowledge on international migration from, to and through each of the 12 countries of the Central Mediterranean Route (CMR), with a focus on the last two decades. What national statistics tell us bout numbers and profiles of international migrants in West… 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 James Dennison and Mohamed Nasr, this Migration Research Series paper explores public attitudes to immigration in the Arab world and considers their effects on migration policies in the region. Using quantitative data from across the Arabic-speaking world, the paper first examines the… Read More
The rapid surge in mixed migration in 2015-2016 thrust many local authorities across Europe into emergency mode, forcing them to find ways to address the needs of vulnerable groups, including refugees with a range of physical and mental-health conditions and unaccompanied children. Often,… 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
The Guide describes the role and functions of State and non-State bodies in reintegration of returnees; covers the various issues related to reintegration such as citizenship, residence, return documents, entry to Armenia and registration; pensions and benefits; economic and social reintegration;… Read More
The Guide describes the role and functions of State and non-State bodies in reintegration of returnees; covers the various issues related to reintegration such as citizenship, residence, return documents, entry to Armenia and registration; pensions and benefits; economic and social reintegration;… Read More
The Integrated Location Assessment (ILA) – Round IV, conducted from 1 May to 30 June 2019, provides an in-depth look into both displacement and return movements in Iraq, with a special focus on profiling the displaced and returnee populations and the social dynamics they are immersed in. This… Read More
Nearly five years since the start of the ISIL-conflict and over a year since its official end, 1.8 million Iraqis remain internally displaced, with almost half of them in displacement for more than three years.
As the rate of return slowed in 2018, attention must also be paid to the ways in which… Read More
This report focuses on the specific displacement and return dynamics of four ethnoreligious groups in Iraq – Shabak Shia, Turkmen Shia, Christian and Yazidi – and identifies the socioeconomic characteristics of returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) within these groups. A face-to-face… Read More
Nearly five years since the start of the ISIL-conflict and over a year since its official end, 1.8 million Iraqis remain internally displaced, with almost half of them in displacement for more than three years.
As the rate of return slowed in 2018, attention must also be paid to the ways in which… 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
This report presents the results of the survey that assesses the effectiveness of the substance use primary prevention campaign conducted by the International Organization for Migration and relevant stakeholders. It depicts findings related to changes in the awareness of migrant and ethnic minority… 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
This publication presents the results of a study conducted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Republic of Belarus in 2018 within the project “Study on nexus between migration and HIV in Belarus” with financial support from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (… Read More
Over the last decade, crossing the Central Mediterranean has become one of the deadliest journeys in the world for migrants, with at least 15,000 migrants having died on this route since 2014. The vast majority of bodies found are not identified, with net identification rates of migrant bodies… 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
This regional survey report presents findings from qualitative and quantitative surveys among migrants in the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The objective of the qualitative survey was to assess experiences with and access to public health-care services related to HIV… 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
The Integrated Location Assessment (ILA) – Round III provides an in-depth look into both displacement and return movements in Iraq, putting a special focus on profiling the locations these groups live in and the social dynamics they are immersed in.
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
The study provides an overview of forced and voluntary return in Austria. It analyses the political and legal framework, taking account of the influence exerted by the policies and the legislation of the European Union. Furthermore, the study covers return actions, providing a comprehensive… Read More
The study gives an overview of national rules and regulations for family reunification regarding third-country nationals, policy changes including public debates and statistics of family reunification during the reference period 2002 to 2006.A focus lies on the legislative changes that were… Read More
The study maps the different forms of Assisted Return that are in place in the EU Member States. It does this by outlining the various approaches of Assisted Return programmes of the Member States and possible synergies to further develop and improve Assisted Return programmes in the EU.
The study maps the different forms of Assisted Return that are in place in the EU Member States. It does this by outlining the various approaches of Assisted Return programmes of the Member States and possible synergies to further develop and improve Assisted Return programmes in the EU.
This study outlines national strategies for addressing labour market needs with third-country national migrant workers, identifies sectors experiencing shortages in the EU Member States and outlines perceived effectiveness of national strategies.
This study outlines national strategies for addressing labour market needs with third-country national migrant workers, identifies sectors experiencing shortages in the EU Member States and outlines perceived effectiveness of national strategies.
The first EMN Focussed Study 2012 aims to identify the scale and scope of two instances of misuse of the right to family reunification, namely marriages of convenience and false declarations of parenthood.
The second EMN Focussed Study 2012 reflects on challenges in establishing the identity of (rejected) applicants for international protection in Austria, both in the asylum procedure and the procedure to implement forced return.
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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