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A steady economic growth over the last two decades in Cambodia and the ASEAN region has contributed to an increase in internal and international migration in search of better employment and livelihood opportunities.
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
This report provides an overview of the digital capabilities of the Central Government of Armenia, including in the field of migration management, and provides recommendations for furthering the digital transformation of the country’s governance and border management processes. Part of the IOM… 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
Đại dịch COVID-19 đã khiến cho việc di chuyển trên toàn cầu bị đình trệ, hầu hết các quốc gia đều đóng cửa biên giới với việc đi lại không cần thiết. Người di cư ở các nước đến dễ bị tổn thương do mối đe doạ về sức khoẻ, cũng như tình trạng kinh tế xã hội và an sinh xã hội trước những biện pháp… Read More
Each year, about half a million of Tajikistan’s citizens leave the country for employment abroad, and 400,000 people return home after living and working in other countries. International migration brings multiple benefits for Tajik migrants and their families, but it is also a challenging… Read More
The report, Collective Insights: Assessment and Analysis of Irregular Migration in the South and South-east Asian Regions – Emerging Trends on Travel Document and Identity Fraud, is the product of a joint initiative between the Document Examination Support Center (DESC) of the International… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a global mobility deadlock with nearly all international borders closed for non-essential travel, left migrants in countries of destination acutely vulnerable with risks to health, as well as socioeconomic and social security status, compounded by diverging measures and… Read More
Air Pollution and Its Health Impacts on Internal Migrants in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Assessment Report
The study titled Report on the Use of Fraudulent Medical Documents in Travel and Migration during the COVID-19 Pandemic seeks to support immigration and border management agencies in addressing the use of fraudulent COVID-19 medical documents in the context of migration. Data for this study are… 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 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
In 2020, Viet Nam was one of the 30 highest-burden countries globally with tuberculosis (TB) and multi-drug resistant TB, whereas Cambodia was one of the 30 highest-burden countries with TB. While both nations have made significant progress in reducing TB rates in recent years, they lack the… Read More
In 2020, Viet Nam was one of the 30 highest-burden countries globally with tuberculosis (TB) and multi-drug resistant TB, whereas Cambodia was one of the 30 highest-burden countries with TB. While both nations have made significant progress in reducing TB rates in recent years, they lack the… Read More
Kuwait Country Strategy 2020–2024 outlines key objectives that will guide the engagement and support of IOM to the Government of Kuwait in achieving its priorities for 2020–2024. The Strategy reflects the global vision of IOM and the IOM Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa strategy. … 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
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
The IOM Regional Strategy for Asia and the Pacific identifies the key migration trends and patterns in the Asia-Pacific region and offers comprehensive strategies to address each core issue. Recognizing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region, the regional strategy aims to cater… Read More
Регион, находящийся под юрисдикцией Регионального офиса в Вене, отличается разнообразными экономическими, экологическими, демографическими, политическими, социальными и миграционными особенностями и тенденциями.
Despite what several commentators had claimed or predicted, 2020 did not mark the dawn of an “age of immobility”. While the pandemic may have disrupted some of the more traditional dynamics and norms of global migration, and reduced the overall levels of pre–COVID-19 cross-border mobility, it has… Read More
Armenia has traditionally been seen as an origin country for migration and a transit point for migrants heading elsewhere, predominantly to the Russian Federation and the West. However, although official statistics continue to record net emigration, the country has recently experienced a year-on-… 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 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.
Viet Nam is home to dynamic and multidimensional population movements. Harnessing the full benefits of the migration process can unlock opportunities and deliver much-needed income and prosperity to families and communities, yet migrants themselves have been identified as vulnerable populations… Read More
Viet Nam is home to dynamic and multidimensional population movements. Harnessing the full benefits of the migration process can unlock opportunities and deliver much-needed income and prosperity to families and communities, yet migrants themselves have been identified as vulnerable populations… 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
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
عقب سلسلة من حلقات العمل الاستشاريّة التي عقدت في دمشق في عام 2012 ، بدأت المنظمة الدولية للهجرة في تنفيذ أنشطتها في مجال الدعم النفسي الاجتماعي في الجمهورية العربية السورية من خلال برنامج يركز على بناء قدرات الممارسين في المجال النفسي الاجتماعي المحليين، وأولئك القادرين على الاستجابة في المجال… 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
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
Following a series of consultative workshops held in Damascus in 2012, the International Organization for Migration began to implement its psychosocial support activities in the Syrian Arab Republic with a programme focused on capacity-building and support of national psychosocial practitioners and… Read More
This report gives a comprehensive overview of the key messages, discussion points and conclusions articulated during the Regional Conference on Counter Migrant Smuggling: Innovative Ideas and New Models of Cooperation, and extends it with the authors’ analytical reflections. The conference was held… Read More
This report illustrates the migration health activities of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2016 and highlights key achievements in three main programme areas: (a) migration health assessments and travel health assistance; (b) health promotion and assistance for migrants; and… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More
These information, education and communication (EIC) materials on tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as part of IOM’s regional health promotion campaign funded by the IOM Development Fund, are dedicated to raise awareness of migrant populations regarding risks of TB and HIV… Read More