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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, 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
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 Kyrgyzstan 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 countries… Read More
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Kyrgyzstan 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 countries… Read More
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
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Uzbekistan as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist countries in… 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 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
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Cambodia as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist countries in… Read More
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Sri Lanka as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist countries in… Read More
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Republic of Moldova as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist… 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 Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in the Republic of Moldova as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist… 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
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
คู่มือฉบับนี้มีจุดประสงค์เพื่อส่งเสริมการใช้กลไกทางเลือกเพื่อการระงับข้อพิพาท ซึ่งเป็นหนึ่งในช่องทางที่มีประสิทธิภาพในการแก้ไขเยียวยาปัญหาจากการละเมิดสิทธิแรงงานสำหรับแรงงานทุกคนซึ่งรวมถึงแรงงานข้ามชาติ… Read More
The Business Guidebook promotes the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (ADR) in Thailand, as an effective channel for improving remediation outcomes for all workers, including migrant workers. The Guidebook, explaining the processes for state-based grievance mechanisms and ADR… Read More
Лоиҳаи Нишондиҳандаҳои Идоракунии Муҳоҷират (НИМ) хулосаи соҳаҳои хуб рушдёфтаи идоракунии муҳоҷират дар Тоҷикистон ва инчунин соҳаҳои дорои рушди минбаъдаро, ки тавассути НИМ арзёбӣ шудааст, пешниҳод мекунад. НИМ маҷмӯи тақрибан 90 нишондиҳандаи стандартӣ буда, ба кишвар дар арзёбӣ намудани… Read More
The Business Guidebook promotes the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (ADR) in Thailand, as an effective channel for improving remediation outcomes for all workers, including migrant workers. The Guidebook, explaining the processes for state-based grievance mechanisms and ADR… Read More
The Business Guidebook promotes the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (ADR) in Thailand, as an effective channel for improving remediation outcomes for all workers, including migrant workers. The Guidebook, explaining the processes for state-based grievance mechanisms and ADR… 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 Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Cambodia as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist countries in… Read More
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Tajikistan as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The MGI is a standard set of approximately 90 indicators to assist countries in… Read More
Migration has become a key aspect of the development discourse in Nepal. Nepal is a major country of origin for labour migration, with more than half of all Nepali households having at least one family member engaged in international or internal migration or living in Nepal as a returned migrant.… 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.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in close coordination with the Government of Bangladesh, conducted a stock-taking exercise of the Overseas Employment and Migrants Act (OEMA) of 2013 and the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act (PSHT) of 2012. The initiative was… Read More
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
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
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
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
The aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of the Armenian National Security Service and the Border Guards Troops to respond to migration crises and enhance their role in inter-agency cooperation. The report provides an introduction to the concept of Humanitarian Border Management (HBM),… Read More
The aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of the Armenian National Security Service and the Border Guards Troops to respond to migration crises and enhance their role in inter-agency cooperation. The report provides an introduction to the concept of Humanitarian Border Management (HBM),… 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
The “Analysis of Armenian Migration Legislation and Practice as Compared to EU Standards” was conducted by the IOM under the auspices of the Armenian Ministry of Justice and aims to study if and how the national legislation on migration is aligned with EU legislation.
The “Analysis of Armenian Migration Legislation and Practice as Compared to EU Standards” was conducted by the IOM under the auspices of the Armenian Ministry of Justice and aims to study if and how the national legislation on migration is aligned with EU legislation.
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.
This study focuses on illegal or irregular migration and particularly smuggling of migrants from Armenia. Together with IOM’s earlier report on trafficking in women and children, the report aims at providing a comprehensive picture of the nature and incidence of irregular migration in Armenia in… Read More
This report is the result of a policy research project and summarizes findings from a literature review, analysis of case data of the vulnerable, exploited and trafficked migrant workers who are being assisted through the project, focus groups with vulnerable migrants, and round-tables with… Read More
An introductory guide for policymakers and practitioners on how to implement international legal obligations to criminalize migrant smuggling at the domestic level.
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
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
As a vast region with myriad islands, peninsulas and ancient sea routes, maritime migration is part of Asia’s tradition. But it has become increasingly complex as refugees and irregular migrants move around the region by sea, challenging governments in the Asia-Pacific region to control their… 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
Le Département du Droit international de la migration et des Affaires juridiques a été chargé par le Parlement européen de conduire une étude comparative de la législation des 27 Etats membres de l'Union européenne en matière d'immigration légale. L'étude présente une vue d'ensemble et une analyse… Read More
International Migration Law N°28 - “Laws for Legal Immigration in the 27 EU Member States.