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Although human trafficking has gathered momentum and several international organizations have developed approaches to address it, the phenomenon remains a serious crime, with grave human rights concerns, that is largely overlooked in crisis situations. In addition, human trafficking is typically… Read More
This Progress Report Report from a multi-stakeholder perspective on the implementation of the NRIS (National Roma Integration Strategy) and other national commitments in respect to Roma Health was developed under the International Organization for Migration (IOM) assessment conducted within the… Read More
The United States of America is widely known as one of the major destinations for Nigerian migrants. Migration of Nigerians to this country has been increasing over time, and trends show that this is still continuing. The situation has created a huge opportunity to harness and maximize enormous… Read More
Las evaluaciones mundiales sugieren que una proporción sustancial de los trabajadores migrantes terminan en situaciones de explotación extrema, algunos de los cuales han sido identificados como víctimas de trata de personas.
Global assessments suggest that a substantial proportion of labour migrants ends up in situations of extreme exploitation, some of whom are identified as victims of human trafficking. Because large numbers of migrant workers fall into a “grey area” between trafficking (as defined by international… Read More
IOM is a longstanding partner of the Belgium government, migrants, local communities and other stakeholders in Belgium. This publication provides an overview of our collaboration over the years, with a specific focus on the years between 2008 and 2015.
Global assessments suggest that a substantial proportion of labour migrants ends up in situations of extreme exploitation, some of whom are identified as victims of human trafficking. Because large numbers of migrant workers fall into a “grey area” between trafficking (as defined by international… Read More
Many of the world’s vulnerable have limited or no access to education and lack the financial resources to overcome the adverse impacts of natural disasters. Forced by poverty to inhabit low-lying coastal deltas, riverbanks, flood plains, steep slopes and degraded urban environments where the impact… Read More
This study provides an assessment of HIV vulnerabilities and access to HIV health-care services among key affected populations that live or work along the economic corridor between Myawaddy and Kawkareik. The research targets migrants, female sex workers, men who have sex with men and people who… Read More
This study commissioned by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) was conducted by the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD) between February and May 2014 among Basotho health-care professionals working and living in the United Kingdom. The purpose of the survey was to map out the… Read More
Trafficking in persons and other forms of exploitation occur in times of crisis yet remain largely overlooked in the context of humanitarian response. This briefing document provides contemporary, evidence-based findings indicating that trafficking in persons is not a side effect of crises but is… Read More
Although human trafficking has gathered momentum and several international organizations have developed approaches to address it, the phenomenon remains a serious crime, with grave human rights concerns, that is largely overlooked in crisis situations. In addition, human trafficking is typically… Read More
En las actividades de lucha contra la trata de la OIM se considera que la trata es un proceso de coacción y explotación que se inicia con el reclutamiento en el lugar de origen y que continúa con la explotación en los lugares de tránsito y de destino. A pesar de que generalmente el tráfico implica… 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
This report illustrates IOM’s health activities in 2014 and presents key achievements in the three main migration health programme areas: (a) migration health assessments and travel health assistance; (b) health promotion and assistance for migrants; and (c) migration health assistance for crisis-… Read More
Published four 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.
Cette étude commissionnée par l’OIM – la première en son genre par sa couverture géographique et transversale de la thématique – réalisée entre mars et juillet 2015 à Madagascar, au Liban, et au Koweït, apporte des informations précises et claires sur le cadre juridique et institutionnel national… Read More
What will the key migration policy challenges be in various regions of the world in the course of 2015? Are the levels and structure of migration flows likely to evolve, for example in terms of types of migration, source countries, and number and profiles of migrants? And what will be the key… Read More
“Screening Chest X-ray Interpretation and Radiographic Techniques” is the outcome of three years work, produced as one of the objectives of the IOM Global Teleradiology Center to optimize the quality of radiology services in health assessment programmes (HAPs).
The new issue of Migration Policy Practice focuses on the migration challenges facing the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The first article in this issue, by Enas El Fergany from the League of Arab States (LAS), addresses the important topic of how to promote regional… Read More
The migration of health care workers is not a new phenomenon, but the issue has become of utmost importance in recent years due to the global shortage of health care workers. As populations age in industrialized countries, there has been a sharp rise in demand for health care workers. This demand… Read More
IOM counter-trafficking activities consider trafficking as a coercive and exploitative process starting with recruitment in the place of origin and continuing with exploitation in the places of transit and destination. Despite the fact that in general trafficking involves crossing at least one… 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 booklet was prepared as a guide on counter-trafficking for consular officers from the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stationed throughout the world.
Prepared within the framework of the “Capacity Building for the Consular Personnel in Counter-Trafficking: Armenia” Project funded by the… Read More
Despite the political discourse on migration becoming an important issue in the global development agenda, the mental and physical health implications for left-behind children of migrant workers have received less attention. The current evidence base on the health impacts of labour migration, both… Read More
Trafficking in persons and other forms of exploitation occur in times of crisis yet remain largely overlooked in the context of humanitarian response. This briefing document provides contemporary, evidence-based findings indicating that trafficking in persons is not a side effect of crises but is… Read More
El presente manual fue elaborado en conjunto con el Fondo de Cooperación UNFPA/AECID; con el objetivo de formar y sensibilizar a proveedores de salud y funcionarios vinculados con migración sobre las condiciones que aumentan la vulnerabilidad de las poblaciones migrantes en América Central, con… Read More
This report documents three trafficking trends in the region, and looks at the health risks that trafficked women encounter in each one. In all three trends women are vulnerable to sexual, reproductive and mental health-related problems. At present, organizations that aim to counter human… Read More
Migrant’s right to health in Southern Africa traces some of the relevant constitutional, legislative and international standards that are applicable in each of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states regarding migrants’ right to health.
IOM has produced its first ever publication showcasing IOM and EU cooperation across the spectrum of migration and mobility activities. IOM-EU Cooperation on Migration and Mobility captures the main features and tangible results of our collaboration in the key areas where EU is currently… Read More
This study, by Altai Consulting for IOM’s Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), creates a fresh and updated understanding of the dynamics of migration flows across the Mediterranean. Fieldwork was conducted between November 2014 and February 2015 across seven countries in the… Read More