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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
This document is the result of the local Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) assessment in the municipality of Tbilisi (Georgia) 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… Read More
The “Introduction to Biometrics” manual offers a fundamental operational guide for capturing, comparing, and assessing biometric data from populations as they move, emphasizing the utilization of technology for analyzing physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial features, and iris scans… Read More
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Dominica 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
Gender impacts and determines the experiences of migrants, displaced persons and other crisis-affected populations, especially in fragile settings. Conflict dynamics are fundamentally gendered, and gendered norms and identities affect individual vulnerabilities as well as capacities to contribute… Read More
El informe sobre "Movimientos Migratorios Recientes en América del Sur" es una colaboración conjunta entre el Foro Especializado Migratorio del MERCOSUR, los Estados Asociados, y la OIM. Esta edición recoge datos migratorios de 2022 proporcionados por las autoridades migratorias de los países… Read More
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
This report focuses on a natural experiment-based evaluation conducted as part of the IMPACT study, to better illustrate the effects of the pandemic and other shocks on the wellbeing of returning migrants assisted under the EU-IOM joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration in… Read More
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Mongolia 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
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Uganda 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
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Palau 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
The Eastern and Horn of Africa region remains one of the most dynamic regions of the world in terms of migration caused by an evolving complex of economic, social and security interplay. Migrants and mobile populations continue to face many obstacles in accessing essential health-care services… Read More
Depuis 2016, les indicateurs de gouvernance migratoire (MGI) de l'OIM ont aidé les gouvernements de plus de 100 pays et 70 villes à faire le point sur leurs politiques et stratégies migratoires afin d'identifier les bonnes pratiques et les lacunes.
This study examines the consequences that migration, return and reintegration experiences have on the mental health and the psychosocial well-being of returning migrants, with the primary purpose of informing policies, programmes and advocacy initiatives that promote sustainable reintegration.
This Migration Profile is the result of a joint initiative implemented by IOM and the Ministry of Home Affairs of Eswatini. It brings together available relevant data and information on migration and provides policy directives and recommendations to enhance evidence-based policymaking and… Read More
According to the African Development Bank’s 2018 report, in Côte d’Ivoire the cumulative share of vulnerable jobs and unemployed people ranges from 70 per cent to 90 per cent. In addition, gender norms create disparities in decent employment for women and men in the labour market. Women are more… Read More
The Compendium of Good Practices in Enabling Access to Legal Identity for Undocumented Migrants is a tool developed by IOM to guide Member States in establishing legal identity to uphold the rights of migrants and of their children, without putting them at risk.
Even though the reintegration of women and girls assisted to return to their countries of origin and their gendered reintegration experiences have gained more attention, important research gaps persist. Reintegration policies and programmes can benefit greatly from studies that approach gender as a… 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 Municipalidad de La Cruz (Perú), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de… Read More
Este folleto es una recopilación de casos de éxito derivados del proceso de los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la Migración (IGM).
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 Municipalidad de Upala (Costa Rica), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza… Read More
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.
The IOM Flagship Report “Leveraging Human Mobility to Rescue the 2030 Agenda” is the first of its kind in terms of its scope, and a central contribution of IOM to the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit (SDG Summit).
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
Authored by Jenna Blower-Nassiri, this gender and migration research policy (GenMig) paper analyses sex-disaggregated migration and labour data to examine migration to and within Europe in the social care sector. The paper reviews Europe’s migration, care and employment regimes, complemented by… Read More
This report elaborates on the usefulness and potential for natural experiment-based evaluation approaches in contexts that are prone to shocks or in which shocks have already occurred. The report also provides practical lessons for those interested in conducting such types of studies, based on the… Read More
As the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, IOM is called upon to address migration-related challenges, including those concerning migration management and the smooth digitalization thereof. With the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating the need for flexible and innovative… 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
This is one of the five modules that make up the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Trade Facilitation and Human Mobility Trainer’s Manual. The Trainer’s Manual was developed to build the capacities of border management agents and policy practitioners in the areas of trade facilitation,… Read More
This is one of the five modules that make up the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Trade Facilitation and Human Mobility Trainer’s Manual. The Trainer’s Manual was developed to build the capacities of border management agents and policy practitioners in the areas of trade facilitation,… Read More
This is one of the five modules that make up the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Trade Facilitation and Human Mobility Trainer’s Manual. The Trainer’s Manual was developed to build the capacities of border management agents and policy practitioners in the areas of trade facilitation,… Read More
This is one of the five modules that make up the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Trade Facilitation Training and Human Mobility Trainer’s Manual. The Trainer’s Manual was developed to build the capacities of border management agents and policy practitioners in the areas of trade… Read More
This is one of the five modules that make up the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Trade Facilitation and Human Mobility Trainer’s Manual. The Trainer’s Manual was developed to build the capacities of border management agents and policy practitioners in the areas of trade facilitation,… Read More
This resource is the fifth chapter of the IRIS Handbook for Governments on Ethical Recruitment and Migrant Worker Protection. It explores the ways in which governments can and should ensure that migrant workers can access and understand information about their rights and protections.
The report on "Recent Migration Movements in South America" is a joint collaboration between the MERCOSUR Specialized Forum on Migration, the Associated States, and IOM. This edition gathers migration data for 2021 provided by migratory authorities of the signatory countries of the MERCOSUR… Read More
There are multiple, often overlapping factors leading to irregular migration to Europe from West Africa. One of them is the limited knowledge of such a journey’s risks. Awareness-raising interventions are implemented in various West African countries to tackle misinformation. However, evidence of… Read More
Multisectoral coordination mechanisms are some of the strategies that have been found effective in promoting the health of migrants and their host communities, while at the same time strengthening collaboration and coordination among stakeholders. Since 2008, IOM has supported the establishment of… Read More
Globally and in South Africa, IOM migration health programming seeks to promote the inclusion of migrants in laws, policies and programmes at the global, regional and national levels. Addressing incoherencies in health and non-health policies could reduce the exclusion of vulnerable migrants in… Read More
This report is an annual overview of activities led and implemented by the Migration Health Division of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in 2022, in close collaboration with Member States, other United Nations agencies and partners, to respond to major health needs in the context… Read More
L’orpaillage, activité pratiquée traditionnellement par les populations locales de la région de Kédougou, a connu un boom aux alentours des années 2010 avec la découverte de filons d’or, ce qui a coïncidé avec l’arrivée massive de migrants de toute la sous-région. Parmi les particularités de l’… Read More