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This Migration Governance Indicators (MGIs) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Azerbaijan 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 the Republic of Iraq 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… Read More
Instituted in 2005 by the European Commission, the Migration Profile serves as a foundational tool for collecting migration-related data, facilitating evidence-driven policy-making. The initiative seeks to emphasize the significance of integrating migration into broader policy planning through an… 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 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 contribution of migrants to the development of Asia-Pacific countries is fundamental, and their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be underestimated. Although leaving no one behind is key to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, several knowledge gaps exist… Read More
The Asia–Pacific Migration Data Report series is the flagship publication for the region since 2020.
This first Migration Profile for Bangladesh is a country-specific policy tool that provides internationally comparable data and a nationally relevant monitoring framework for migratory processes. The Migration Profile is a single document that combines a large amount of the primary and secondary… 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 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
تشهد دول الخليج حاليًا تغييرات في أنظمة وسياسات هجرة اليد العاملة لديها. واستجابة لذلك، تعمل المنظمة الدولية للهجرة على تعزيز نهجها القائم على الحكومة بأسرها والمجتمع ككل في عملها في المنطقة تقديراً للسمات الفريدة لدول الخليج. تسترشد هذه الاستراتيجية بالاستراتيجية الإقليمية للشرق الأوسط وشمال… Read More
The Gulf countries are currently undergoing changes in their labor migration systems and policies. In response, IOM is enhancing its whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to its work in the region in appreciation of the unique features of Gulf countries. This strategy will be guided by… 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
Nghiên cứu xem xét tính dễ bị tổn thương và các rủi ro bị bóc lột mà lao động di cư Việt Nam có thể phải đối mặt trong quá trình tuyển dụng, làm việc tại quốc gia tiếp nhận và khi trở về nước.
The qualitative research explores vulnerabilities and risks of exploitation faced by Vietnamese migrant workers during recruitment, employment at destinations, and upon return to Viet Nam.
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
In a time of unprecedented social and economic changes, the Migration Data Report 2020 of the Asia–Pacific Regional Data Hub presents the latest evidence on the complex and multifaceted migration dynamics in Asia and the Pacific. The report analyses how COVID-19 altered the regional migration… 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
This report, written by the Asia-Pacific Regional Data Hub (RDH), aspires to bolster the knowledge and evidence base for effective migration policy, to strengthen programs and to support innovation in the region. More specifically the report highlights gaps and limitations associated with existing… 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
As a multi-agency collaboration involving several organizations, this report has been published without style editing or review against IOM’s specific guidelines.
As a multi-agency collaboration involving several organizations, this report has been published without style editing or review against IOM’s specific guidelines.
Since the beginning of 2014, IOM’s Missing Migrants Project has recorded the deaths of over 20,000 people in the Mediterranean Sea as they tried to make the dangerous migration journey to Europe. Yet beyond the total numbers of fatalities, other approaches are needed to understand this catastrophic… Read More
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
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
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
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
Authored by Abdullah Mohammadi, Ruta Nimkar and Emily Savage, this publication in the Migration Research Series analyses the perceptions that Afghan smugglers have of themselves and of their relationships with their communities in Afghanistan. The paper is based on interviews with 23 smugglers in… Read More
This project evaluation report reviews tools and activities piloted to build the capacity of foster carers to look after Albanian, Vietnamese and other unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the United Kingdom who are identified – or potential – victims of human trafficking and modern slavery.… 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
Migrant Smuggling Data and Research: A global review of the emerging evidence base (Volume 2) presents a unique review of what is being collected and what can be done to further build the evidence base on migrant smuggling globally. The second volume on the topic, and building on the 2016 report,… 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
Over the past years, public attention has gradually turned to the experiences of migrants along the precarious Mediterranean routes to Europe. A large number of migrants continue to risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea on the way to Europe, often enduring long and perilous journeys. A… Read More
Young migrants and refugees set out to escape harm or secure better futures – and face staggering risks in the process. For children and youth on the move via the Mediterranean Sea routes to Europe, the journey is marked by high levels of abuse, trafficking and exploitation. Some are more… Read More
Following the Andaman Sea Crisis of May‒June 2015, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh conducted a community-based study to understand the push factors influencing migrants to travel through irregular channels and the challenges experienced by migrants upon returning to… Read More
The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Missing Migrants Project has recorded more than 7,500 people who lost their lives or went missing in the course of migration in 2016, a 30-per cent increase over the number recorded in 2015. More than 5,000 migrant deaths and disappearances were… Read More
The manual was prepared with the aim to inform the secondary school teachers and students about human trafficking and exploitation. This third edition was updated by IOM taking into account the changes in the legal and institutional frameworks to combat human trafficking in the Republic of Armenia.
The manual was prepared with the aim to inform the secondary school teachers and students about human trafficking and exploitation. This third edition was updated by IOM taking into account the changes in the legal and institutional frameworks to combat human trafficking in the Republic of Armenia.
Myanmar is the largest migration source in the Greater Mekong Subregion, sending an estimated 10 per cent of its 50-million population abroad, mainly to Thailand and Malaysia, as well as other destinations in Asia and beyond. Limited formal opportunities for safe migration from the country force… Read More
The purpose of this study, “Assessing the Risks of Migration along the Central and Eastern Mediterranean Routes: Iraq and Nigeria as Case Study Countries” is to give breadth to the concept of “safe migration” by analysing patterns of migration and return from two case study countries: Iraq and… 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
During the first five months of 2016, 1 in every 23 migrants has died attempting to journey across the Central Mediterranean to Europe. This represents a drastic worsening of an already high death toll. Since the beginning of 2014, the overall ratio of deaths to numbers of migrant crossings has… Read More