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Dans un contexte comme Madagascar, ce premier profil migratoire a permis de définir des recommandations importantes qui permettront de renforcer la compréhension et les capacités vers une meilleure collecte et gestion des données sur la migration et de faire ainsi progresser le débat au niveau… Read More

This second Extended Migration Profile (EMP) Report of Moldova is a country-owned tool, prepared in consultation with a broad range of government and non-government stakeholders, to be used in enhancing policy coherence, evidence-based policy-making and mainstreaming migration into development… Read More

The booklet “Self-Help for Men facing crisis and displacement”, is a new IOM publication developed as an activity of our psychosocial support program in the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon, in Arabic and English.  The booklet, originally meant to be included in distribution packages in the… Read More

The booklet “Self-Help for Men facing crisis and displacement”, is a new IOM publication developed as an activity of our psychosocial support program in the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon, in Arabic and English.  The booklet, originally meant to be included in distribution packages in the… Read More

In recent years, Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs) and similar facilities have been established in both origin and host countries by Governments, NGOs and international organizations such as IOM. MRCs set up in countries of origin aim to inform, orient and train migrants in preparation for employment… Read More

L’OIM s’est fixé pour objectif de placer la question de la mobilité humaine au cœur des négociations internationales sur le climat menées dans le cadre de la CCNUCC. Le présent rapport fait état à la fois, des diverses contributions de l’OIM à cette Convention-Cadre depuis 2008, ainsi que des… Read More

In 2015, IOM committed to bring the question of human mobility to the climate negotiation process, currently conducted within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This document outlines IOM’s contributions to the UNFCCC process since 2008 and presents… Read More

Migration Policy Practice welcomes the opportunity to publish a selection of some of the most noteworthy papers discussed at the 13th plenary meeting of the Transatlantic Council on Migration. The meeting examined the realities of the current global protection system and set out to identify gaps… Read More

Migration in Kenya: A Country Profile provides an overview of Kenya’s migration data, trends and the country’s legal framework and governance structures as they pertain to migration. The report also describes the impact of migration on the country’s health, environment and socioeconomic development… Read More

The Review examines the issues of readmission management and implementation of readmission agreements by Armenia. It focuses on the legislation in place in Armenia and the cooperation of the various State bodies in processing of the readmission cases, as well as implementation practice of Armenia’s… Read More

The Review examines the issues of readmission management and implementation of readmission agreements by Armenia. It focuses on the legislation in place in Armenia and the cooperation of the various State bodies in processing of the readmission cases, as well as implementation practice of Armenia’s… Read More

Figures presented in this first Migration Profile for Seychelles demonstrate that international migration trends are rapidly changing in Seychelles, which could have an impact on the Seychelles socioeconomic profile. Statistical data are key tools for the knowledge of migration processes and the… Read More

The READMIT Training Manual on Readmission is designed to provide a toolkit for practitioners who face the challenge of improving the capacity of their country to manage migration. The Manual explores theoretical issues of readmission, focusing on implementation in the Republic of Armenia, and… Read More

The READMIT Training Manual on Readmission is designed to provide a toolkit for practitioners who face the challenge of improving the capacity of their country to manage migration. The Manual explores theoretical issues of readmission, focusing on implementation in the Republic of Armenia, and… Read More

How the World Views Migration provides, for the first time, an insight into public attitudes towards immigration worldwide. The findings presented in the report – based on interviews with over 183,000 adults across more than 140 countries between 2012 and 2014 – represent the first steps towards… Read More

Migration in the Americas is a quarterly newsletter that provides insight to IOM activities in the Western Hemisphere. This publication includes articles written in both English and Spanish. Migration in the Americas June 2005 edition includes articles from the Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica,… Read More

The yearly Migration Initiatives (MI) reflects IOM's planned responses to migration needs in a calendar year. It also serves as a tool to engage counterparts in discussions on migration, issues and possible concrete measures and to seek support for our programme priorities.

Addressing HIV and mobility fits well within the mandate of IOM, the only international agency to deal with the entire spectrum of migrant and mobile populations during all phases of mobility. Through its HIV programme, IOM works to prevent and counter the misinformation, misunderstanding, and… Read More

Migration in the Americas is a quarterly newsletter that provides insight to IOM activities in the Western Hemisphere. This publication includes articles written in both English and Spanish. Migration in the Americas September 2005 edition includes articles from Argentina, the Caribbean, The… Read More

This compilation summarises the most relevant EU acquis documents relating to migration. It provides an overview of the relevant legislation and policy developments. The EU acquis concerning the short-term entry and admission and departure of third-country nationals is determined to a large extent… Read More

The yearly Migration Initiatives (MI) reflects IOM's planned responses to migration needs in a calendar year. It also serves as a tool to engage counterparts in discussions on migration, issues and possible concrete measures and to seek support for our programme priorities.

Migration in the Americas is a quarterly newsletter that provides insight to IOM activities in the Western Hemisphere. This publication includes articles written in both English and Spanish. Migration in the Americas March 2006 edition includes articles from the Caribbean, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti… Read More

Recognizing that remittances are, above all, private funds, but which also offer development possibilities for entire communities and countries, IOM’s aim in the area of migrant remittances is to facilitate the development of policies and mechanisms that: - improve remittance services to migrants… Read More

Jointly funded by the US State Department and the British Embassy in Riga, this project aims to prevent and reduce trafficking in human beings in, to, from, and through the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania through targeted capacity building and competence development for law… Read More

Human resources are critical in ensuring the delivery of quality health care services. The global shortage of health care workers is aggravated by an unequal distribution of human resources sustained by a steady flow of international, regional, or internal migration. Insufficient supply of health… Read More

The Working Group on Gender Issues prepares a quarterly Gender Bulletin.

The Working Group on Gender Issues prepares a quarterly Gender Bulletin.

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

Migration in the Americas is a quarterly newsletter that provides insight to IOM activities in the Western Hemisphere. This publication includes articles written in both English and Spanish. Immigration debates should not demonize migrants; UN High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Development; XI… Read More

The IOM’s Migration Health Department delivers direct services to a wide variety of mobile people, including migrants, refugees, displaced populations, students, long term visitors, demobilized soldiers, trafficked persons, and voluntary returnees. These services include preventive and curative… Read More

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.

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.

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

Migrations est une publication trimestrielle de l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) et présente les activités en cours de l'Organisation dans le monde entier. OIM Infos est disponible en anglais, français et espagnol.

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.

Migration in the Americas is a quarterly newsletter that provides insight to IOM activities in the Western Hemisphere. This publication includes articles written in both English and Spanish. Migration in the Americas December 2006 edition includes articles from the Caribbean, Central America,… Read More

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.

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.

Migration is increasingly recognized as a key global phenomenon with significant local impact. Its multi-faceted and cross-cutting nature requires it to be analyzed and addressed with due regard to related policy spheres such as development, trade, human rights, disaster response, health and the… Read More

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.

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.

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.

Migration Initiatives 2009 outlines IOM's planned activities for which financial support is needed. The 2009 appeal totals some 870 million US dollars for activities in nearly 400 locations. The appeal covers a range and diversity of projects as varied as migration itself. Labour migration,… Read More

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.