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There is significant informal cross-border trade in southern Africa, valued at an estimated USD 17.6 billion, which accounts for 30 to 40 per cent of total trade in the Southern African Development Community. Women make up approximately 70 per cent of informal traders, even as they face gender-… Read More
There is significant informal cross-border trade in the Southern Africa region, accounting for 30–40 per cent of total trade between countries of the Southern African Development Community, with an estimated value of USD 17.6 billion. Women make up around 70 per cent of informal cross-border… 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
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
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 gives a broad overview of IOM return and reintegration trends, developments and related activities in 2021 with a breakdown of summary statistics on regional and country levels. It also illustrates good practices adopted by IOM offices to provide return and reintegration assistance to… Read More
This report gives a broad overview of IOM return and reintegration trends, developments and related activities in 2021 with a breakdown of summary statistics on regional and country levels. It also illustrates good practices adopted by IOM offices to provide return and reintegration assistance to… Read More
This report gives a broad overview of IOM return and reintegration trends, developments and related activities in 2021 with a breakdown of summary statistics on regional and country levels. It also illustrates good practices adopted by IOM offices to provide return and reintegration assistance to… Read More
Este perfil de gobernanza sobre la migración presenta un resumen sobre las áreas bien desarrolladas de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion de Bolivia, al igual que las áreas con potencial para un desarrollo adicional, según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More
El Paraguay se ha caracterizado por una intensa dinámica migratoria. A lo largo de su historia ha recibido un contingente de inmigrantes de diferentes nacionalidades, si bien reducido en número, de significativa contribución con el desarrollo del país. Al mismo tiempo, crecientes flujos de… Read More
Informal cross-border trade is significant in Southern Africa, accounting for 30 to 40 per cent of the total trade in the Southern African Development Community, with an estimated value of USD 17.6 billion. Women make up approximately 70 per cent of informal cross-border traders (ICBTs), face… Read More
This research report contributes to the body of knowledge on the experiences of families of missing migrants in Zimbabwe as they search for their relatives and deal with the impacts of the loss. The disappearance of a migrant relative has deep impacts on the emotional, economic, social and legal… Read More
Mozambique has been historically characterized by dynamic human mobility patterns that contribute to development, the economy and livelihoods of communities. However, the benefits of well-managed migration for development are yet to be maximized to their full potential through whole-of-government… Read More
This report gives a broad overview of IOM return and reintegration trends, developments and related activities in 2020 with a breakdown of summary statistics on regional and country levels. It also illustrates innovative practices adopted by IOM offices worldwide in response to the COVID-19… Read More
This report gives a broad overview of IOM return and reintegration trends, developments and related activities in 2020 with a breakdown of summary statistics on regional and country levels. It also illustrates innovative practices adopted by IOM offices worldwide in response to the COVID-19… Read More
Cette recherche conjointe entre le centre François-Xavier Bagnoud pour la santé et les droits de l'Homme de l‘université de Harvard (FXB Centre) et l'Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM) vise à examiner les défis le long des routes migratoires en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre.… Read More
Le présent chapitre se penche sur la difficulté d’estimer l’ampleur et la répartition des risques en matière de protection en Libye, en analysant un ensemble de données établi à partir de 5 659 entretiens menés auprès de réfugiés et de migrants ayant gagné la Libye au départ de pays d’Afrique de l’… Read More
Le présent chapitre fournit une vue d’ensemble des principaux risques et vulnérabilités auxquels ont été exposés les migrants qui bénéficient d’une aide dans les centres de transit de l’OIM au Niger en vue d’un retour dans leur pays d’origine, ainsi que de l’évolution de ces risques observée au… Read More
This fifth monitoring report presents the findings from the collection and review of 45 surveys that IOM conducted from October 2020 to December 2020 to capture the experiences of participants in the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programs of IOM in El Salvador, Guatemala–Belize, Honduras and… Read More
Este informe se basa en una investigación cualitativa realizada con familias de personas migrantes desaparecidas y organizaciones de la sociedad civil en España. Los resultados muestran los retos a los que se enfrentan las familias a la hora de buscar a sus seres queridos, así como las acciones que… Read More
This report is based on qualitative research conducted with families of missing migrants and civil society organizations in Spain. The findings show the challenges that families face when searching for their loved ones as well as the actions that they are already taking to look for them.
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
This report explores the challenges and needs of Ethiopian families who have relatives who went missing or died in the context of international migration, against the backdrop of the legal, policy and institutional frameworks applicable to issues of missing migrants in Ethiopia.
This report explores the challenges and needs of families living in the United Kingdom who have relatives who went missing or died in the course of international migration, and provides a policy-oriented overview of laws, advocacies, initiatives and support services applicable to the issue of… Read More
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Seychelles 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 Eswatini 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
Ce profil de gouvernance de la migration présente un résumé des points forts des structures de gouvernance des migrations du Cameroun, ainsi que les aspects qui pourraient être renforcés, en fonction des évaluations des Indicateurs de gouvernance des migrations (IGM).
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Cameroon 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 protection abuses and human rights violations faced by refugees and migrants along the journey to Libya and within the country are well documented by NGOs, human rights organizations and news outlets. Yet, little is understood about why certain people on the move are exposed to protection… Read More
This chapter provides an overview of the main vulnerabilities and risks faced by migrants assisted in the IOM transit centres in the Niger en route back to their countries of origin, and of changes to such risks observed over the past three years. These are also presented through migrants’ personal… Read More
What makes migrants vulnerable to human trafficking and associated forms of exploitation and abuse? A new study, undertaken by Minderoo Foundation’s Walk Free initiative and IOM, examines the connection between migration and modern slavery, and focuses on which migrants are most vulnerable, and in… Read More
For the period covering 2019–2023, the IOM Regional Strategy for Southern Africa has identified strategic objectives to guide the work of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the region, aligning itself with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Developmental Goals, as well as the… Read More
The International Organization for Migration (IOM, the UN Migration Agency) plays a key role in global resettlement. Providing essential support to States in resettling refugees and other humanitarian entrants is a fundamental purpose and among its largest ongoing activities. Along the resettlement… Read More
عقب سلسلة من حلقات العمل الاستشاريّة التي عقدت في دمشق في عام 2012 ، بدأت المنظمة الدولية للهجرة في تنفيذ أنشطتها في مجال الدعم النفسي الاجتماعي في الجمهورية العربية السورية من خلال برنامج يركز على بناء قدرات الممارسين في المجال النفسي الاجتماعي المحليين، وأولئك القادرين على الاستجابة في المجال… Read More
O Protocolo de Assistência a Migrantes em Situação de Vulnerabilidade consolida as políticas públicas, equipamentos e serviços existentes na cidade de Foz do Iguaçu com os quais se organiza a proteção e assistência, em âmbito local, ao migrante em situação de vulnerabilidade. A partir dessa… Read More
Хот суурин газар шилжин ирэгсдийн эмзэг байдал нь тухайн хувь хүний суурь боловсрол, нийгэмд эзлэх байр сууриас гадна амьдарч буй газар, хотын үйлчилгээний хүртээмж зэрэг амьдрах орчин нөхцлөөс хамаарсан хүчин зүйлс, мөн хотод шилжин ирэгсдэд зориулсан төрийн үйлчилгээ дутмаг гэсэн үндсэн гурван… Read More
Urban migrant vulnerability is found to be linked with three main factors, which include an individual's personal background, contextual vulnerability such as living area and access to urban services, and the lack of officially designated government services for urban migrants.
These factors result… 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
La stratégie d'intervention de l'OIM Djibouti 2017-2020 est le fruit de capitalisation des expériences écoulées (aide à la réinstallation, aide au retour volontaire et à la réintégration, renforcement des capacités dans la gestion de la migration, diversification des moyens de subsistance,… Read More
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pacific Strategy 2017–2020 provides a strategic framework for addressing migration challenges in the Pacific. This document will be used to guide IOM’s response to the needs of migrants, migration-affected communities and governments in the region… Read More
Over the last half decade, IOM has implemented many counter-trafficking actions in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Although there have been major improvements in efforts to combat trafficking in human beings (THB) within these countries, as the modes of operation of traffickers continue to evolve… Read More
Over the last half decade, IOM has implemented many counter-trafficking actions in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Although there have been major improvements in efforts to combat trafficking in human beings (THB) within these countries, as the modes of operation of traffickers continue to evolve… Read More
Over the last half decade, IOM has implemented many counter-trafficking actions in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Although there have been major improvements in efforts to combat trafficking in human beings (THB) within these countries, as the modes of operation of traffickers continue to evolve… Read More
Over the last half decade, IOM has implemented many counter-trafficking actions in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Although there have been major improvements in efforts to combat trafficking in human beings (THB) within these countries, as the modes of operation of traffickers continue to evolve… Read More
Over the last half decade, IOM has implemented many counter-trafficking actions in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Although there have been major improvements in efforts to combat trafficking in human beings (THB) within these countries, as the modes of operation of traffickers continue to evolve… Read More
Over the last half decade, IOM has implemented many counter-trafficking actions in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Although there have been major improvements in efforts to combat trafficking in human beings (THB) within these countries, as the modes of operation of traffickers continue to evolve… Read More
Mexico receives significant flows of migrants in transit, mostly directed to the USA, and of temporary and cross border migrants workers. This study explores their exposure and vulnerability to violence and human right violations, as well as to disasters triggered by natural hazards.