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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
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
Authored by Irina Kuznetsova and Oksana Mikheieva, this Migration Research Series paper explores the impacts of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine on the individuals that were displaced before 2022. The authors argue that the pre-existing vulnerabilities of those stranded in occupied areas since… Read More
Authored by Vytenis Juozas Deimantas and Aslı Ebru Şanlıtürk, this Migration Research Series paper focuses on the arrival of refugees from Ukraine on the labour market in Lithuania. The paper examines the distribution of refugees from Ukraine across countries of Lithuania, analyses the unemployment… Read More
Authored by Petros Gkotsis, Sara Henriques, Evangelos Koukournesis, Elena Leleki, Constantinos Melachrinos, Maria Papaioannou, and Teddy Wilkin, this Migration Research Series paper highlights four research projects employed by The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) that seek to understand… Read More
Le organizzazioni della diaspora sono state di fondamentale importanza in preparazione della risposta alle crisi, durante le emergenze e nei contesti post-crisi, collegando gli interventi di assistenza umanitaria con le successive fasi di ripresa e sviluppo. Ogni nuova crisi, compresa quella… Read More
Authored by Brienna Perelli-Harris, Orsola Torrisi, Michael G Head and Ken Brackstone, this Migration Research Series paper highlights the household composition and characteristics of those displaced by the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine. The paper showcases the findings of a rapid online… Read More
Diaspora organizations have been of fundamental importance in pre-crisis preparedness, emergency response and post-crisis contexts, bridging the divide between humanitarian response, recovery and development interventions. Every new crisis, including the current conflict in Ukraine, has been a… Read More
Authored by Umberto Minora, Martina Belmonte, Claudio Bosco, Drew Johnston, Eugenia Giraudy, Stefano M. Iacus and Francesco Sermi, this Migration Research Series paper highlights the importance of anticipating conflict-induced migration flows through innovative data from social media to support… Read More
IOM is committed to using the most effective and innovative modalities and mechanisms available to ensure dignified assistance to people in need. Since 2019, special attention has been placed on developing internal capacity to increase the use and coordination of cash-based interventions (CBI)… Read More
Des dizaines de milliers de personnes dans le monde vivent avec la douleur et l’incertitude de ne pas connaître le sort de leurs proches et de leurs êtres chers qui ont été portés disparus ou ont perdu la vie au cours de leur voyage de migration vers une destination internationale à travers le… Read More
Decenas de miles de personas en todo el mundo viven con el dolor y la incertidumbre de no saber qué les ha pasado a sus familiares y seres queridos que han desaparecido o fallecido en sus trayectos migratorios. Además del daño emocional, las vidas de estas personas pueden verse afectadas para… Read More
This policy briefing identifies 10 recommendations that States, regional organizations, intergovernmental organizations and civil society can take to help meet their obligations towards families of missing migrants – to support them in their search for loved ones and as they cope with the impacts… Read More
Este informe resume las principales conclusiones del proyecto de investigación cualitativa realizado entre abril de 2019 y marzo de 2021 por el Proyecto Migrantes Desaparecidos de la OIM sobre los desafíos y las experiencias de las familias de personas migrantes desaparecidas en Etiopía, el Reino… Read More
This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Ukraine 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 Ukraine 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 discusses the essential findings and learnings from a collaborative research project with the University of Liverpool, investigating the use of Twitter data to track immigration sentiment during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Government of Mauritius recognizes the added value, valuable role and potential of its diaspora to contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country and aims to mobilize, leverage and harness the diaspora’s intellectual, cultural and social potential, capital and skills.
The pilot… Read More
This report synthesizes the main findings of qualitative research conducted between April 2019 and March 2021 by IOM’s Missing Migrants Project about the challenges and experiences of families of missing migrants in Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, Spain and Zimbabwe. Across the four countries, 76… Read More
Humanitarian crises are becoming increasingly complex, with more people in need of support and for longer periods. The international community is in agreement that new approaches are required to improve the delivery of humanitarian assistance. When they signed the Grand Bargain, donors and… Read More
La majorité des États d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Nord ainsi que des États d’Europe appartiennent à des zones de libre circulation. La tendance à lever les contrôles aux frontières intrarégionales s’est toutefois accompagnée d’une tendance au renforcement des contrôles aux frontières extérieures. Le… Read More
Le présent chapitre fournit une vue d’ensemble des données sur la santé des migrants le long de la route de la Méditerranée centrale en adoptant une approche fondée sur les cas. Il décrit comment les données sont actuellement recueillies et quels sont les points forts et les points faibles de ces… Read More
Le présent chapitre fait le bilan de l’état des connaissances sur la migration internationale en provenance, à destination et le long de chacun des 12 pays de la route de la Méditerranée centrale, en portant une attention particulière aux vingt dernières années. Il s’interroge essentiellement sur… Read More
Le présent chapitre vise à répondre aux questions suivantes : a) pourquoi fautil mesurer la migration ? et b) que devons-nous attendre de données de qualité sur les migrations ? Deux outils de collecte de données y sont analysés en détail, à savoir : la Matrice de suivi des déplacements (MSD) de l’… Read More
The Government of Mauritius recognizes the added value, valuable role and potential of its diaspora to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country and aims to mobilize, leverage and harness the diaspora’s intellectual, cultural and social potential, capital and skills.
The pilot… Read More
The region covered by the Regional Office in Vienna features diverse economic, environmental, demographic, political, social and migration contexts and trends. Issues and challenges include demographic shifts, skills and labour gaps, human trafficking and stranded migrants, inadequate access to… Read More
Регион, находящийся под юрисдикцией Регионального офиса в Вене, отличается разнообразными экономическими, экологическими, демографическими, политическими, социальными и миграционными особенностями и тенденциями.
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
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
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 chapter provides an overview of health data among migrants on the Central Mediterranean Route, using a case-based approach. It outlines how data are currently collected and what are the strengths and weaknesses of these health information systems. Examples from Libya, Italy, Germany, the… Read More
Most States in West and North Africa and in Europe are part of free movement areas. The trend towards lifting intraregional border controls has, however, unfolded in parallel with a trend towards tightening external border controls. This chapter analyses how the two trends have shaped regional and… Read More
This chapter aims to answer the questions: (a) Why do we need to measure migration? and (b) What should we expect from good data on migration? It analyses two data collection tools in detail: IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and the Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism initiative (4Mi).… Read More
This chapter inventories the state of knowledge on international migration from, to and through each of the 12 countries of the Central Mediterranean Route (CMR), with a focus on the last two decades. What national statistics tell us bout numbers and profiles of international migrants in West… Read More
Effective migration management requires some degree of anticipation of the magnitude and nature of future flows. In response to these needs, two types of approaches have emerged in the literature in recent years: (a) migration forecasts, which provide quantitative estimates of future migration, and… Read More
The rapid surge in mixed migration in 2015-2016 thrust many local authorities across Europe into emergency mode, forcing them to find ways to address the needs of vulnerable groups, including refugees with a range of physical and mental-health conditions and unaccompanied children. Often,… 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
Stories Untold: Return of Georgian Migrants in Photos features the personal accounts of 24 Georgian migrants who have returned to their home country and rebuilt their lives after spending time overseas, with the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Their 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
Migration Initiatives 2020 illustrates to Member States, governments, partners, the private sector and readers the planned interventions and global funding requirements of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for 2020. Migration Initiatives 2020 is structured around the Migration… Read More
Migration Initiatives 2020 illustrates to Member States, governments, partners, the private sector and readers the planned interventions and global funding requirements of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for 2020. Migration Initiatives 2020 is structured around the Migration… Read More
Migration Initiatives 2020 illustrates to Member States, governments, partners, the private sector and readers the planned interventions and global funding requirements of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for 2020. Migration Initiatives 2020 is structured around the 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 Carleton University and published and distributed by Wiley… Read More
This report presents the results of the survey that assesses the effectiveness of the substance use primary prevention campaign conducted by the International Organization for Migration and relevant stakeholders. It depicts findings related to changes in the awareness of migrant and ethnic minority… 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
This regional survey report presents findings from qualitative and quantitative surveys among migrants in the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The objective of the qualitative survey was to assess experiences with and access to public health-care services related to HIV… 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
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
This World Migration Report Update provides an overview of the latest data on international migrants in Europe. It is based on the most recent estimates from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Released in December 2017, the international migrant stock data sets estimate… Read More