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The report provides an overview of Armenia’s digital capabilities on the central government level and in the field of migration management and provides recommendations to further the digital transformation of governance and border management processes. The Migration Management Digital Maturity… 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

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

Kuwait Country Strategy 2020–2024 outlines key objectives that will guide the engagement and support of IOM to the Government of Kuwait in achieving its priorities for 2020–2024. The Strategy reflects the global vision of IOM and the IOM Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa strategy. … Read More

This report focuses on the specific displacement and return dynamics of four ethnoreligious groups in Iraq – Shabak Shia, Turkmen Shia, Christian and Yazidi – and identifies the socioeconomic characteristics of returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) within these groups. A face-to-face… 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

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

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

The aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of the Armenian National Security Service and the Border Guards Troops to respond to migration crises and enhance their role in inter-agency cooperation. The report provides an introduction to the concept of Humanitarian Border Management (HBM),… Read More

The aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of the Armenian National Security Service and the Border Guards Troops to respond to migration crises and enhance their role in inter-agency cooperation. The report provides an introduction to the concept of Humanitarian Border Management (HBM),… 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

In 2015, significant flows of migration to, through and from the Middle East and North Africa continued unabated. Ongoing conflict, economic stagnation and political turmoil were main drivers of migration, though motives for movement remain complex. There were dramatic shifts in the scale and… Read More

In 2015, significant flows of migration to, through and from the Middle East and North Africa continued unabated. Ongoing conflict, economic stagnation and political turmoil were main drivers of migration, though motives for movement remain complex. There were dramatic shifts in the scale and… Read More

In 2014, significant flows of migration to, through and from the Middle East and North Africa continued unabated. Ongoing conflict, economic stagnation, and political turmoil were main drivers of migration, though motives for movement remain complex. Irregular migration – especially for vulnerable… Read More

The guide is aimed to inform temporary migrants about their rights and obligations in Qatar, about the threats of labour exploitation and possible trafficking in humans.  

The handbook summarizes and systematizes IOM’s experience in direct assistance to VoTs. IOM recognizes that each victim is unique and requires and desires different assistance. As well, the nature of trafficking is different around the world and is ever evolving, requiring changing responses.… Read More

International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More

International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More

International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More

International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More

International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More

International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… 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 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

International Migration is a refereed quarterly 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… 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.

Migration offers a variety of articles presenting IOM’s current activities in the field of migration and other related topics which are implemented in various regions of the globe. Published twice a year, Migration is an update on the Organization’s activities and international migration policy… Read More

This assessment report was produced in the context of the Silk Routes Partnership for Migration, an initiative of the Budapest Process. The aim of this report is to identify areas for future work in the field of humanitarian border management, a sector of assistance identified within the IOM… 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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More

Migration Initiatives 2012 outlines IOM’s annual initiatives worldwide for which the Organization is seeking financial support so as to continue meeting the priority needs of migrants, Member and Observer States and other partners. The funding requirements outlined in this document total roughly… Read More

Migration Initiatives 2008 outlines IOM’s planned activities for which funding is required in the coming year. Since the publication of last year’s edition, new migration challenges have arisen in various areas of IOM operations.

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 at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of… Read More

The needs assessment was administered to 300 potential migrants in Armenia to measure the demographic characteristics, social description of potential migrants, their migration preferences, as well as to identify the sources of information for the migrants.  The findings of the needs assessment… Read More

The needs assessment was administered to 300 potential migrants in Armenia to measure the demographic characteristics, social description of potential migrants, their migration preferences, as well as to identify the sources of information for the migrants.  The findings of the needs assessment… Read More

Migration Policy Practice is a bimonthly journal published jointly by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Eurasylum Ltd. It only contributes articles from, and is overseen by, senior officials in Government, EU and international organizations, as well as civil society worldwide,… Read More

The brochure describes IOM’s contribution to the expansion of advanced border control and management technologies in Armenia.  It illustrates the operation of the Border Management Information System (BMIS), a complete business application solution combining all aspects of migration facilitation… Read More

The brochure describes IOM’s contribution to the expansion of advanced border control and management technologies in Armenia.  It illustrates the operation of the Border Management Information System (BMIS), a complete business application solution combining all aspects of migration facilitation… Read More

The manual includes key provisions, skills and recommendations for coordinating and ensuring working and practical activities of border plenipotentiaries under the active Armenian legislation, international treaties, work experience of border guards and their foreign partners. The manual is… Read More

The manual includes key provisions, skills and recommendations for coordinating and ensuring working and practical activities of border plenipotentiaries under the active Armenian legislation, international treaties, work experience of border guards and their foreign partners. The manual is… Read More

The manual includes key provisions, skills and recommendations for coordinating and ensuring working and practical activities of border plenipotentiaries under the active Armenian legislation, international treaties, work experience of border guards and their foreign partners. The manual is… Read More

The Technical Needs Assessment of border crossing control points addresses the border infrastructure available at the time of the assessment. The assessment was conducted within the framework of IOM’s "Capacity building for the Border control detachment of the Border guards troops under the… Read More

The Technical Needs Assessment of border crossing control points addresses the border infrastructure available at the time of the assessment. The assessment was conducted within the framework of IOM’s "Capacity building for the Border control detachment of the Border guards troops under the… Read More

This collection of research papers focuses on specific aspects of the complex relationships that exist between expatriate communities and their home countries in the Middle East and North Africa, highlighting in particular the various kinds of social, political, and economic engagement that define… Read More