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This analysis investigates the needs, ambitions and perceived limits of migrant and diaspora associations in Italy with respect to their role as co-development actors.

L'OIM s'est engagée à intégrer les considérations de genre dans son portefeuille de transition et de rétablissement, notamment en promouvant la participation significative des femmes et leur rôle fondamental dans les efforts de consolidation de la paix et de prévention des conflits.

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en la Municipalidad de Tacaná (Guatemala), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el municipio de San Marcos (Guatemala), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza… Read More

รายงานการศึกษาฉบับนี้เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการทบทวนการคุ้มครองทางสังคมของประเทศไทย (Social Protection Diagnosis Review) ที่ดำเนินการโดยโครงการความร่วมมือแห่งสหประชาชาติว่าด้วยการเสริมสร้างระบบการคุ้มครองทางสังคมแบบบูรณาการสำหรับทุกคนในประเทศไทย… Read More

This study is part of the Social Protection Diagnosis Review, a comprehensive review of the social protection system in Thailand, produced under the United Nations Joint Programme on Accelerating Progress Towards an Integrated and Modernized Social Protection System for all in Thailand, which is… Read More

Esta es una de las cuatro notas temáticas que la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), el Organismo de las Naciones Unidas para la Migración, ha elaborado para prestar apoyo a las partes interesadas en sus debates sobre las recomendaciones incluidas en el informe del Secretario… Read More

Esta es una de las cuatro notas temáticas que la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), el Organismo de las Naciones Unidas para la Migración, ha elaborado para prestar apoyo a las partes interesadas en sus debates sobre las recomendaciones incluidas en el informe del Secretario… Read More

Esta es una de las cuatro notas temáticas que la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), el Organismo de las Naciones Unidas para la Migración, ha elaborado para prestar apoyo a las partes interesadas en sus debates sobre las recomendaciones incluidas en el informe del Secretario… Read More

La Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), en su calidad de Organismo de las Naciones Unidas para la Migración y a la luz de su papel de Coordinadora de la Red de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Migración, se encuentra en una posición idónea para orientar la labor del sistema de las… 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 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 paper explores linkages between cash-based interventions (CBIs) and social protection in humanitarian and non-humanitarian settings, focusing on linkages between humanitarian aid and sustainable social protection for migrants, including communities affected by forced displacement such as… 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 Paraguay 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

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migración presenta un resumen sobre las áreas bien desarrolladas de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion de Paraguay, al igual que las áreas con potencial para un desarrollo adicional, según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

This document provides practical guidance for the hospitality industry on how to ethically recruit international migrant workers within business enterprise operations and supply chains. It has been developed by IOM in partnership with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.

This report presents a gender-sensitive rapid assessment of Fiji’s border management policies and processes, and responses to COVID-19 conducted in 2021 through consultations with the Fijian Immigration Department and relevant border agencies.

This issue brief is one of four that IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has drafted to support stakeholders in their discussions on the recommendations of the UN Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, ahead of the inaugural… Read More

This issue brief is one of four that IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has drafted to support stakeholders in their discussions on the recommendations of the UN Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, ahead of the inaugural… Read More

This issue brief is one of four that IOM, the UN Migration Agency, has drafted to support stakeholders in their discussions on the recommendations of the UN Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, ahead of the inaugural… Read More

As the UN Migration Agency, and in its role as Coordinator of the UN Network on Migration, IOM is well-placed to guide the UN system in supporting governments to strengthen international migration governance capacities, in collaboration with civil society and key stakeholders. This issue brief is… Read More

Authored by Sarah Zingg, this Migration Research Series paper aims to improve the understanding of the interlinkages between climate change and conflict by providing a synthesis analysis of research on the topic. It more particularly explores four main factors identified as mechanisms through which… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) second profile presents a summary of the main changes and achievements that have taken place in migration governance in Lesotho since the first assessment in 2018, as well as areas with potential for further development, as assessed through the MGI. The… Read More

Climate change and environmental degradation are undoubtedly major concerns, and their impact on migration, health, peace and sustainable development are already manifest in all regions of the world.

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en la Municipilidad de Heredia (Costa Rica), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en la Municipilidad de San José (Costa Rica), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de… Read More

Egypt has been an observer State to IOM since 1974, becoming a full-fledged member in 1991 when IOM established its mission in the country, with its office in Cairo. Soon after entering into an agreement with the Government of Egypt, IOM has established excellent working relations with migration-… Read More

This report was elaborated by CeSPI within the context of the four-year programme titled “Engage the Albanian Diaspora to the Social and Economic Development of Albania” (2018–2021), funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and implemented in cooperation with… Read More

This Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) profile presents a summary of well-developed areas of migration governance in Mauritius 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

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Estado de Tamaulipas (Mexico), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More

Le Cadre de gestion de la santé, des frontières et de la mobilité définit le rôle stratégique et les objectifs de l’OIM en matière de prévention, de dépistage et de riposte aux maladies transmissibles dans le contexte d’une mobilité humaine multidirectionnelle à grande échelle.

L’objectif de la présente note d’orientation vise à fournir des conseils concrets aux décideurs politiques, aux offices nationaux des statistiques (ONS) et aux spécialistes sur les raisons pour lesquelles il est important de garantir/promouvoir la prise en compte de la dimension de genre lors de la… Read More

El propósito de esta Guía es brindar orientación concreta a los responsables de la formulación de políticas, a oficinas nacionales de estadística y a profesionales sobre por qué es importante garantizar/promover la sensibilidad respecto a las cuestiones de género al recopilar, producir, utilizar,… Read More

L’Afrique de l’Ouest a une longue tradition de mobilité humaine liée aux changements environnementaux. La majorité des mouvements est interne et intrarégionale et se fait principalement entre pays voisins. L’Afrique de l’Ouest est également l’une des régions les plus vulnérables du monde en ce qui… Read More

El futuro de las diásporas nace de la constatación de que las reflexiones sobre la participación de las diásporas suelen circunscribirse, con demasiada frecuencia, a las situaciones presentes y carecen de una visión vanguardista e  imprescindible del futuro. Esta publicación comprende 12 artículos… Read More

At its very core, IOM is grounded in the movement of people. Through 70 years of field experience, the Organization has identified best practices from millions of migrant movements around the globe, informing the development of its many protocols. Every single day, IOM teams are moving people,… 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

Apreciar y reconocer los beneficios de la migración desde una perspectiva holística es, con frecuencia, un gran desafío. Hemos querido conocer la mirada de la migración capturada por los lentes de personas profesionales y aficionadas de la fotografía a través de series fotográficas que visibilizan… Read More

Ce profil de gouvernance de la migration présente un résumé des points forts des structures de gouvernance des migrations du Burkina Faso, ainsi que les aspects qui pourraient être renforcés, en fonction des évaluations des Indicateurs de gouvernance des migrations (IGM).

This checklist, as part of IOM’s Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers, outlines key requirements for employers to provide adequate, decent and gender-responsive living conditions for migrant workers in employer-owned or operated accommodation and standards for spacing at workers’ accommodation… Read More

This non-exhaustive checklist, as part of IOM’s Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers, will provide employers with practical guidance on preparing, signing and handling employment contracts with migrant workers. *To access the PDF file of this tool, please click on the red download button at the… Read More

This guidance note, as part of IOM’s Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers, supports employers of migrant workers in understanding ILO’s definition of recruitment fees and related costs, identifying potential recruitment fees and related costs that may be incurred during the labour migration… Read More

This non-exhaustive checklist, as part of IOM’s Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers, outlines key provisions that employers can use in their service agreements with labour recruiters. *To access the PDF file of this tool, please click on the red download button at the left side of the page.  To… Read More

This overview follows the labour migration process outlined in IOM’s Migrant Worker Guidelines for Employers. In line with the steps outlined in the component on human rights due diligence, this overview is designed to support the employer’s risks identification and assessment process. *To access… Read More

This publication is to provide practical guidance for business enterprises on how to recruit and employ international migrant workers ethically and responsibly. The guidance offers concrete steps employers across various sectors can take to run their businesses in a manner that respects human and… Read More

The Annual Policy Report 2020 provides an overview of migration and asylum-related developments and debates in Austria. A main development in 2020 was the inauguration of a new Federal Government, ushering in changes in migration and asylum policy, as outlined in the Government Programme 2020–2024… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted labour conditions and labour migration across Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar and Thailand. This study assesses the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on men and women migrant workers and their families in Cambodia, Lao People’s… Read More

Este perfil de gobernanza de la migracion presenta un resumen de las áreas bien desarrolladas y las áreas con potencial de desarrollo adicional de las estructuras de gobernanza de la migracion en el Estado de Guanajuato (Mexico), según la evaluación realizada por los Indicadores de Gobernanza de la… Read More