This resource bank compiles essential tools and practical guidance from multiple international agencies on key issues and challenges related to the impacts of the pandemic on migrant inclusion and integration. The resource bank covers various areas of the pandemic response, which include addressing...

International Detention Coalition (IDC) is a global network of 400+ organisations, groups, individuals, as well as representatives of communities impacted by immigration detention, based in over 100 countries. IDC advocates to secure the human rights of people impacted by and at-risk of immigration...

The purpose of this guidance is to assist municipal authorities in Europe in providing appropriate access to services for migrants with irregular status. It is also aimed at the public bodies which work with them including police forces, healthcare providers, and housing and education providers.

This thematic paper was prepared to inform on the core topic of integration and social cohesion during the consultation process and negotiations that led to the final adoption of the GCM. The document provides details and practical insights on broader thematic issues surrounding integration, social...

In the Asia-Pacific region, gender roles, inequalities and relations affect who migrates, why and how, and migration also has significant implications for women migrant workers (WMWs) themselves. This issue presents trends, the impact of women’s labour migration and talks about challenges and...

Good communications can be a powerful tool in support of migrant integration. This site brings together articles and good practice examples from the OECD Network of Communication Officers on Migration, complemented by OECD resources.

The Intercultural cities programme is an initiative that supports cities in reviewing their policies through an intercultural lens and developing comprehensive intercultural strategies to help them manage diversity positively and realise the diversity advantage. 

This initiative aims to foster integration of refugees and migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean. It contains web series and specific information on national campaigns in the area (some of the information on the campaign is in Spanish only).

The European Web Site on Integration (EWSI) is an initiative of the European Commission. It provides up-to-date information and good practices on migrant integration in Europe for policymakers and practitioners. EWSI publishes analyses of situation and policy developments in specific integration...

The Migration Data Portal aims to serve as a unique access point to timely, comprehensive migration statistics and reliable information about migration data globally. The thematic page on migrant integration provides updated information on key trends and links to data sources, as well as information...

The fight against discrimination and xenophobia lies at the heart of inclusion and social cohesion. This webpage contains links to the most recent information on xenophobia, and material on the interconnectivity between this topic and social inclusion and cohesion. 

The Mayors Dialogue is a city-led initiative that will deliver innovative and practical solutions for human mobility in African and European cities. It aims to improve the lives of all urban residents, including migrants, and help redress the power imbalances that persist between the two continents...

The INCLUCITIES (2020-2022) project aims at improving the integration of third-country nationals in middle-sized cities through city-to-city cooperation. Eight cities, with varying degrees of integration-related experience, and their national associations of local and regional government participate...

European cities, national governments, the European Commission and civil society organizations are working together under the Urban Agenda Partnership on Inclusion to develop ideas and concrete actions to support the integration of refugees and other migrants in Europe and their cities. 

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This video presents the Migration Governance Indicators (MGI), a framework developed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to support states in assessing the comprehensiveness of their migration policies, as well as in...

This background paper highlights the expertise and experiences that local authorities can bring as well as the challenges and opportunities cities face in responding to migration. It includes examples of how cities are already supporting migrants’ inclusion, drawing on cross-sectoral and multi...

Video presentations containing stories of social cohesion from migrants with a variety of backgrounds, recognizing that migration is a benefit that works for all. 

Migrants’ inclusion has always been an important part of the migration phenomenon, but it is particularly complex in today’s increasingly globalized world and diverse societies. This chapter introduces the notions of inclusion and social cohesion and examines inclusion outcomes and obstacles in...

The MIPEX is a tool that measures and compares policies to integrate migrants in countries across five continents. The project aims to inform policy actors on how to use indicators to improve integration governance and policy effectiveness. Among its 8 dimensions are labour market mobility...

Plan's Count Every Child campaign aims to tackle low rates of birth registration in countries around the world. Since 2005 Plan has facilitated the registration of over 40 million people, mostly children. In Dhaka, Bangladesh, Plan helped more than 20,000 children obtain their birth certificates...