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Regional Meeting on Promoting Alternatives to Immigration Detention in the Asia Pacific Region

On 26 October 2022, the Alternatives to Detention Thematic Workstream of the Regional UN Network on Migration for Asia and the Pacific held the launch event of “Promoting Alternatives to Immigration Detention in the Asia Pacific Region” in Bangkok, Thailand. This event was to disseminate the report

The Impact of our Evolving Climate on Migrants.

The first in the thematic Dialogues convened by the UN Network on Migration in the build up to the International Migration Review Forum, held on 23 February 2022.

GCM Principios Rectores - SP

GCM Principios Rectores - SP

Pledging Video High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

Helping remittances reach rural areas in Moldova

Money sent from friends and family from abroad otherwise known as Remittances, make a huge difference to the lives of millions of rural people around the world. In Moldova the country receives more remittances than any other country in Europe. For lavender farmers like Valeriu 2020 was tough. A lack

A return with dignity, an opportunity back home

The Cost of Sending Remittances

This video specifically looks at the costs to send remittances as well as how costs can be lowered and helpful tools to compare remittance costs between remittance transfer service providers in a specific corridor.

Remittances Data

This main purpose of this video is to help users find the most accurate and easily accessible data and statistics on remittances. Additionally, this video shortly discusses the different types of remittances and some main trends.

Intersectional solidarities and coalition building

This event is the second in the Sanctuary: What next? series and centres on building intersectional solidarities and coalitions for precarious status residents in cities. Drawing together the expertise of organisers and activists from USA, Canada and UK this event addressed how we can build

Connecting the dots: Visualizing the P in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus

The Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus aims to bring three sectors into closer alignment to better address both the immediate needs of people affected by conflict as well as the underlying causes of protracted crises. While the idea of the nexus is gaining wider attraction and buy-in within the

Contributing to the Development of Nigeria

This film, made with IOM's partner organization NIDOE, features professionals with a diaspora background residing in the Netherlands encouraging others to participate in CD4D2. Through the transfer of knowledge and expertise, CD4D2 engages diaspora to support the development of their countries of

ILO Global Webinar: Migrant Workers and COVID-19

ILO Global Webinar “The many faces of women and men migrant workers: How do we tackle the immediate crisis and build the future we want for labour migration in a post-COVID-19 world?” took place on Friday 26 June, with participation from government, workers’ and employers’ organizations.

Preparing Refugee Youth for Resettlement - The Role of Pre-Departure Orientation

This webinar presents the role of Pre-departure Orientation (PDO) in preparing refugee youth for resettlement. PDO activities aim at supporting refugees’ early integration and empowerment to better navigate their new societies in the resettlement country. In light of the exchange of good practices

Return Migrants Contributing to Entrepreneurship and Growth

What is the relationship between migration and private sector development and trade, and how does this impact sustainable development? Return migrants often contribute to their countries of return by bringing new cultures, skills and capital which can foster innovation in private sector development

Enriching Rural Communities through Migration for Sustainable Development

What is the relationship between migration and rural development, and how does this impact sustainable development? When migrants’ skills are effectively channeled, and their labour rights protected, migrant workers have the potential to help improve agricultural value chains and accelerate

Protecting Sustainable Livelihoods with Innovative Border Security

What is the relationship between migration and security, and how does this impact sustainable development? Good border management can help States maintain security, protect biodiversity, and promote small-scale fishers’ access to productive resources, services and markets. Listen to Larry’s story to

Returning Migrants Participating in Decision-Making Back Home

What is the relationship between migration and governance, and how does this impact sustainable development? The achievement of the Global Goals requires inclusive, responsive, and equitable processes and institutions, as well as enabling people to become active participants in those processes

International Migrants Day (18 December 2019) - UN Chief's Message

Video message by António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, on International Migrants Day (18 December 2019).

Overview of the IOM Reintegration Handbook

IOM's holistic need-based approach to reintegration responds to economic, social and psychosocial needs of individual returnees as well as the communities to which they return.

Vincent Chetail: The Global Compact for Migration

A presentation which details what the GCM means with regards to international law, and its impact on States and international organizations.

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