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Objectives Global Compact for Migration

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1 - Data

2 - Minimize adverse drivers

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6 - Recruitment and decent work

7 - Reduce vulnerabilities

8 - Save lives

9 - Counter smuggling

10 - Eradicate trafficking

11 - Manage borders

12 - Screening and referral

13 - Alternatives to detention

14 - Consular protection

15 - Access to basic services

16 - Inclusion and social cohesion

17 - Eliminate discrimination

18 - Skills development and recognition

19 - Migrant and diaspora contributions

20 - Remittances

21 - Dignified return and reintegration

22 - Social protection

23 - International cooperation

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Videos

IMRF Dialogue "Missing migrants, Missing solutions?"

Recording of the consultation which took place on 9 March 2022.

Intervention by the First Lady of Colombia, Maria Juliana Ruiz

Intervention by the first lady of Colombia during the third peer-to-peer learning exchange on alternatives to detention organized by Thematic Working Group 2.

GCM Principios Rectores - SP

Safe and fair migration through Migrant Workers Resource Center

A video on Gender Responsive Migrant Worker Resources Center (MRC) and the One-Roof Integrated Services (LTSA) for Indonesian migrant workers.

Launch Event- Guidance Note on Regular Pathways for Admission and Stay for Migrants in Situations of Vulnerability

Between decent work and modern slavery

Labour abuses over time can take a huge toll and leave workers vulnerable to situations of severe exploitation. This short animation builds awareness of the reasons why people fall into exploitation and shows the solutions that Focus on Labour Explotation (FLEX) seeks to end exploitation.

Irregular Migrants in European Cities: How to respond? (with subtitles)

This short film helps understand why cities across Europe think it is important to be inclusive towards irregular migrants.

Solidarity in times of COVID-19 – Video 2

Stories of hope, resilience and inspiration: While the COVID-19 crisis has put a heavy strain on societies in Europe and around the world, it has also brought out the best in people.

Solidarity in times of COVID-19 - Video 1

While the COVID-19 crisis has put a heavy strain on societies in Europe and around the world, it has also brought out the best in people and created new bonds.

What if goodwill to all wasn't only meant for Christmas?

Brands like John Lewis, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S tell powerful stories in their Christmas ads. But do they live up to their messages of goodwill throughout the rest of the year?

Look Beyond Borders - 4 minutes experiment

When talking about the problem of refugees, we use dehumanised language, which reduces human tragedy to numbers and statistics.

#StandUp4Migrants

We believe there is an urgent need to question and change the way we speak about migrants and migration. When migrants are portrayed in a negative light, their human rights are heavily impacted. They are discriminated, excluded and dehumanised.

Diasporas and Economic Development

How can diaspora investments be better facilitated to have a bigger impact in their home countries?

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.