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Global Migration Data Portal
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GCM Link Directory
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Migration Data for the GCM
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Documents
Human Development Report 2021/2022
The 2021/2022 Human Development Report unites and extends the discussions from previous Human Development Reports under the theme of uncertainty—how it is changing, what it means for human development and how we can thrive in the face of it.
The central message of the 2021/2022 Report is straightforward: to turn new uncertainties from a threat...
International Migration Outlook 2022
The 2022 edition of International Migration Outlook analyses recent developments in migration movements and the labour market inclusion of immigrants in OECD countries. It also monitors recent policy changes in migration governance and integration in OECD countries. This edition includes a special chapter on the policy responses by OECD countries...
E-course: Introduction to the Management of Fair and Ethical Recruitment and Employment of Migrant Workers
This is a training course for business enterprises seeking practical guidance on how to recruit and employ migrant workers responsibly within their operations and supply chains. This module is aligned with international human and labour rights standards, as well as guiding frameworks on international migration. It is informed by IOM’s extensive...
Anti-Discrimination and COVID-19 Advocacy Tool
At a glance
This publication looks at discrimination on grounds related to race and gender and how these shape the impact of COVID-19 on migrants, including their access to relief and recovery services. Race and gender are viewed both separately and through an intersectional lens, with the tool offering a snapshot of issues, challenges, and...
Practices
Establishment of “Migration Volunteers” Public Union to facilitate mutual understanding and appreciation of migrant cultures and those of destination
The “Migration Volunteer” Project was launched on February 7, 2019 at the initiative of the Chief of the State Migration Service, and on June 28, 2019, the “Migration Volunteer” Public Union was formed. One of the key objectives of this Union is using support of volunteers in order to facilitate migrants' access to services provided by the State...
Philippine COVID-19 Response in 5Rs: Relief, Repatriation, Recovery, Return, and Reintegration
The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic posed several challenges to many governments. As a country of origin, the Philippines was among those severely affected – with many of its migrants finding themselves stranded on land and sea all over the world. This has prompted the Philippine government to respond to the unprecedented mass return of...
Defensoras al parlante: mujeres migrantes y refugiadas movilizadas para la prevención de la violencia de género en Lima Metropolitana
La prevención de la violencia de género hacia migrantes y refugiadas, especialmente en el caso de mujeres venezolanas, cobra especial importancia en el principal conglomerado urbano del Perú conocido como Lima Metropolitana, que concentra al 75 por ciento de las 1.286.464 personas provenientes de Venezuela que llegaron al país hasta 2022. Ante esta...
Events
From promises to practice: Towards the effective implementation of the Global Compact on Migration
This hybrid event is the first in a series of migration policy roundtables and provides an opportunity to reflect on progress related to the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration (GCM). Taking place six months after the first International Migration Review Forum and ahead of the next round of Regional Reviews, it will discuss challenges...
Fourth Annual Meeting of the UN Network on Migration
The UN Network on Migration organized a hybrid meeting, with in-person participation in the Palais des Nations, Geneva and remote participation online. The recordings, final report of the meeting and statements are available here.
7th International Conference on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics
At this moment the world faces many global challenges related to environment, climate change, health, food insecurity, economic recovery or human displacement. To take appropriate action, governments have to understand and monitor the existing situation and therefore need relevant and timely data. The statistical community is tasked to deliver...
The 3rd International Forum on Migration Statistics (IFMS 2023)
The 3rd International Forum on Migration Statistics (IFMS 2023) was organized by the United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Statistics and Population Divisions, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Recordings of all the sessions are...