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GCM Objective 1 - Data

GCM Objective 2 - Minimize adverse drivers

GCM Objective 3 - Information provision

GCM Objective 4 - Legal identity and documentation

GCM Objective 5 - Regular pathways

GCM Objective 6 - Recruitment and decent work

GCM Objective 7 - Reduce vulnerabilities

GCM Objective 8 - Save lives

GCM Objective 9 - Counter smuggling

GCM Objective 10 - Eradicate trafficking

GCM Objective 11 - Manage borders

GCM Objective 12 - Screening and referral

GCM Objective 13 - Alternatives to detention

GCM Objective 14 - Consular protection

GCM Objective 15 - Access to basic services ✕

GCM Objective 16 - Inclusion and social cohesion

GCM Objective 17 - Eliminate discrimination

GCM Objective 18 - Skills development and recognition

GCM Objective 19 - Migrant and diaspora contributions

GCM Objective 20 - Remittances

GCM Objective 21 - Dignified return and reintegration

GCM Objective 22 - Social protection

GCM Objective 23 - International cooperation

GCM Objectives - General (23 Objectives)

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The Provision of Essential Services to Migrants: Promising Practices and Emerging Challenges

Recording of the webinar convened by the leads of Thematic Priority 1 of the Network, WHO, on 15 February 2022.

IMRF Round table 3 Dialogue, 2 February 2022

Recording of the webinar on Round table 3 of the International Migration Review Forum held as part of the Dialogue Series in the build up to the Forum on 2 February 2022.

Roza: Real-Life Hero from Yemen

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Return Migrants Contributing to Entrepreneurship and Growth

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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

How Does Psychosocial Support Contribute to the Well-being of Returnees?

Melian, from IOM Côte d'Ivoire, explains why psychosocial support is important for the well-being of returnees.

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Inclusive Cities: Enhancing the Positive Impact of Urban Migrants (UN-Habitat’s Flagship Programme)

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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).

Healthy Migrants, Healthy Communities

What is the relationship between migration and health, and how does this impact sustainable development? Migrant workers’ ability to access health services can contribute to their own well-being and productivity, and have positive ripple effects in the wider community where they work and back at

The Global Compact for Migration

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