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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.

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.

Pledging Video High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

Enhancing Covid-19 Response Through Diaspora Engagement In Armenia

Innovative methods using big data, web traffic and public databases are being employed to map diaspora and professional networks.

Diaspora Engagement In Rwanda In The Health Sector

On September 26, 2020, the Rwanda Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the International Organization for Migration, held an online webinar.

Diasporas And Development - 1 Minute About Migration

How do diaspora communities contribute to development? This video is part of a series of videos called "1 minute about migration" where some of the key concepts to understand migration are explained.

Meet Toni Truslove – Chief Executive of KEA New Zealand

In this interview, Toni Tuslove presents KEA, an organisation aiming to maintain contact with New Zealanders living abroad since 2001. KEA values the knowledge, networks and social capital of the kiwi diaspora who contribute to New Zealand.

Key Lessons About Diaspora Engagement During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Cécile Riallant, Head of the Migration and Sustainable Development Unit, presents some of the key lessons that IOM has learnt about diaspora engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diaspora matters: Kingsley Aikins at TEDxVilnius

Kingsley Aikins is CEO of Diaspora Matters, a Dublin, Ireland based consultancy company that advises countries, regions, cities, corporations and institutions how to develop strategies for harnessing the power and influence of their Diasporas.

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.

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.

Rethinking ‘Us’ & ‘Them’: Integration and Diversity in Europe

Increased diversity in Europe is a problem for some, a cause for celebration for others, and a lived reality for many.

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.

The story of Rewda, Ethiopia

Rewda migrated to Malta in search of better opportunities. Due to difficult financial conditions there, and in lack of legal status, she decided to return home. With the support of her relatives, she has set a small business that allows to provide for the family.