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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.

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.

GCM Principios Rectores - SP

Pledging Video High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi

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. The webinar’s purpose was to involve Rwandan diaspora interested in supporting the development of Rwanda.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roza: Real-Life Hero from Yemen

Not all heroes wear capes. Not all heroes fight dragons. Not all heroes will have their names on the news. On World Humanitarian Day, we honor real-life heroes who dedicate their lives to helping others.

Dr. Salman: Real-Life Hero from Bangladesh

Migrants in Countries in Crisis Initiative (MICICI) e-learning course for foreign service staff

Migrants in Countries in Crisis Initiative (MICICI) Assisting nationals affected by crises abroad: an e-learning course for foreign service staff. For more information visit: https://micicinitiative.iom.int .

Stand Up For Migrants

On the occasion of International Migrants’ Day, as part of a global call to Stand Up for Human Rights, the UN Human Rights Office launched a series of animated videos to amplify the voices of migrants, the communities that welcome them and the conversations they have along the way.

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.

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.

Housing for All: Human Shelter

Housing is not just a roof, it is a basic human right. Worldwide, 1.8 Billion people lack adequate housing. UN-Habitat takes action to ensure everyone has an adequate, safe, and affordable home to live in. What makes a home for you?

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. Join the UN Human Rights Regional Office for Europe’s social media campaign to reframe negative narratives about migrants.