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Launch of the Global Guidance on Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements

Launch of the Global Guidance on Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements authored by Thematic Working Group 4 of the Network. The Launch took place during Migration Week, 17 February 2022.

Tackling the Socio Economic Consequences of COVID 19 on Migrants and Communities

Recording of the webinar that took place during Migration Week on the launch of a paper authored by ILO and UNDP as part of the Networks' Thematic Priority 1.

IMRF Round table 1 Dialogue Part 2

Part 2 of the webinar on Round table 1 of the IMRF held as part of the Dialogue Series in the build up to the Forum on 19 January 2022.

IMRF Round table 1 Dialogue Part 1

Part 1 of the webinar on Round table 1 of the IMRF held as part of the Dialogue Series in the build up to the Forum on 19 January 2022.

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.

Sustainable Migration Policies Needed to Help Migrants and Businesses During Pandemic

Migrant workers are particularly affected by the economic and social crisis, which has put many jobs and businesses under threat, says Roberto Suarez Santos, Secretary-General of the International Organization of Employers (IOE).

Migrant Workers Among The Hardest Hit By COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on millions of migrant workers around the world, says the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, many of whom lack any access to social protection or economic support of any kind.

Migrant Workers Deserve Equal Treatment During COVID-19 Pandemic

It has never been more important to focus on the rights of labour migrants than during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation.

Return Migrants Contributing to Entrepreneurship and Growth

What is the relationship between migration and private sector development and trade, and how does this impact sustainable development?

Enriching Rural Communities through Migration for Sustainable Development

What is the relationship between migration and rural development, and how does this impact sustainable development?

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).

The ILO General Principles For Fair Recruitment

To tackle abusive and fraudulent recruitment practices, the ILO has developed general principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment of migrant labour.

New Pathways For Labour Migration: What Role For Skills Partnerships in EU Migration Policy?

The Global Compact for Migration

You've heard about the Global Compact for Migration? What's it about?

Migration and Climate Change in the Global Compact for Migration

Recruitment Costs of Migration Workers: How and Why Should We Monitor Them?

Philip Martin, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Davis, is talking to GMDAC about recruitment costs of migrant workers.

Diasporas and Economic Development

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

Why the Global Compact on Migration needs Global Skill Partnerships

Address by Michael Clemens to representatives of 117 countries at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, October 12, 2017, at the 6th Informal Thematic Consultation for the Global Compact on Migration. Panel hosted by Tunisia and Germany.

Meet the Experts: Why is Labour Migration a big deal?

Max Tuñón, Labour Migration Specialist, explains why migration for work can prove to be a win-win for both origin and destination countries. Destination countries benefit from migration by filling in the gaps in labour market.

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