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Actions of Faith-inspired organizations to Advance Health and HIV Care for Migrants, Refugees, and Displaced Populations

From 12 to 14 March 2024, the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) hosted a workshop titled \"Faith Sector\'s Engagement with...

May You Be Filled With Peace, Joy, and Hope During the Easter Season

“This, then, is what the Pasch of the Lord accomplishes: it motivates us to move forward, to leave behind our sense...

ICMC Coordinates Civil Society Participation at the 14th Summit of the 2022-24 Global Forum on Migration and Development

The plight of missing migrants and their families, the role of migrants’ stories in shaping policies, and the importance of...

Stéphane Jaquemet, ICMC Chief Operating Officer and Director of Policy, at the third Civil Society Preparatory Meeting held in Geneva on 22 January 2024

Reflections on the Global Forum on Migration and Development, and Particularly on the 14th GFMD Summit

By Stéphane Jaquemet, ICMC Chief Operating Officer and Director of Policy The 14th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration...

ICMC Director of Policy: “Europe Is Unable Produce Its Own Workers”

Source: Le Quotidien

ICMC Chief Operating Officer and Director of Policy, Stéphane Jaquemet, explains during the Civil Society preparatory meeting ahead of the 14th Global Forum on Migration and Development Summit the key topics that will be discussed at the GFMD and the expectations of Civil Society.

Civil Society Mobilized Ahead of the 14th GFMD Summit

Source: Le Quotidien

On 22 January, Civil Society convened to Geneva for a preparatory meeting ahead of the 14th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development. The event was coordinated by ICMC and allowed Civil Society to discuss and finalize its message, and speak with one voice at the GFMD.

The Church Is Called To Serve Migrants and Refugees Says ICMC Secretary General

Source: Our Sunday Visitor

On 24 January, Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo participated in a webinar organized by Georgetown University’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues to discuss the Church's response to the rising number of unaccompanied and separated migrant children. ICMC Secretary General stated: “Jesus then showed us how to care for other people with their vulnerabilities, but he also saw the potential in the people and the strength that they have."

Upholding Human Rights in the Face of Climate Crisis

On 8 December 2023, representatives of several UN agencies, of the Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the UN ...

349th session of the International Labour Organisation

ICMC Stands Ready To Contribute to the ILO’s Newly Adopted Global Coalition for Social Justice

ICMC welcomes the International Labour Organization’s adoption of the Global Coalition for Social Justice and is ready to contribute to...

Panel speakers participate in a GFMD thematic discussion on climate change and mobility, held in Paris on June 28 2023

Bringing Civil Society Voices to Global Discussions on Migration and Development

Coordinated by ICMC, the GFMD Civil Society Mechanism facilitated civil society contributions to workshops in Paris on migration, climate change,...

ICMC Joins the Bishops of the Episocial Conferences of North America, Central America, and the Caribbeans’ Call To Address Root Causes of MigrationICMC

ICMC Joins Call by Bishops’ Conferences of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean to Address Root Causes of Migration

Following their 9th meeting on Human Mobility held in El Salvador from 21 to 25 August, the Bishops of the...

109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, 24 September 2023.

Message from the Secretary General, International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC). Dear visitors to the ICMC website – representatives of our...

Annual Report 2022

ICMC: Catholic Advocate Says It’s Time to ‘Change the Narrative’ on Migration

Source: Crux

ICMC Secretary General Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo discusses Pope Francis' call for governments to come to the help of migrants in North Africa and the suffering they and their families experience. He also addresses the response of European and African governments and how it could be improved, as well as ICMC efforts to assist migrants and refugees.

ICMC Members Take Action to Combat Human Trafficking and Assist Victims and Survivors

On the occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, held each year on 30 July, we take a...