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GENEVA, 7 December 2011—Speaking at 100th Session of the Council of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), ICMC Head of Policy, John Bingham, emphasizes the need for greater global governance of migration, protection and partnership for the benefit of migrants and societies everywhere.Read more
GENEVA, 2 December 2011—The Civil Society Days of the Global Forum on Migration and Development concluded with high energy at the “common space” between civil society and governments on the morning of December 1st. After two days of working sessions that built upon the recommendations of past GFMDs and brought to light new concerns, civil society presented a statement to governments calling for more engagement and leadership to combat xenophobia and promote rights-based migration policies.Read more
NEW YORK, 30 June 2011— Speaking at the Thematic Workshop for the Global Forum on Migration and Development at the United Nations in New York, ICMC Head of Policy, John Bingham, discusses the importance and evolution of the Migration Profiles project and civil society perspectives for improvement.Read more
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GENEVA, 2 December 2011—The Civil Society Days of the Global Forum on Migration and Development concluded with high energy at the “common space” between civil society and governments on the morning of December 1st. After two days of working sessions that built upon the recommendations of past GFMDs and brought to light new concerns, civil society presented a statement to governments calling for more engagement and leadership to combat xenophobia and promote rights-based migration policies. The statement was followed by a debate on demographics, development and positive alternatives to irregular migration, moderated by BBC correspondent Zeinab Badawi with over 700 participants present.Read more
GENEVA, 28 November 2011—Civil society delegates have begun assembling in Geneva for the Global Forum on Migration and Development. As coordinator of the civil society days, ICMC is pleased to highlight the diversity of this year’s representatives and what is new in the GFMD this year.Read more
GENEVA, 9 November 2011—Civil society representatives from over 60 countries will convene in Geneva to propose rights-based migration policies to governments at the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) to be held from November 29th to December 2nd. 180 delegates will meet for two days to formulate recommendations on labour migration, which they will present to governments from some 130 countries on December 1st.Read more
GENEVA, 14 October 2011—Addressing issues including irregular migration, the rights, contribution and challenges of migrant workers and their families, the role of migrants abroad in the development of their countries of origin, job creation “at home” and other alternatives to migration, 180 civil society actors will be bringing their on-the-ground experience to high-level discussions with governments at this year’s Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD).Read more
GENEVA, 13 October 2011- In support of the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR), ICMC welcomes the global initiative to raise awareness about what can be done to reduce the exposure to disasters, and to promote the inclusion of children and young people in disaster prevention and mitigation processes.Read more
GENEVA, 19 August 2011—In the countdown to the 2011 Global Forum on Migration and Development, a new website providing broad information about the GFMD has been launched, together with the invitation for civil society representatives to apply now to participate directly in the 2011 Civil Society Days.Read more
GENEVA, 4 July 2011—The International Catholic Migration Commission is pleased to welcome Ms. Wies Maas, Senior Programme Officer, and Mr. Andrés Morales, GFMD Programme Officer, to its Geneva headquarters, in support of Civil Society activities related to the 2011 Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD).Read more
GENEVA, 21 June 2011—“After adoption, ratification!” was the call of over 70 NGOs and labour groups from 5 continents, including domestic workers themselves, at a conference hosted by the International Catholic Centre of Geneva on June 3rd and 4th, 2011.Read more
Having fled their homes in fear of persecution, thousands of refugees in Africa and elsewhere are living in crowded camps without any likely possibility for local integration or voluntary return to their home communities. Many have been living in limbo for upwards of 20 years.
ICMC deployees working alongside refugees in UNHCR field offices worldwide are striving to see that resettlement remains a practical solution for restoring dignity and hope to those have have suffered extreme hardship and violence.Read more
GENEVA, 6 June 2011—Ethiopian Bishops’ Conference Secretary General and ICMC member, Abba Hagos Hayish, made a plea to governments, international organizations and civil society representatives gathered at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, calling for action on behalf of the hundreds of migrants kidnapped and held hostage for ransom in the Sinai desert.Read more
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Pakistan is home to more than 180 million individuals, many of whom suffer from deep-rooted poverty and frequently endure the consequences of natural and man-made disasters. Working closely with local partners, local authorities, UNHCR, and other UN bodies, ICMC has been involved in coordinated response and assistance to internally displaced people (IDPs), Afghan refugees and extremely vulnerable individuals (EVIs) in Pakistan since 1998.Read more
In countries and communities around the world, the need for protection and long-term solutions continues to be urgent. Working directly with refugees in UNHCR field offices, ICMC deployees play a key role in identifying those who are most vulnerable, assessing their eligibility for resettlement and giving them hope for a new beginning.Read more
This background paper was prepared for the Caritas Internationalis conference on "The female face of migration", held in Saly, Senegal in December 2010. It addresses displacement,and the need to integrate women’s issues in all stages of programme planning, women-oriented policies, needs assessments and data collection, and more creative needs-based programmes for women. Read more
In the lead up to the 2010 Global Forum on Migration and Development, ICMC has released its latest report, Working in concert. The report represents a synthesis of findings borne of the informal dialogue that was held with a broad range of senior migration actors to help stimulate public discourse of the need of a global governance of migration, facilitate relevant benchmarks and encourage decision makers to take up the cause with appropriate urgency.Read more
Appearing in Refúgio, Migrações e Cidadania, Cuaderno de Debates, a quarterly publication produced by the Instituto Migrações e Direitos Humanos, this document serves as a useful backgrounder to the issues arising in situations of so-called 'mixed migration', including the challenge of responding adequately to the protection needs of all those involved.Read more
The ICMC-UNHCR Deployment Scheme is providing essential support and expertise wherever it is needed most. Learn more about the work of our resettlement experts in the field, and their vital role in increasing the number of refugees who are identified and referred for resettlement.Read more
In June of 2009, the International Labour Organization (ILO) voted to prepare an international instrument enumerating, for the first time, labour standards specifically for domestic workers. This paper describes the movement being made in that direction, focused specifically on addressing the concerns and basic rights of migrant domestic workers.Read more
Over a period of three months, ICMC has consulted leading policy makers and actors within the migration field, bringing them together for informal discussions on the diverse challenges associated with global migration flows and approaches, and to discuss ways to improve international migration management. Connecting the dots offers a summary report of these first conversations, including recommendations for next steps.Read more
ICMC consultant Geraldine Chatelard examines the motivations, current context and effects of both the Iraqi displacement and the conspicuous urban preference, framing central issues and approaches to assistance and protection for Iraqis during their displacement and beyond.Read more
An ICMC publication providing gaps and recommendations regarding migrants and their families in an age of mobility.Read more
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