On 11 – 13 March, UNODC – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is conducting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, a regional training on verification of the authenticity of travel documents for 27 mid- and senior-level officers from the border and migration services of Central Asian countries. At the training sessions, participants learn about the new […]
Global Forum on Migration and Development Addresses Impacts of Climate Change on Human Mobility
Geneva – This week’s Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) places a special focus on the impact of climate change on human mobility, mirroring a key priority of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Clear evidence shows that climate change is fuelling disasters, and is the leading cause of new displacements […]
First Ever IOM Annual Appeal Seeks USD 7.9 Billion to Tackle Migration Crises and Fulfil Developmental Promise
Geneva – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched its first ever Global Annual Appeal for 2024, calling for USD 7.9 billion to support its operations and help create a system that realizes migration’s promise as a force for good throughout the world. The IOM GlobalAppealseeks funding to save lives and protect people on […]
Thinking about Tomorrow, Acting Today: The Future of Climate Mobility – IOM’s policy paper
The global response to climate change is at a crossroads. The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report summary for policy makers notes that it is “more likely than not” that global average temperatures will surpass 1.5C in coming years. As the impacts of climate change threaten to become increasingly severe, it is vital to accelerate action with […]
Kaleidoscoping the Migrant Problem-Opportunity Dilemma
Ben Tanosborn Pictures of migrant-exiles from the Middle East, not just Syrians but Iraqis and Afghanis as well, are currently being transmitted by CNN, Aljazeera English and other news giants to homes all over the world in customary repetition which most of us would agree exceeds the canons of proper news reporting. Fodder news portraying […]