Convening, Dialogue and Advocacy

IOM, in partnership with UNODC, has developed a common international classification, the IC-TIP, that aims to facilitate the production and dissemination of high-quality administrative data relating to various aspects of the crime of trafficking in persons. The IC-TIP conceptualizes the characteristics of the individuals, events and organizations involved in...

The purpose of this guidance manual is to support the efforts of governments and other stakeholders to improve data collection, management, sharing and use, so that eventually more high-quality data can be leveraged to inform policy and programming. While the manual will be useful for all stakeholders dealing with administrative data, it specifically targets...

This National Communication Strategy on Irregular Migration and Promotion of Safe Labour Migration is aimed at raising awareness about the causes and consequences associated with irregular migration and Trafficking in Persons, as well as promoting safe labour migration and alternative livelihood options. The strategy will enable the Government of Ethiopia...

In communities with high levels of migration, ensuring that vulnerable groups – such as migrants, sex workers and young vulnerable people (YVP) – have access to essential services is critical. Community referral systems help bridge this gap by linking individuals to health and non-health services to ensure no one is left behind. The IOM Sexual and...

Human trafficking is a violation of fundamental human rights and is linked to a range of core development issues, including poverty and vulnerability, gender and racial inequality, and gender-based violence. The Sustainable Development Goals include a target to end modern slavery and human trafficking by the year 2030. Human trafficking is a multifaceted...

In the present report, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) highlight the reasoning for the development of a classification for administrative data on trafficking in persons. It contains a broad description of the classification, while the full structure of the international...

Funded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), the project "Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels” aims to support Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to address the issue of poor working conditions, labour rights violations and human trafficking on fishing vessels in the Pacific, and to contribute to making employment on fishing vessels in...

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. This report evaluates the Samoa’s ability to address human trafficking, particularly in the fishing industry. It is developed under the project “Supporting Safe and Decent Working Conditions on Fishing Vessels in the Pacific” and from New Zealand’s Ministry of...

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. This report evaluates Solomon Islands’ ability to address human trafficking, particularly in the fishing industry.It is developed under the project “Supporting Safe and Decent Working Conditions on Fishing Vessels in the Pacific” and from New Zealand’s Ministry...

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. This report evaluates the Federated States of Micronesia’s ability to address human trafficking, particularly in the fishing industry. It is developed under the project “Supporting Safe and Decent Working Conditions on Fishing Vessels in the Pacific” and from...

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. This report evaluates Tuvalu’s ability to address human trafficking, particularly in the fishing industry. It is developed under the project “Supporting Safe and Decent Working Conditions on Fishing Vessels in the Pacific” and from New Zealand’s Ministry of...

This document presents IOM's Protection Division Framework for its specialized protection work and aims to inform its activities globally. The IOM Protection Division is responsible for specialized protection interventions that aim to address protection risks by preventing or responding to actual or potential violations of rights defined by relevant...

This report provides comprehensive guidance on enhancing the engagement, participation, and decision-making roles of women-led organizations in humanitarian action. It underscores the critical importance of gender equality and women’s leadership in achieving effective and inclusive humanitarian responses. The document outlines practical strategies, best...