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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...
North Africa remains a significant destination, transit, and origin for international migration, with migrants often facing vulnerabilities and requiring support and protection. This report highlights the challenges faced by migrants in Algeria, Egypt, Libya...
The study was commissioned to explore trafficking in persons in the Levant countries, aiming to produce reliable evidence on crisis and vulnerability to trafficking. It identifies key forms of trafficking, including labor exploitation, forced recruitment...
The report examines gender-based violence (GBV) risk reduction strategies in shelter programs through three case studies: the Benin Floods (2011), the Nepal Earthquake (2015), and Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines (2015). Each case study highlights the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Case Management is an established practice from medical and social work professions that has been adopted by IOM to provide comprehensive return and reintegration assistance to beneficiaries. This is the first study on case management at IOM. It examines the...
This research study addresses the complex issue of human trafficking on the island of Ireland, focusing on the unique challenges posed by the "open" land border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. It highlights particular concerns about trafficking movements...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) commissioned a strategic foresight study, undertaken by UNU-MERIT/Maastricht University .This study aimed to develop plausible future migration scenarios to better understand how the need for AVRR assistance could evolve in West and Central Africa and East and Horn of Africa regions from now until 2030.
The report is based on survey conducted in 2022 on international migrants returning home to Cambodia after the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent governmental response measures. The assessment aimed to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on migrant...
This qualitative study provided a platform for the victims' voices to be heard as they described their actual experiences. h focused on generating an in-depth understanding on child sex trafficking in the tourism sector in Sri Lanka. The research aimed to...
The risk of child trafficking exists globally, with no country immune to its impact it makes the protection of the child victims of trafficking a major concern. This Guidance aims to support States in developing and strengthening comprehensive, child-centered...
This report is a part of UNIDIR’s Managing Exits from Armed Conflict (MEAC) initiative, run in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) & other agencies. It explores the experiences of Iraqis repatriated to their home country after...
The report provides a detailed account of the return and reintegration experiences of Iraqis coming back to their homeland after years in Al Hol Camp. This research builds on prior studies carried out by UNIDIR’s Managing Exits from Armed Conflict (MEAC) in...
With an emphasis on protecting the rights of women and girls in communities impacted by extractive industries, the project "Enhancing the Response to Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking in Persons in the Solomon Islands" seeks to support ongoing initiatives...
The impact of climate-related migration and displacement on children and youth is often overlooked in policy-making. In 2020 UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) hosted a virtual symposium to recommend developing Guiding Principles to...
The study shows that Migration often results in fragmented families, with children separated from their parents for extended periods. This separation exposes children to significant psychological, educational, and social challenges, defined as "social costs"...
IOM conducted an assessment in 2022 across ten communities in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands, to identify gaps and challenges in accessing SafeNet services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The evaluation aimed to provide a comprehensive...