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International Women's Day 2024: Discover the Platform's Thematic Contributions

Harvesting day with migrant women at the community crops of Centro AMOR of IOM Ecuador. © IOM 2022 / Ramiro Aguilar Villamarín
Harvesting day with migrant women at the community crops of Centro AMOR of IOM Ecuador. © IOM 2022 / Ramiro Aguilar Villamarín

On this International Women's Day, we echo IOM's call for a cohesive commitment to invest in migrant, displaced and diaspora women and girls in all their diversity. 

Recognizing the current global challenges and intersecting gender inequalities, we must continue to advocate for the respect of human rights and dignity of all. This year’s International Women’s Day is an important opportunity to bring attention to a migration perspective for sustainable development and the importance of investing in women and girls for the benefit of future generations.

As Migrant Protection Platform, we acknowledge the centrality of gender equality and the significant role played by migrant women and girls in societies. Accordingly, by managing knowledge through its five thematic areas, the Platform enhances the capacities of practitioners to: 
 

THE TIME FOR ACTION IS NOW!
 

If you would like to find more about past and forthcoming migrant protection activities, please do not hesitate to contact us: 📧 migrantprotectionplatform@iom.int