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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...

This training manual for law enforcement officers, Trafficking in Persons: Effective First Response and Proactive and Reactive Investigation of Trafficking, was developed and launched by IOM Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service and with financial support from the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons of the United States...

The development of this training manual represents a major step towards standardizing the response to trafficking and strengthening protection services for identified victims of trafficking within the Zimbabwean context. Victims of trafficking have various needs, including repatriation, medical, mental health and psychosocial assistance, and livelihood or...

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...

The report explores the significant role of labour migration and skills in climate change adaptation and mitigation policies. It emphasizes how regular labour migration pathways can enhance resilience and prevent climate-induced displacement. The report also highlights the importance of skills mobility partnerships and other programs for migrant workers in...

The report provides an overview of key concepts, trends, and challenges related to migrant smuggling worldwide. It delineates the distinction between "smuggling of migrants" and "trafficking in persons." It examines the factors driving smuggling, the actors involved, and the evolving routes and methods used. The report highlights the risks migrants face...

The report explores the intersection of labour migration and climate change. It highlights how labour mobility can be harnessed as a strategy for climate adaptation and mitigation. The report delves into the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) objectives, emphasizing the need to minimize adverse drivers compelling people to migrate...

The report highlights the perilous journeys faced by migrants in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The report records a significant increase in fatalities, with 4,984 deaths and disappearances compared to 3,820 in 2022. The report highlights the challenges of unreported incidents, especially in vast desert areas and at sea. The Mediterranean...

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, Morocco, and Tunisia. During this period, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)...

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, forced marriage, and sexual exploitation. The study highlights the exacerbation of vulnerabilities due...

This report examines the reintegration process for Ni-Vanuatu migrant workers returning home after employment abroad. It highlights the challenges they face, including economic instability, social reintegration, and the need for skills recognition. The study also explores the support systems in place, such as government programs and community initiatives...

This report delves into the experiences of returned migrant workers in the Solomon Islands. It aims to enhance understanding of labour migration as a strategy for sustainable development and climate resilience in the Pacific. Primary data was collected from 500 returned migrant workers across all nine provinces and the capital, Honiara, between December 2023...

This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance for International Organization for Migration (IOM) personnel to integrate intersectional gender analysis into their work. This toolkit outlines a structured framework and step-by-step process for conducting gender analysis, emphasizing the importance of understanding the multifaceted experiences and inequalities...