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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 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 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...

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...

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...

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by women migrant workers in several African countries, including Côte D’Ivoire, Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, Sudan, and Tunisia. It examines the legal and policy frameworks related to migration, anti-trafficking, anti-smuggling, and labor laws from a gender equality and women’s rights...

Designed as a practical guide, this document aims to address the needs of migrant workers and victims of labor trafficking within the European Union, as well as in Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It serves to equip national authorities—specifically labor, immigration, prosecution, and counter-trafficking agencies—alongside civil society...

This document offers guidance on incorporating ethical recruitment practices into both new and existing Comprehensive Information and Orientation Programmes (CIOP). Aimed at CIOP professional trainers, labour recruiters, and employers, it facilitates the effective implementation of Pre-Employment, Pre-Departure, Post-Arrival, and Pre-Return Orientation...

Debt and indebtedness are central to the lives of migrants from South-East Asia. Debt and the Migration Experience focuses attention on the role of debt in the migration process. Indebtedness and other forms of financial insecurity that return migrants experience affects the migration as well as sustainable return of migrant. This report understands the...

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 provide new knowledge on main research questions of (a) What are the experiences of child victims of...

This document provides a comprehensive summary of the trends, developments and associated activities concerning the International Organization for Migration's (IOM) return and reintegration efforts in 2023. The report includes detailed statistical summaries at both regional and country levels. Additionally, it highlights innovative approaches implemented by...

The Eastern and Horn of Africa region is one of the world’s most dynamic areas in terms of migration, driven by a complex interplay of economic, social, and security factors. Migrants and mobile populations in this region face numerous challenges in accessing essential healthcare services, including the absence of migrant-inclusive healthcare laws and...

Gender is now increasingly becoming central to discussions of the causes and consequences of migration. Given the widespread acknowledgement that the "feminization" of migration has changed migration patterns and processes worldwide, Gender affects migration motivations, migration patterns, and migration behaviors. This publication explores the critical...

In a large research study, the Research Centre of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and IOM joined forces to assess the return and reintegration experiences of almost 1,000 returnees who received assistance from the StarthilfePlus programme. The research looks at reintegration processes at the individual level across three dimensions of...