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The Digital Identity Toolkit is designed to strengthen stakeholders’ understanding of how to establish and implement digital identity systems, with a strong emphasis on human rights, including privacy, security, and key technological considerations. The toolkit serves as a practical resource for policymakers and practitioners seeking to operationalize and...

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...

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)...

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...

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 context, challenges, and outcomes of implementing GBV risk reduction measures in emergency shelter...

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...

The 2024 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, the eighth report mandated by the General Assembly through the 2010 United Nations Global Plan of Action, provides a comprehensive overview of trafficking patterns and flows at global, regional, and national levels. One of the most alarming findings is that children now represent nearly 40% of all...

This policy brief discusses the expansion of assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR) programs across the European Union, driven by the need to increase the return rate of migrants without the right to stay in Europe. These programs are considered cost-effective, humane, and diplomatically pragmatic, aiming to help migrants reintegrate into their...

This policy brief addresses the challenges of returning and reintegrating irregular migrants and denied asylum seekers, highlighting the low return rate as a threat to the credibility of EU migration and asylum systems. It focuses on increasing voluntary returns, which are more humane and less costly than forced returns, aiming to make the return process...

The document is a comprehensive facilitator's guide for a course aimed at strengthening the technical, analytical, and operational capacities of migration officials in Africa to respect and uphold international human rights principles. ​ It is published by the African Capacity Building Centre (ACBC) and supported by the International Organization for...

This information note highlights the essential rights and protections for unaccompanied and separated migrant children. It emphasizes key principles such as non-discrimination, the best interest of the child, and family unity. The document underscores the importance of initial assessments, proper identification, and registration, as well as family tracing...