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After the great start of our first webinar, was held the second discussion of our series of five global webinars, that cover key themes and mobilize civil society around the world. The webinar took the form of a global civil society discussion on race, ethnicity and discrimination in the context of migration, proposing both a global outlook and a closer look at some regional and national specificities.   Race and Ethnicity in MigrationTuesday, 20 April 2021 Read more

Our new series of strategic webinars leading up to the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) of 2022 is starting next week! Migration, COVID-19 and a New Social Contract  Tuesday, 13 April 2021 at 3PM CEST

On 2 March, 2021 took place the final round of discussions on the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration’s Objectives. GCM Objective 23: “Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration” It was an exciting and provocative discussion on international cooperation and partnerships for the GCM, featuring Read more

On 23 February, 2021 was held the penultimate round of discussions on the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration’s Objectives. GCM Objective 22: “Establish mechanisms for the portability of social security entitlements and earned benefits” Moderator William Gois, Regional Coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia Speakers Sr. Lissy Joseph, Founder and promoter, Domestic Read more

On 16 February, 2021 was held a webinar discussion on the implementation of GCM Objective 21. GCM Objective 21: “Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration” Moderator Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, Migration Governance Analyst Speakers Jeremaiah Opiniano, Asst. Professor (Journalism), University of Santo Tomas Anisur Read more

On February 9, 2021 took place another webinar discussion around the Global Compact for Migration’s implementation. GCM Objective 20: “Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrants” Moderator William Gois, Regional Coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia Speakers Jeevan Baniya, Assistant Director of Social Science Baha Sonia Read more

On February 2, 2021 took place another in-depth discussion part of the series on the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration’s Objectives.  GCM Objective 19: “Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries” Moderator Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, Migration Governance Analyst Speakers Camelia Read more

On January 26, 2021 took place another webinar of the 23-part series on the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration’s Objectives. GCM Objective 18: “Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences” Moderator William Gois, Regional Coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) Speakers L.K. Ruhunage, Former Read more