On January 19, 2021 took place the webinar on GCM Objective 17: “Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration” This 23-part webinar series aims to build momentum, engagement, and participation from ground level stakeholders and practitioners for the implementation of the GCM Read more
After the break, on January 12, 2021, took place the 16th discussion around GCM Objectives implementation. GCM Objective 16: “Empower migrants and societies to realise full inclusion and social cohesion“ Moderator William Gois, Regional coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia Speakers Alex AU, Vice-President, Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2) Josie Conlu, Read more
The Civil Society Action Committee is proud to announce the release of its paper “Which way forward on the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration in the era of COVID-19?” This is a critical moment for the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). The two-year anniversary of the adoption of the GCM Read more
On December 7, 2020, took place the 15th discussion around GCM Objectives implementation. GCM Objective 15: “Provide Access to Basic Services for Migrants“ Moderator William Gois, Regional coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia Speakers Dr. Kanokporn Kaojaroen, Country Support and Partner Coordination, Health and Migration Programme, Office of Deputy Director-General, World Health Read more
On 9 and 10 December 2020, the Civil Society Action Committee took part in a multi-stakeholder conference, a two-day event, led by Impact17, looking at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and partnerships to promote better societies. For this initiative, the 17 SDGs were collated into four accessible themes: Sustainable society Technology Read more
On 1 December 2020, took place the 14th discussion around GCM Objectives implementation. GCM Objective 14: “Enhance Consular Protection, Assistance and Cooperation Throughout the Migration Cycle“ Moderator Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, Migration Governance Analyst Speakers Simon Pierre Adovelande, Ambassador of Republic of Benin to People’s Republic of China Paul Raymond Cortes, Consul General Read more
On December 18, 2020 which marks the International Migrants Day and the two-year anniversary of the adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM), Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA), Cross Regional Center for Refugees and Migrants (CCRM), Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), and Read more
On 24 November 2020, took place the 103h discussion around GCM Objectives implementation. GCM Objective 13: “Use Migration Detention Only As a Measure of Last Resort and Work Towards Alternatives” Moderator: William Gois, Regional Coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia Speakers: Dato’ Sri M. Ramachelvam, Advocate and Solicitor of the High Read more
On November 17, 2020 took place an informative discussion around the implementation of the GCM Objective 12: “Strengthen certainty and predictability in migration procedures for appropriate screening, assessment and referral” Moderator: Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, Migration Governance Analyst, GRFDT Panelists: Stéphane Jaquemet, Director of Policy, International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) Aletheia Fernandez de Read more
The first regional review of the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) took place on 12 and 13 November 2020. The consultation addressed the implementation of the GCM within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) region, that covers over 50 countries, located in Europe, North America, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Western Read more