On November 10, 2020 took place an informative discussion around the implementation of the GCM Objective 11: “Manage Borders in An Integrated, Secure and Coordinated Manner” Moderator: William Gois, Regional Coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia Speakers: Alma Maquitico, Co-Director, National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Joe Martinez, Executive Director, Read more
On 3 November 2020, took place the 10th discussion around GCM Objectives implementation. GCM Objective 10: “Prevent, combat and eradicate trafficking in persons in the context of international migration” Moderator: Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, Migration Governance Analyst Speakers: Bandana Pattanaik, International Coordinator, Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women Jerome A. Alcantara, Executive Read more
On 27 October 2020, Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA), the Cross Regional Center for Refugees and Migrants (CCRM) with the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT) and the Civil Society Action Committee organised another round of discussions on the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration’s Objectives! GCM Objective 9: “Strengthen the transnational response to smuggling of migrants“ Read more
On 20 October 2020 took place a lively and informative discussion around the implementation of the Global Compact on Migration’s Objectives! GCM Objective 8: “Save lives and establish coordinated international efforts on missing migrants” Moderator: Ms. Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, Migration Governance Analyst Speakers: Eduardo Canales, Secretary/ Treasurer, South Texas Human Rights Center Dr Elisa Read more
On 13 October 2020 took place the GCM review discussion jointly organized by Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) (Philippines), the Cross-Regional Centre for Refugee and Migration (CCRM) (Lebanon), the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism(GRFDT) (India) and the Civil Society Action Committee. Objective 7 : “Address and Reduce the Vulnerability Read more
The 6th review discussion on the GCM objectives took place on Tuesday, 6 October 2020. The focus was on GCM Objective 6: “Facilitate Fair and Ethical Recruitment and Safeguard Conditions that Ensure Decent Work” Moderator: Ms. Roula Hamati, Coordinator, Cross Regional Center for Refugees and Migrants, Lebanon Speakers: Jean D’Cunha, UN Women’s Read more
On 29 September 2020 took place an enlightening discussions around the implementation of the GCM Objective 5: “Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration “ Moderator: William Gois, Regional coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia Speakers: Gervais Appave, Former Special Adviser to the Director General of International Organization for Read more
On 22 September 2020 took place an in-depth discussion on GCM Objective 4: “Ensure that all migrants have proof of legal identity and adequate documentation” Moderator: Ms. Roula Hamati, Coordinator, Cross Regional Center for Refugees and Migrants, Lebanon Speakers: Gopal Krishna Siwakoti, IP Chair and Steering Committee Member, Asia Pacific Read more
A Civil Society Action Committee statement calling for an immediate humanitarian and human rights response to the Moria camp tragedy The Civil Society Action Committee expresses grave concern over the lives and health of all who were residing in the Reception and Identification Facility in Moria, on the Greek island Read more
On 15 September 2020 took place the 3rd webinar of the GCM review series, focused on GCM Objective 3: “Provide Accurate and Timely Information at all Stages of Migration” Moderator: William Gois, Regional coordinator, Migrant Forum in Asia Speakers: Atty. Francis Ron C. De Guzman, Director, Anti-Illegal Recruitment Branch, POEA Read more