In 2020-2021, the 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 Action Committee (AC) jointly organised a series of 23 weekly review discussions focusing on each of the 23 objectives of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM)
The GCM is the most comprehensive UN intergovernmental negotiated agreement that addresses migration in all its dimensions. Through 23 objectives, the GCM provides a cooperative framework to optimise the overall benefits of migration and address its risks and challenges. It was adopted in 2018 and in its implementation phase underwent Regional Reviews starting in 2020 and the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) in 2022.
The weekly discussions provided a multi-stakeholder space to review progress made on the implementation on each of the GCM objectives. Discussants included representatives from governments, policymakers, UN agencies, civil society, trade unions, local authorities, private sector, academia and other stakeholders.
The webinars were held every Tuesday from September 2020 until March 2021 via Zoom .
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September 1, 2020 GCM Objective 1 : Collect and utilize accurate and disaggregated data as a basis for evidence-based policiesSeptember 8, 2020 GCM Objective 2 : Minimize the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of originSeptember 15, 2020 GCM Objective 3 : Provide accurate and timely information at all stages of migrationSeptember 22, 2020 GCM Objective 4 : Ensure that all migrants have proof of legal identity and adequate documentationSeptember 29, 2020 GCM Objective 5 : Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migrationOctober 6, 2020 GCM Objective 6 : Facilitate fair and ethical recruitment and safeguard conditions that ensure decent workOctober 13, 2020 GCM Objective 7 : Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migrationOctober 20, 2020 GCM Objective 8 : Save lives and establish coordinated international efforts on missing migrantsOctober 27, 2020 GCM Objective 9 : Strengthen the transnational response to smuggling of migrantsNovember 3, 2020 GCM Objective 10 : Prevent, combat and eradicate trafficking in persons in the context of international migrationNovember 10, 2020 GCM Objective 11 : Manage borders in an integrated, secure and coordinated mannerNovember 17, 2020 GCM Objective 12 : Strengthen certainty and predictability in migration procedures for appropriate screening, assessment and referralNovember 24, 2020 GCM Objective 13 : Use migration detention only as a measure of last resort and work towards alternativesDecember 1, 2020 GCM Objective 14 : Enhance consular protection, assistance and cooperation throughout the migration cycleDecember 8, 2020 GCM Objective 15 : Provide access to basic services for migrantsJanuary 12, 2021 GCM Objective 16 : Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesionJanuary 19, 2021 GCM Objective 17 : Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migrationJanuary 26, 2021 GCM Objective 18 : Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competencesFebruary 2, 2021 GCM Objective 19 : Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countriesFebruary 9, 2021 GCM Objective 20 : Promote faster, safer and cheaper transfer of remittances and foster financial inclusion of migrantsFebruary 16, 2021 GCM Objective 21 : Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegrationFebruary 23, 2021 GCM Objective 22 : Establish mechanisms for the portability of social security entitlements and earned benefitsMarch 2, 2021 GCM Objective 23 : Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration