Vienna Migration Conference 2024: 5 takeaways on migration governance in a shifting geopolitical landscape

Reflecting on the conference discussions, the 5 takeaways shine a spotlight on the route-based approach, migration diplomacy, labour migration, the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, and external processing.

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EU and partner countries commit to tackling irregular migration, legal pathways, human trafficking, border safety, and international protection

EU Member States and partner countries have agreed on a Joint Declaration outlining six key priorities for 2025-2030, including expanding legal pathways, tackling irregular migration, enhancing international protection, prevention of racism and discrimination, and stronger support for integration.

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Innovative pathways to strengthen EU-Africa cooperation for skills mobility

The Joint High-Level Meeting of the Khartoum Process and Rabat Process gathered representatives from 53 African and European partner countries, to discuss innovative pathways for labour migration, skills development, and talent mobility. On 16-17 October 2024 in Lisbon, over 150 high-level delegates exchanged strategic ways-forward on the growing importance of labour migration, skills development and talent mobility for both Africa and Europe.

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Ireland joins the European migration organisation ICMPD

Ireland becomes 21st Member State of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development

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Featured Publication of the Month

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) through the EU-funded HEROES project and its consortium partners, has developed a manual with new tools and strategies to detect and protect victims of human trafficking (THB), child sexual abuse, and child sexual exploitation (CSA/E).

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News

Training on Counselling and Communication Skills for Iraqi Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Staff and Government Officials

03 December 2024

Türkiye

From 01 to 03 December 2024, a three-day training on 'Counselling and Communication Skills' took place in Istanbul, Türkiye under the Sweden-Iraq Cooperation on Migration Governance (SI-COM) project.

Call for applications: Grants for diaspora organisations by the EU Global Diaspora Facility

02 December 2024

The European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF) launched a new funding opportunity for diaspora organications based in Europe to implement development projects in the country of origin. The deadline to apply is 15 January 2025.

The Khartoum Process: A decade of dialogue and cooperation on migration

28 November 2024

Marking its 10th anniversary, the Khartoum Process reflects on its achievements and evolving priorities. Since its establishment in 2014, the initiative continues to address migration challenges along the Horn of Africa–Europe route through partnership and cooperation.

STREAMinG 2: Georgia’s Young Ambassadors Study Visit to Vienna

26 November 2024

Austria

From 11 to 13 November 2024, a study visit for Georgian Young Ambassadors was held in Vienna, Austria, at the headquarters of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). This event, organised under the EU-funded STREAMinG Phase 2 project, aimed to strengthen the Ambassadors' knowledge and skills in key areas such as migration and citizenship, migration and development, diaspora engagement, and integration.

MPF: Moving Talents: Scaling up Action in Key Sectors Conference in Brussels

22 November 2024

Belgium

The 2024 edition of the Labour Migration Practitioners’ Network (LMPN) took place on 18-19 November in Brussels, Belgium. Under the theme “Moving Talents: Scaling up Action in Key Sectors”, the in-person conference brought together 100 European practitioners in labour migration, skills recognition and employment.

Nigeria: Understanding perceptions, and finding ways to prevent child trafficking

19 November 2024

Nigeria

Human trafficking, like migration, is a highly complex issue. It requires not only the resources but also the right data to address its underlying root causes and impact. Understanding human trafficking better involves taking stock of the community’s attitudes, perceptions, and perspectives – particularly those who are directly affected, including children.

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