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Committee on Migration Resources

Weekly updates

An archive of past issues of our brief, weekly digest of events, webinars, reports, and action items pertinent to those advocating for people in migration, especially those advocating in and around UN Headquarters. Subscribe here to receive future issues directly to your inbox!

Documents

A collection of position papers, written statements for UN processes, research, and advocacy tools produced by the members of the NGO Committee on Migration

Statements

To explore our repository of written and oral statements, reflecting the advocacy positions of the NGO Committee on Migration, click on the following link to visit the statements page of our website.

Mission Visit Training

Please click on the following links to access recordings of Mission Visit Trainings, which provide step-by-step guidance on how to prepare for and engage in productive conversations with representatives of UN Member States.

 

 

External Resources

Documents

Civil Society
  • Unpacking the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) (Civil Society Action Committee, 2025). Available in English, Spanish, and French
  • Now and How: Ten Acts for the Global Compact: a Civil Society Vision for a UN Global Compact on Human Mobility and Migration (November 2017; drafted in consultation with the CoM). Available in English, français, español, and русский (List of signatories)
United Nations

United Nations Framework documents and guidelines, reports from the UN Secretary General, and joint statements from members of civil society pertaining to migrants, refugees, and displaced persons

  • Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration: The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) is the first-ever  inter-governmentally negotiated United Nations agreement on a comprehensive approach to managing international migration. It was adopted in 2018 as a non-legally binding , cooperative framework that upholds the sovereignty of States and their obligations under international law.
      • Visit the website of the Intergovernmental Conference on the Global Compact for Migration to access Member States’ statements on the adoption of the GCM
  • Global Compact on Refugees: The Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) was adopted in December 2018, and it is a framework for more predictable and equitable responsibility-sharing, recognizing that a sustainable solution to refugee situations cannot be achieved without international cooperation. It provides a blueprint for governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to: (1)  ease the pressures on host countries, (2) enhance refugee self-reliance, (3) expand access to third-country solutions, and (4) support conditions in countries of origin for return in safety and dignity. The main source of review for the GCR is the Global Refugee Forum (GRF).
  • 1951 Refugee Convention: The 1951 Refugee Convention is a landmark United Nations treaty that defines “refugee” and outlines the legal protections, rights, and responsibilities for refugees, as well as the legal obligations of signatory countries to protect them. Its core principle is non-refoulement, which prohibits returning refugees to a country where they face threats to their life or freedom.

Migration-Related Fora

  • International Migration Review Forum: The International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) is the primary intergovernmental platform for the review of the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). It meets every four years, beginning with the first IMRF in 2022, gathering Member States, UN agencies, civil society, and other stakeholders to assess progress, identify challenges, and guide future work on migration. Each iteration of the IMRF results in an inter-governmentally agreed Progress Declaration.
  • Global Forum on Migration and Development: The Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) is the largest and most comprehensive global platform for dialogue and cooperation on international migration and development. Following the 2006 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Dialogue on Migration and Development the GFMD has opened up a space for informal and voluntary dialogue among countries on current and emerging migration and development issues. Over time, its members have sought to find innovative ways of promoting a practice-related and action-oriented process.
  • International Dialogue on Migration: The International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) was created in 2001 as an annual global forum hosted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to facilitate policy dialogue on the opportunities and challenges of migration. It brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including governments, civil society, experts, and migrants to exchange experiences, discuss emerging issues, and develop effective practices for migration governance.

United Nations Agencies, Bodies, and Representatives

  • International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 as the leading intergovernmental organization for migration. IOM support migrants across the world, developing responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and is a key source of advice on migration policy and practice. The organization works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of people on the move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity within governments to manage all forms and impact of human mobility.
  • United Nations High-Commissioner for Refugees: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a UN agency, established in 1950, dedicated to protecting refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people by providing aid, advocating for their rights, and helping them rebuild their lives.
  • United Nations Network on Migration: The United Nations Network for Migration (UNNM) is a UN body that was established to support the implementation, follow-up, and review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). Its primary goals are to enhance cooperation on migration, provide support to Member States in meeting the objectives of the GCM, and uphold the human rights of migrants.
  • Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants: The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants is an independent expert, appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), to monitor, advise, and report on the human rights of migrants worldwide.