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Category: GFMD 2020
Global Migration Summit Discussions Focus on Concrete Solutions to COVID Crisis
Since 2001, the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) coordinates civil society action at the Global Forum on Migration and Development. In this interview, Stéphane Jaquemet, “Global Migration Summit Discussions Focus on Concrete Solutions to COVID Crisis”
13th GFMD Summit Closing Plenary: Reflecting on 2020 and Mapping the Way Forward
Delegates highlight GFMD as space for partnerships and dialogue, and focus on 2021 priorities.
13th GFMD Hosts Discussion on Migration and Development Partnerships through 2020 and Beyond
Open Space session celebrates GFMD partnerships from 2020 and highlights lessons for the future.
It Takes a Community to Re-Shape Narratives on Migration
GFMD side event underlines need to promote positive narratives in time of COVID-19, reach “moveable middle” and prioritize dimension of race.
How Can We Build Back Better After COVID-19?
“We’ve had a crisis. We can see where the cracks are even more now than we did before. So it really is about how we fix the situation. How do we build back from what’s broken?” says Stella Opoku-Owusu, deputy director of the African Foundation for Development.
13th GFMD Summit Hosts Discussion on the Future of the Forum
GFMD central to ensuring rights-based and migrant-centered COVID-19 recovery, states Civil Society Coordinator.
GFMD Roundtable Says Whole-Of-Society Approach Needed to Skill Migrants for Employment
Strategies must prioritize regularization for all migrant workers, include soft and technical skills, and recognize migrant communities as contributors.
GFMD Summit Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Fostering Partnerships to Achieve Migration-Related Goals
Proposal for Concessional Financing Facility for Migration endorsed by most State and civil society delegates.
GFMD Summit Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Approaches to Preventing Irregular Migration
Participants highlight inclusive social protection, expanded regular pathways, better data and strong partnerships.