Vienna Migration Conference 2023

ICMPD held the eighth annual Vienna Migration Conference (VMC) on 10-11 October. The most important migration conference in Europe brought together decision-makers and high-level stakeholders from Europe, Africa and Asia ahead of key European and the EU 2024 elections, where, once again, migration will prove a central theme of the global debate.

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The Netherlands joins the European migration organisation ICMPD

The Netherlands becomes the 20th Member State of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

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ICMPD responds to the Ukraine refugee situation

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ICMPD Director General meets Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, and signs strategic MoU with ICWA during visit to India

30 October 2023

India

On 18-19 October, ICMPD's Director General, Michael Spindelegger, concluded his first visit to India, marked by a series of high-level engagements and bilateral meetings aimed at exploring opportunities to deepen ICMPD-India relations on migration and mobility. He had the pleasure of meeting ICMPD’s Member States and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) over the two days.

EMLINK (Entrepreneurial Mobility Link): Project Kick-off Event

19 October 2023

Belgium, Georgia

On 16 October 2023, a hybrid event was organised to kick off the EMLINK project that aims at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Belgium and Georgia by designing a pilot temporary mobility model for outstanding entrepreneurs. The event has gathered the main stakeholders of the project representing both countries and key players in the field of migration management, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 

ICMPD provides 500 sets of cutting-edge mobile radio stations to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

18 October 2023

Ukraine

On 13 October 2023, the EU-funded EU4IBM-Resilience project officially handed over 500 sets of mobile radio stations with accessories to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), worth over half a million euros. The enhancement of technical capacities of the Ukrainian border management services is one of the project's key initiatives financed by the European Union.

Migrant Resource Centre Pakistan promotes safe and informed migration in Kharian

18 October 2023

Pakistan

Thursday, 5 October, the Migrant Resource Centre Pakistan organised a significant community awareness session in Kharian, district Gujrat. The aim of this event was to raise awareness and empower more than 120 outgoing, aspirant, and returning migrants, and their families. The session focused on the importance of safe and informed migration practices. This event received substantial attention and participation from a diverse range of stakeholders dedicated to supporting migrant communities. Distinguished attendees included representatives from the EU Delegation, the Embassies of Norway and France, the Federal Investigation Agency, the Social Welfare and Labour Departments, local community organizations, and the media.

EU Anti-Trafficking Day 2023: How the EU can improve cross-border cooperation in human trafficking cases

18 October 2023

A central challenge of a modern-day response to human trafficking, nationally and internationally, is putting in place co-operative frameworks to enable state actors to fulfil their obligations to protect and promote the human rights of trafficked persons and co-ordinate their efforts in a strategic partnership with civil society. On the occasion of the European Union (EU) Anti-Trafficking Day on 18 October 2023, the Anti-Trafficking Programme of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) stresses the importance of cross-border and multi-agency cooperation in combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims.

Project News: ICMPD Launches European Union Scholarships Project to Boost Higher Education Access for Higher Education Students in Türkiye

16 October 2023

Türkiye

With an eagerness to promote access to higher education and foster social harmony, the European Union has unveiled the 'European Union Scholarships Project.' Spearheading this initiative is the ICMPD Country Office in Türkiye, in collaboration with Ankara and Hasan Kalyoncu Universities, as well as Marmara Municipalities Union, as co-applicant consortium members, covering different regions in Türkiye.

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