Human Migration

Resources to Get You Up to Speed

We gathered some of the most authoritative sources available so that you can educate yourself and develop your own perspective. Site descriptions have been included from the websites of the organizations, lightly edited for length.

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UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency

UNHCR collects and analyses data and trends, develops policy and guidance, implements programs and provides operational support to governments and other stakeholders on mixed movements and related issues such as trafficking in persons and protection at sea.

International Labour Organization

The ILO brings together governments, employers and workers, to set labor standards, develop policies and devise programs promoting decent work for all women and men.

The Migration Data Portal

The Portal aims to serve as a unique access point to timely, comprehensive migration statistics and reliable information about migration data globally. The site is designed to help policy makers, national statistics officers, journalists and the general public interested in the field of migration to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of international migration data.

International Organization for Migration

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System and promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries.