Press
- Search for work and workers at heart of migration in this century, says IOM’s World Migration Report 2008
- Press release for the IOM's 2008 World Migration Report that was presented at opening day of the 96th Session of the IOM in Geneva.
- EU bids to bring Africa into immigration pact
- The European Union sat down with representatives from 27 African countries this week to enlist their help in a new effort to curb the flood of illegal immigration.
- More illegal migrants headed for Fortress Europe
- European and African ministers met in Paris this week for a summit on migration and development. One of the most important points on the agenda was the prevention of illegal immigration.
- Jamaica Ratifies the UN Migrant Workers Convention (MWC)
- MRI press release annoucing Jamaica's 2008 ratification of the MWC.
- Greece to extend residence permits for foreign students
- Press article discussing Greece's decision to give residency permits to foreign students in Greece in an effort to encourage students to stay in Greece after graduation.
- Congo Signs the UN Migrant Workers Convention (MWC)
- MRI annoucement of Congo's September 2008 signing of the MWC.
- Women 'invisible face of migration'
- BBC news article on the struggle of women migrants around the world and how policy making and governmental decisions regarding migrants oftentimes ignore the specific issues faced by women.
