IOM’s work at global level & in Moldova Free International University of Moldova 4 December 2017

IOM in brief Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

IOM in brief (cont.) With 166 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM’s mandate IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.

IOM’s mandate IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: Migration and development Regulating migration Facilitating migration Forced migration IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants' rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.

Major project categories, globally Policy, Research & Forum Activities Regulating Migration Facilitating Migration Migration Health Movement, Emergency & Post- Conflict Migration Management Migration & Development Claims Programmes

Major project categories, globally Breakdown by project category (% of total number of projects)

Key statistics, global IOM work

Migration is inevitable, necessary and desirable Key message Migration is inevitable, necessary and desirable – if well governed. Migration is inevitable because of, inter alia, demographic, economic and environmental factors. Migration is necessary to meet labour demands and ensure the availability of skills and the vibrancy of economies and societies. Migration is desirable for migrants and host populations alike – when governed humanely and fairly as a path to the realization of human potential.

Areas of Activity. Migration and Development Migration and Economic/Community Development Harnessing the positive potential migration can have for the development of countries of origin and destination. Addressing root causes of economically motivated migration Remittances

Areas of Activity. Migration and Development (cont.) Capacity Building Through Qualified Human Resources and Experts The return and reinsertion of skilled and qualified nationals benefit national development or rehabilitation and reconstruction processes of developing countries, countries with economy in transition, or recovering from conflict situations. Return and Reintegration of Qualified Nationals (RQN) and similar projects include recruitment, job placement, transport and limited employment support, and can help foster further returns.

1. Technical Cooperation on Migration Management and Capacity Building Areas of Activity. Regulating Migration Development and implementation of migration policy, legislation and administrative mechanisms that enhance migration management. Assisting migrants in ways that meet their protection needs and that are gender- and age-sensitive and empowering. 1. Technical Cooperation on Migration Management and Capacity Building Assistance with policy, legislation, administrative structures, operational systems and human resource base needed to tackle diverse migration problems

Areas of Activity. Regulating Migration (cont.) II. Capacity Building Through Qualified Human Resources and Experts Humane and cost-effective return and reintegration of migrants who are unable or unwilling to remain in host countries and wish to return voluntarily to their countries of origin. Pre-departure, transportation and post-arrival assistance: Information & referral Arrangement of travel to the home location Limited support towards reinsertion

Areas of Activity. Regulating Migration (cont.) III. Counter-trafficking Prevention of trafficking in persons, particularly women and children, and the protection of migrant's rights through: Information campaigns Safe and dignified return and reintegration assistance to victims of trafficking Research on migrant trafficking Assistance to governments to improve their legal systems and technical capacities to counter trafficking

Areas of Activity. Migration Health Preventive health interventions, diagnostic services, medical treatment, medical evacuations, mental health and psycho-social assistance, health promotion, health education, environmental hygiene and control, local capacity building and rehabilitation of health infrastructures. Migration Health Assessment Migration Health Assistance and Advice Post-emergency Migration Health Assistance

Areas of Activity. Facilitating Migration Policy and technical advice to governments on the regulation of migrant labour and other migratory movements Programmes to assist governments and migrants with recruitment, language training, pre-departure cultural orientation, pre-consular support services, arrival reception, and integration support I. Labour Migration Governments and migrants are increasingly turning to IOM for expert support and facilitation of regulated labour migration and direct assistance to the migrants. IOM’s purpose in labour migration is to facilitate the development of policies and programmes that can individually and mutually benefit the concerned governments, migrants and societies

Areas of Activity. Facilitating Migration (cont.) II. Migrant Processing and Assistance Assistance to facilitate migration under organized and regular migration schemes Information and application, interview and approval, and post-approval III. Migrant Integration Dissemination of information on rights and obligations of migrants and refugees in home and host countries Provision of advisory services and counseling on services available to migrants Reinforcement of skills that empower and enhance successful integration Awareness raising activities in host countries to highlight migrants’ contributions and reduce the risks of discrimination and xenophobia

Areas of Activity. Migration Policy IOM provides information, advice and support to develop effective national, regional and global migration management policies and strategies. Dialogue and Inter-state Co-operation Regional Consultative Processes on Migration (RCPs) Informal groups made up of representatives of States in a given region, or like-minded States in one or more regions with common migration interests; international organizations; and in some cases, non-governmental organizations (NGOs).  These groups come together for informal and non-binding dialogue and information exchange.

IOM’s work in Moldova IOM Mission in Moldova opened in 2001, whereas Moldova officially became IOM Member State in 2003. IOM Moldova Mission acts with its partners in the international community within mainly the following four areas: Migration & Development Prevention & Protection Migration Management Facilitated Migration In addition, IOM is involved in advancing the confidence building measures in the Transnistrian Region.

Areas of Activity in Moldova. Prevention & Protection Support and expertise to institutional partners for counter-trafficking policy shaping, implementation and coordination; Provision of assistance and protection to victims and potential victims of trafficking, including assistance for return, rehabilitation and reintegration, in coordination and cooperation with the National Referral System (NSR) for assistance and protection of victims and potential victims of trafficking; Provision of technical assistance and expertise in building the capacities of law enforcement agencies in the field of investigation and prosecution of trafficking.

Areas of Activity in Moldova. Migration Management Building capacity of relevant national actors to provide an effective state response to irregular migration challenges; Developing policies for efficient migration management; Strengthening communication and cooperation amongst key actors, operational and strategic cooperation on readmission, information exchange on routes and methods utilized by the organizers of irregular migration and transnational crimes; Contributing to regional efforts of combatting irregular migration and trans-border crime.

Areas of Activity in Moldova. Migration & Development Strengthening the capacity of the government and other stakeholders to effectively involve the Moldovan diaspora/migrants in development processes in their country of origin. Enhancing the development impact of remittances; Facilitating the return and reintegration of qualified nationals; Assist returning migrants and their families, diaspora communities/associations, as well as children and elderly left behind due to migration; Supporting Moldovan migrants entrepreneurs who are attempting to start or improve their business in Moldova.

Areas of Activity in Moldova. Facilitated Migration Canada Visa Application Centre (CVAC); Travel Assistance; Health Assessments.

THANK YOU !