African Migration Observatory
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AMO is mandated to work with AU Member States & RECs to advance Migration knowledge based on credible Data & Analysis in Africa for better planning of policies
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21-02-2023 15:41:46
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Dridi Alaeddine IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 highlights that migration data is key to understanding global mobility. Accurate stats help shape policies, protect rights, and plan for development. But data gaps remain especially on irregular migration and internal displacement. #MigrationData
Dridi Alaeddine IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 noted that The Global Compact for Migration (GCM) is the first intergovernmental agreement to cover all dimensions of international migration. It promotes safe, orderly, & regular migration through 23 objectives including better data collection. #GCM
Dridi Alaeddine IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 said: Migration is driven by many factors, conflict, climate, jobs, education. To capture this complexity, we need a whole-of-government approach to data: linking health, labour, education, and border systems for smarter, humane migration policies.
Masud Rahman UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency emphasizes that confusing displacement stocks with flows can mislead policies; accurate data is crucial. Data protection is essential, secure handling of refugee info prevents harm and fosters public trust. #DisplacementData #DataProtection #Refugees
Fabrizio Sarrica UN Office on Drugs & Crime highlights that trafficking detections surged 25% in 2022 compared to 2019, driven by new forms and better detection capacity,with continued growth in 2023.Victims for forced labor increased by 47%,and forced criminality detections rose to 8%. #Trafficking
Fabrizio Sarrica UN Office on Drugs & Crime highlights that IC-TIP offers standardized definitions for trafficking data, approved by the UN in 2025. Its three step approach, from essential to detailed variables, enables nuanced analysis and promotes better data harmonization across jurisdictions.
Fabrizio Sarrica UN Office on Drugs & Crime emphasizes that supporting member states in IC-TIP implementation involves regional training,ongoing engagement,and collaborative efforts with UNODC & IOM to ensure consistent and accurate trafficking data classification,driving continuous progress. #ICTIP