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Wazirabad, Pakistan: Our Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Pakistan in collaboration with the Punjab Vocational Training Council organised two orientation sessions for students on safe and informed migration at the Vocational Training Institute Wazirabad. The sessions were attended by students from five different professional trades and 60% of the attendees were women.

Our Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Pakistan provides correct and neutral information free of charge to Pakistanis. The MRC is funded by the European Union, and activities are implemented by ICMPD in close cooperation with national and local authorities.

Baghdad, Iraq: On the 5-9th September 2021, ICMPD hosted two events including a National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) meeting and a Training of Trainers on Document Security. The events brought together IBM Silk Routes’ counterparts, with the NPSC meeting advancing project implementation, whilst the Document Security workshop aimed to train and advance the knowledge of border authorities.

Ebril, Iraq: ICMPD held a workshop in cooperation with the Ministry of Migration and Displaced (MoMD) in Erbil, Iraq on 7-9th September 2021. The workshop was organised within the framework of the project "Capacity building for long-term reintegration of returnees to Afghanistan and Iraq" (Project CAIR), funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Denmark and implemented by ICMPD.

Cumilla, Bangladesh: An awareness workshop on safe migration was held on 9th September in Cumilla to create awareness among the public on the steps to follow when considering migration and what to avoid.

Islamabad and Lahore, Pakistan: In this video journalist Sumaira Khan provides a message for Pakistanis who are planning to migrate abroad for work and study purposes. She underlines the dangers that are associated with irregular migration and that those who do so are deprived access to basic social and health rights. Ms Khan also warns intended migrants against using brokers, agents and middlemen.

Dhaka and Cumilla, Bangladesh: In Bangladesh our partner CARE has produced a video on the importance of safe and informed migration while addressing the crucial topic of “middle men”. The video highlights how these “brokers” can make false promises and charge significant amounts of money unnecessarily to migrants.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan: In Tajikistan our partner Mercy Corps produced a video that was broadcast on national television to provide information on the work of the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment of Population in supporting returning migrants.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan: On 6th September ICMPD participated in an international conference “Global Challenges of Migration Processes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic with SCO: Problems and prospects” dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). This high-profile event was organised by the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment of Population in Tajikistan in joint cooperation with MRC and the International Organisation for Migration.

Dhaka and Cumilla, Bangladesh: Our Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Bangladesh is running a campaign on “Information Assistance for Safe Immigration” in markets and bazaars around the country. Citizens wanting information regarding immigration are directed to our MRCs in Dhaka and Cumilla office as well as their nearest District Employment and Manpower Office.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan: Have a look at this video which explains our activities related to improving the well-being of labour migrants and their families in Tajikistan. It also highlights the issues that we are addressing and the impact that we are having as well as highlighting what we have done.

Vienna, Austria: Have a look at this video where Harjeet Singh speaks about the link between climate change and migration in South Asia. 18 million people were forced to leave their homes for this reason between 2015 and 2020 in just five countries in South Asia. Our SAMAC project was established to raise awareness of the climate “push factor” which is poorly understood and therefore not given the attention it deserves.

Vienna, Austria: As an organisation committed to improving migration management, as well as a dedicated partner of the countries in the Silk Routes region, ICMPD Regional Coordination Office for the Silk Routes is deeply concerned with the developments in Afghanistan and the current situation that is unfolding.

Peshawar, Pakistan: Our Migrant Resource Centre in Pakistan, in collaboration with National University of Modern Languages NUWL Peshawar campus, organised an orientation session on "Safe and Informed Migration”.

Islamabad and Lahore, Pakistan: Here is an overview of our awareness raising and outreach activities in Pakistan. These were carried out in July 2021. Please have a look at the attached infographics which include all the relevant facts and figures.

Lahore, Pakistan: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between our Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Pakistan and Government College Lahore University. This collaboration will spread awareness about legal and informed migration. This cooperation will not only help in disseminating information to young students but will also provide training to students to enable them to share facts and data among their peers and to the wider public in general.