Upcoming Meeting

Survey on Migrant and Refugee Victims of Xenophobia and Intolerance in the Context of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Civil society delegates have been engaging for 3 online sessions to prepare for the 13th GFMD Summit, which is starting next week!

This Friday, we invite you to follow the Closing Plenary of the Civil Society Preparatory Meeting, on 15 January 2021 at 9:00am (EST).

The event will feature a dialogue on “Post-COVID-19: Building Back Better for Migrants”. The focus of the discussions will be on post-COVID recovery and how to advocate for migrant inclusion in recovery efforts.

The closing of the Civil Society Preparatory Meeting will be livestreamed on the GFMD Civil Society website main page.
 

Pilot Testing of the Migration Network Hub

Greetings from the UN Network on Migration! 
 
Please find here an invitation to register for the Migration Network Hub Pilot Testing which will be held online via Webex on 21 January between 9:00am and 10:30am EST (in English only). 
 
We invite you to register by 15 January through the Eventbrite link. If you are unable to join the event, we also provide the option of filling out the survey without attending the pilot testing webinar. To do so, please register on Eventbrite so that you can receive further instructions.

Questions can be addressed to GCMHub@iom.int. 
 

Center for Migration Studies Survey Deadline Jan 29



The Center for Migration Studies (CMS) invites staff and volunteers of Catholic organizations, ministries, and programs that serve and work with immigrants and refugees in the United States to participate in a brief survey (10-15 minutes). The survey will help us better understand how public policies, crises, and more mundane challenges are affecting your work with immigrant communities. The survey seeks input on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, and immigration enforcement on Catholic institutions, as well as persistent operational challenges that preceded the pandemic. 

Results will be published in aggregated form, and we will not identify any participating individuals or organizations.

Survey responses must be received by January 29, 2021. All participants who enter their name or their organization's name will be entered into a raffle for three (3) $100 Amazon gift cards. This information will be used solely to identify raffle winners.

Start survey here.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! If you have any questions, please email info@cmsny.org. Please feel free to share this survey widely with your Catholic networks.
 

Renew your CoM Membership & Join a Subcommittee!

We are continuing the process of collecting annual membership dues and convening subcommittees.

The NGO Committee on Migration organizes many of its activities through member participation in the following four subcommittees:

• Environment / Climate-Induced Displacement
• Migrant & Refugee Children
• Migrants in Situations of Vulnerability / Mixed Migration
• Xenophobia & Social Inclusion

Everyday around the world, civil society takes action on climate change that inspires others and benefits the planet. These stories of positive impact provide hope for the future.

As the world confronts the pandemic and embarks on recovery, there is growing recognition that the recovery must be a pathway to a green and sustainable society. Since there are many challenges ahead, good ideas should be widely exchanged. This is why the United Nations now calls for civil society organizations to share your stories.

The UN Department of Global Communications is launching a campaign to highlight the achievements of civil society on behalf of the climate, the planet, and global well-being through social media posts Our actions will inspire others. Working together, we can make a difference.

Submit your story here.

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