Read the Foreword:
“Navigating the world of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) can be complex. For many, particularly those not involved day-to-day within international migration policy circles, understanding what the GCM is and what it stands for might seem overwhelming. While numerous stakeholders may have heard of the GCM, its relevance and significance often remain unclear. These organisations and communities, play a critical role in the successful implementation of the GCM at the local and national levels.
“We hope this brochure provides a clear overview of the GCM, helping readers and civil society organisations understand its core components and offering practical guidance for effective involvement.
“This brochure is a product of collaboration between the Civil Society Action Committee (AC) and the GIZ programme “Shaping development-oriented migration” (MEG), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
“With a membership of over 50 civil society organisations and networks, the AC is the largest global civil society platform engaged in global migration governance and policy advocacy. The AC is housed by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC).
“The MEG aims to support partner countries in leveraging the benefits of regular migration, engaging diaspora for sustainable development, and supporting state actors and civil society organisations so that gender-responsive contributions to the GCM can be made.”
