GFMD Civil Society Mechanism

At the Opening of the 15th @GFMDprocess Summit, civil society, represented by Nidia Tarazona of CGT 🇨🇴, reminded us all that: 'We need to resist these narratives and policies of terror, cruelty, and dehumanisation of people on the move' 📺 bit.ly/3KjFqdZ

Flashback to the 1⃣5⃣th @GFMDprocess Summit 📽️ Watch the commemoration ceremony and listen to the words of William Gois of @mfasia_ A space for the people on the move, for those kept outside decision-making and outside the protections they’re owed.

The 5⃣th GFMG webinar is here! This session is dedicated to mobilising #civilsociety in the lead-up to the 2026 #IMRF through the 3Rs global campaign 'Resist, Reclaim, Realise' 🗓️ 25 Sept from 4pm CEST ✍ bit.ly/4gE0840 Hope to see you there!

✊ #Resist, #Reclaim, #Realise: Migrant Rights are Human Rights At the 15th @GFMDprocess Summit, global civil society launched the 3Rs campaign based on a collective vision for just migration systems, rooted in humanity & rights. ℹ️ Read all about it: bit.ly/4pBnOKD

💡Reading of the week: ‘The Building of Social Movements on Migration in Africa’ Check out this article by Mamadou Goïta, a founding member of PANiDMR, exploring how the @GFMDprocess has impacted #migration & #development in Africa. 🗞️bit.ly/46IkIxn With @FESonline

Let’s turn ideas into action on Day 2 of the CS Thematic Dialogues @GFMDprocess ✊ Day 2: Civil Society’s path to mobilising governments and allies 🔹9 AM GMT+2 🔗 bit.ly/CS-4TD-28-AM 🔸5 PM GMT+2 🔗 bit.ly/CS-4TD-PM-28 🌍 ENG, ESP & FR interpretation

Session A starts in a few minutes!

📢 Join us tomorrow for Day 1 of the CS Thematic Dialogues on the @GFMDprocess Day 1: What role should the GFMD play in today’s migration context? 🔹9 AM GMT+2 🔗 bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-AM 🔸5 PM GMT+2 🔗 bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-PM 🌍 Interpretation in ENG, ESP & FR

28 May: 🅰️ Session 1 (9:00 GMT+2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-28-AM 🅱️ Session 2 (17:00 GMT+2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-PM-28 🌍 EN/ES/FR interpretation It is time for us to reflect collectively on what type of space we want and need the @GFMDprocess to become.

Civil society, assemble! Join us for the 4th CS Thematic Dialogues on 27 & 28 May! 27 May: 🅰️ Session 1 (9:00 GMT+2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-AM 🅱️ Session 2 (17:00 GMT+2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-PM (1/2)

🎯 Her recommendation for countries seeking to build lasting relationships with the diaspora? Start small & leverage the potential of existing projects. Stay tuned for more conversations and developments on this 1️⃣5️⃣ GFMD process!

🔹The 2nd, 3rd generation (and beyond) diaspora are interested in cultivating a two-way relationship. They often engage with (including relocating to) countries of heritage where they have a sense of belonging, feel wanted and at home.

📍 Last week, at the @GFMDprocess Thematic Workshop on #diasporaengagement in Tunis 🇹🇳, Stella Opoku-Owusu from @AFFORD_UK highlighted the importance of engaging the 2nd & 3rd generation diaspora. Check out her key points⬇️

Over the past two weeks, 500+ civil society came together to lay the groundwork for the #GFMD15 Summit in Colombia 🇨🇴 💬 A huge thank you to everyone who joined, asked questions, and shared their insights during the info sessions and 3rd Thematic Dialogues!

Let's continue the conversation on day 2 of the 3rd and final CS thematic dialogues on the @GFMDprocess ⬇️ April 8: Identifying avenues for collective action 🔹9 AM CET 🔗bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day2… 🔸5 PM CET 🔗bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day2… See you there!

📢 Join us Monday for Day 1 of the 3rd and last CS thematic dialogues on the @GFMDprocess April 7: Priorities from the ground—building a global civil society agenda 🔹9 AM CET 🔗bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day1… 🔸5 PM CET 🔗bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day1… 🌍Interpretation in SPA, ENG & FR

🚨 This final discussion will shape a collective civil society strategy ahead of the GFMD Summit in Colombia! 🇨🇴 ✅ Strengthen advocacy & collaboration ✅ Build solidarity & renew alliances ✅ Ensure global & local priorities are reflected

🗓️ Day 2 – April 8: Identifying avenues for collective action 🔹 9 AM CEST 🔗 bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day2… 🔸 5 PM CEST 🔗 bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day2… 🗣 Interpretation in English, French & Spanish (2/3)

Join us for the final round of @GFMDprocess Civil Society Thematic Dialogues on April 7-8! 🌍 Details 👇 🗓️ Day 1 – April 7: Priorities from the ground—building a global civil society agenda 🔹 9 AM CEST 🔗 bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day1… 🔸 5 PM CEST 🔗 bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day1… (1/3)

🚨 GFMD Civil Society Online Briefing – 24 March! Stay informed on the @GFMDprocess, key updates & civil society delegation nominations! 🌍 2 sessions: 🕘 9:00–10:30 CET 🔗 bit.ly/Global-AM 🕔 17:00–18:30 CET 🔗 bit.ly/Global-PM 🗣️ Interpretation in EN | ES | FR