Read Clara Kasser-Tee’s policy brief on Ghana’s climate-induced mobility, urban resilience policies, and strategies here: adobe.ly/4mIMBtJ
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At the 2nd Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, IOM hosted a side event on climate-induced mobility in African cities with case studies from Burundi, Ethiopia & Ghana. Clara Kasser-Tee, NoLEM VP, shared Ghana’s findings on urban resilience policies, strategies and case studies.
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Rencontre avec le Canada pour discuter de pistes de collaboration entre le Réseau des juristes sur la Migration et le CRDI du Canada.
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Last week, at the inception of the IOM Nigeria project to combat trafficking in persons, Prof. @Cheluchi_O led the prosecution capacity strengthening work. @SwissDevCoop
IOM Nigeria@IOM_Nigeria
This marks a pivotal step toward enhancing the capacity of Nigeria’s criminal justice system to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate trafficking in persons cases more effectively through a victim-centered, rights-based approach.
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⚖️ At the opening, Hon. Justice Modibo Sacko, President of the African Court, praised the initiative & urged stronger IOM-judiciary collaboration to protect migrants’ rights.
He stressed the Court’s role & the need to raise States' awareness.
#HumanRights #RuleOfLaw #NoLEM
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🎓 Recap – JuriMigration Training | Cameroon
From 24–27 June, IOM, NoLEM & the Cameroon Bar held a ToT workshop in Yaoundé to equip 22 national lawyers with tools to support people on the move & promote a more humane and fair migration governance.#JuriMigration #AccessToJustice
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Day 2 of the regional peer exchange on Alternatives to Detention focused on turning dialogue into action. Participants explored practical, rights-based ATD models, emphasized justice–migration coordination, and shaped a shared roadmap toward implementation. A strong step forward.
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Last week in Dakar, @IOMROWCA, @UNODC_WCA,@OHCHR-WARO, #NoLEM & @idcmonitor, with support from @SwissDevCoop & PROMIS project hosted a 2-day regional peer exchange on #AlternativesToDetention. On day 1, Experts from 🇨🇴🇿🇼🇲🇷 🇸🇳🇬🇲 shared case studies, legal gaps & explored reforms.
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Join NoLEM!
NoLEM seeks one expert from The Gambia & one from Côte d’Ivoire with experience in migration law and policy.
🗓️ Apply by 16 May 2025
📩 Send CV, one-page motivation letter & 2 publications on migration law or policy in WCA
🔗 More info: adobe.ly/3RW4TdR
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We are pleased to share that Prof. @Cheluchi_O , expert from Nigeria & NoLEM member, joined the IOM Chief of Mission at the validation of Nigeria’s new National Migration & Implementation Plan 2025 - a major step for rights-based migration governance.
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The IOM Regional Offices for West and Central Africa & Latin America and the Caribbean hosted a high-level exchange on climate justice and migration with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and cooperation.
🔗Learn more about the meeting: rodakar.iom.int/network-legal-…
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We are pleased to announce that Prof. Cheluchi Onyemeluwke, expert from Nigeria, represented NoLEM at the final review by the Policy Review Committee of Nigeria’s National Migration Policy and its Integrated Implementation Plan of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).
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At the 6th Harmattan Forum (Feb 19-21, 2025) in Lomé 🇹🇬, Prof. @abdoudiopsn and @dieudonnkossi advocated human-centered migration policies, focusing on youth and women’s inclusion in sustainable development. It was stressed African research’s role in shaping migration policies.
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@abdoudiopsn, President of NoLEM, published an article in the UN Observer titled: “la protection des droits des migrants dans le système africain des droits de l’homme”. It explores the legal frameworks protecting migrants rights in Africa, with a human dignity-centered approach.
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NoLEM’s Update:
NolEM’s first publication, “Analysing Migrant Detention Legal Frameworks : Perspectives from West and Central Africa” 📖, eximines detention policies and legal gaps in West and Central Africa, offering key recomendations.
🔗Read here: publications.iom.int/books/analysin…
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We are pleased to share key updates about our annual Meeting 2024: We’ve launched our first publication on Migration and Detention, renewed our vision and mission, outlined our next research focused on access to justice for migrants, and introduced training on legal clinics. 🤝
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Engaging discussions on human mobility and climate change legal frameworks at our recent online exchange with Georgetown University and key stakeholders. Strengthening legal frameworks through collaboration.
IOM West and Central Africa 🇺🇳@IOMROWCA
IOMROWCA facilitated an online exchange between NoLEM, Georgetown University, & key stakeholders, addressing human mobility in the context of climate change & its impact on international and West and Central African legal frameworks, advancing dialogue & academic collaboration.
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Experts Clara Kasser-Tee (NoLEM VP) from Ghana & Cheluchi Onyemelukwe from Nigeria joined a validation workshop for the Migration Law Manual for Africa in Tanzania. Co-led by IOM’s IML Unit and ACBC, this manual will be a key resource for policymakers & civil society in Africa.
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@EdliraDe, acting NoLEM Project Manager a.i., presented the Network on behalf of @abdoudiopsn, at the Informal WG on Migration in West Africa meeting held in Dakar, on June 13 highlighting NoLEM's initiatives and goals, along with Academia's role in promoting regular migration.
IOM West and Central Africa 🇺🇳@IOMROWCA
The Informal WG on Migration in West Africa, co-chaired by Spain and IOM, met in Dakar on June 13 to discuss migration trends in the region and good practices of regular pathways. Thank you to Spain for your excellent collaboration and welcome to Portugal as the new co-chair.
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We are pleased to announce that the President of the NoLEM Steering Committee and experts,@abdoudiopsn,participated in the IOM West and Central Africa Regional Strategy 2025-2029 Consultation on May 27 in Dakar. A key moment for presenting NoLEM and providing valuable insights.
IOM West and Central Africa 🇺🇳@IOMROWCA
IOM Regional Strategy for West and Central Africa brought together 100+ stakeholders from the region and beyond. The valuable contributions and productive discussions pave the way to identify strategic priorities, to ensure safe, orderly and regular migration.
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