UN Network on Migration in Türkiye Hosts Capacity Development Workshop and Stakeholder Briefing on Global Migration Agreement
26 October 2024
Strengthening Understanding of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration
On 15, 16, and 17 October, the United Nations Network on Migration in Türkiye (UNNM), co-chaired by the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations' Resident Coordinator in Türkiye hosted a capacity development workshop for the UNNM members and a briefing for the stakeholders.
The workshop and the briefing aimed to enhance the members' and stakeholders' understanding of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM). The GCM is the first inter-governmental agreement covering international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner. The workshop provided detailed insights into the GCM's implementation, follow-up, and review, as well as the role of the UNNM at the global, regional, and national levels.
The workshop and the briefing introduced the GCM Capacity Building Initiatives and served as a platform for discussions on the GCM priority areas and potential steps to enhance safe, orderly, and regular migration in Türkiye, contributing to progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).