Migration staff in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean are trained in the identification of false documents and identity theft
The growing migratory flow in Mesoamerica and the Caribbean has brought with it the need to streamline border transit. In fact, in March 2024, 6,465,987 regular entries were recorded in Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Honduras and the Dominican Republic, while the same month recorded 5,660,453 in 20231. Given this increase in activity at entry points to countries, practices such as the use of modern technologies in the production of false documents have been detected, which pose a challenge to border security in the region.
Countries in the region advance in the implementation of labor migration mechanisms
With the purpose to strengthen and expand regular channels for labor migration, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) together with the Member Countries of the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM), and with the participation of civil society, represented by the Regional Network of Civil Organizations for Migration (RNCOM), met to review the results of the Needs Assessment Study on Labor Migration Mechanisms developed by the Western Hemisphere Program.
FOPREL and IOM Inaugurate Training Program in the Region on Migration due to Climate Change with a Gender Perspective with the Costa Rican Legislative Congress
San Jose-06/25/24. With the goal of developing technical skills and specialized knowledge on climate change migration issue, members of the Forum of Presidents of Legislative Branches of Central America and the Caribbean (FOPREL), started a program of national workshops with the technical assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Local governments prepare to take a more active role in migration management
San José, Costa Rica, June 26, 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in coordination with the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM), held the II Regional Meeting on Capacity Building for Local Governments on Migration and Human Mobility in order to provide tools to strengthen the capacities of local governments to address migration in order to improve migration management from a comprehensive approach.
Central American and Caribbean Legislative Authorities Seek to Advance Legislation on Migration Linked to the Impacts of Climate Change
Recognizing the current and future challenges related to migration caused by disasters, climate change and environmental degradation, the Member States of the Forum of Presidents of Legislative Authorities of Central America and the Caribbean (FOPREL), with the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), highlighted the need to advance in the formulation of regulatory frameworks that incorporate migration for environmental reasons at the Ordinary Meeting of FOPREL held on March 13, 14 and 15 in San José, Costa Rica.
IOM promotes cross-sectoral dialogue on ethical recruitment as key to guaranteeing rights of migrant workers
SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA. 25 August 2023. As part of the “Program to Strengthen Ethical Recruitment Practices and Capacity Building for Relevant Actors” in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica, IOM completed a series of efforts focused on ethical recruitment, prevention of smuggling and trafficking of migrant workers, human rights and protection, and regulation of the hiring process in a cross-border migration context.
Governments from Central America and the Caribbean strengthen their capacity building and coordination for better management of labour migration in the region
PANAMA CITY, 23 August 2023. Member countries of the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM) participated this month in the "Workshop on labour market information systems and labour migration statistics" in Panama City. This event was followed by the "Workshop on the Construction of the Operational Plan of the Regional Action Plan on Labour Mobility" as a preparation for the implementation of the Regional Action Plan on Labour Mobility 2023 - 2027.
Civil organizations from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Panama sign declaration to promote ethical recruitment of migrant workers
June 2nd – SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA. Civil society organizations from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Panama and the United States that provide human rights assistance and support to migrant workers signed a document consisting of 15 agreements to promote the principles of ethical recruitment. This declaration affirms their commitment to the migrant worker population and their rights in countries of origin, transit and destination.
IOM strengthens capacities of governments in the region to manage crises and disasters caused by climate change
San Jose - May 18, 2023. IOM, in partnership with the Coordination Center for Disaster Prevention in Central America and the Dominican Republic (CEPREDENAC), developed the first generation of the course "Comprehensive Approach to Migration in Crisis Situations and Migration due to Climate Change". The course was attended by 22 people involved in risk management and climate change at governmental level in Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic, as well as officials from the Central American Integration System (SICA).
