GFMD Civil Society Mechanism
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The official Twitter account of the GFMD Civil Society Mechanism, furthering the discussion on migration and development across the globe.
Joined March 2012
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' 📺
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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.
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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 ✍ https://t.co/lFhbWPDFXk Hope to see you there!
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✊ #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:
gfmdcivilsociety.org
The day before the 15th GFMD Summit in Riohacha, Colombia, civil society came together to address the criminalization of migration and solidarity around the world By Rachel Westerby The 15th Summit...
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💡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. 🗞️ https://t.co/d71CVeeun9 With @FESonline
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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 🔗 https://t.co/uBKmtnnWoJ 🔸5 PM GMT+2 🔗 https://t.co/qsXOqG1wDF 🌍 ENG, ESP & FR interpretation
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Session A starts in a few minutes!
Civil society, assemble! Join us for the 4th CS Thematic Dialogues on 27 & 28 May! 27 May: 🅰️ Session 1 (9:00 GMT+2): https://t.co/TPpoiPE05x 🅱️ Session 2 (17:00 GMT+2): https://t.co/7C3bcCRW1O (1/2)
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📢 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 🔗 https://t.co/TPpoiPE05x 🔸5 PM GMT+2 🔗 https://t.co/7C3bcCRW1O 🌍 Interpretation in ENG, ESP & FR
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28 May: 🅰️ Session 1 (9:00 GMT+2): https://t.co/uBKmtnnozb 🅱️ Session 2 (17:00 GMT+2): https://t.co/qsXOqG0YO7 🌍 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.
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Civil society, assemble! Join us for the 4th CS Thematic Dialogues on 27 & 28 May! 27 May: 🅰️ Session 1 (9:00 GMT+2): https://t.co/TPpoiPE05x 🅱️ Session 2 (17:00 GMT+2): https://t.co/7C3bcCRW1O (1/2)
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🎯 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!
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🔹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.
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📍 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⬇️
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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!
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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 🔗 https://t.co/weS7JBxBDs 🔸5 PM CET 🔗 https://t.co/CS3ZBY9Pev See you there!
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📢 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 🔗 https://t.co/zvqq1oyJr1 🔸5 PM CET 🔗 https://t.co/HiDd2cmClw 🌍Interpretation in SPA, ENG & FR
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🚨 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
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🗓️ Day 2 – April 8: Identifying avenues for collective action 🔹 9 AM CEST 🔗 https://t.co/weS7JBxBDs 🔸 5 PM CEST 🔗 https://t.co/CS3ZBY9Pev 🗣 Interpretation in English, French & Spanish (2/3)
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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 🔗 https://t.co/zvqq1oyJr1 🔸 5 PM CEST 🔗 https://t.co/HiDd2cmClw (1/3)
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🚨 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 🔗 https://t.co/3mTqSTahut 🕔 17:00–18:30 CET 🔗 https://t.co/YWOEoEPNia 🗣️ Interpretation in EN | ES | FR
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