From Local Action to Global Progress: Join the Call to Local Action towards the 2026 IMRF

Sophie van Haasen 10/30/25 Sophie van Haasen 10/30/25

From Local Action to Global Progress: Join the Call to Local Action towards the 2026 IMRF

Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees: Join our New Campaign towards the International Migration Review Forum!

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In the 15th GFMD Summit, cities join national governments to discuss local migration governance amidst a shifting geopolitical landscape

Sophie van Haasen 9/12/25 Sophie van Haasen 9/12/25

In the 15th GFMD Summit, cities join national governments to discuss local migration governance amidst a shifting geopolitical landscape

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At GFMD, City of Maicao Joins Call to Local Action for Migrants and Declares Colombia’s First “Neighbourhood of Peace”

Sophie van Haasen 9/11/25 Sophie van Haasen 9/11/25

At GFMD, City of Maicao Joins Call to Local Action for Migrants and Declares Colombia’s First “Neighbourhood of Peace”

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On World Refugee Day, City Networks and the UN Launch New Coalition to Elevate Local Leadership

Sophie van Haasen 6/2/25 Sophie van Haasen 6/2/25

On World Refugee Day, City Networks and the UN Launch New Coalition to Elevate Local Leadership

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Mayors Mechanism Launches White Paper on Regular Migration Pathways

Sophie van Haasen 2/18/25 Sophie van Haasen 2/18/25

Mayors Mechanism Launches White Paper on Regular Migration Pathways

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Cities at the Heart of GCM Implementation: New United Nations Secretary General Report Sets the Bar on Localisation

Sophie van Haasen 12/19/24 Sophie van Haasen 12/19/24

Cities at the Heart of GCM Implementation: New United Nations Secretary General Report Sets the Bar on Localisation

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GFMD Chair Colombia launches 2024 - 2025 Programme

Sophie van Haasen 10/24/24 Sophie van Haasen 10/24/24

GFMD Chair Colombia launches 2024 - 2025 Programme

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Press Release: GFMD Summit: Cities join national governments to discuss migration governance

Sophie van Haasen 2/19/24 Sophie van Haasen 2/19/24

Press Release: GFMD Summit: Cities join national governments to discuss migration governance

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Press Release: Mayors deliver over 100 pledges to the 2023 UNHCR Global Refugee Forum through the Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees

Sophie van Haasen 12/12/23 Sophie van Haasen 12/12/23

Press Release: Mayors deliver over 100 pledges to the 2023 UNHCR Global Refugee Forum through the Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees

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Mayors Mechanism and Migration Children and Youth Platform Launch Guide on “Meaningful Engagement of Youth to Localise Global Migration and Forced Displacement Goals”

Sophie van Haasen 11/6/23 Sophie van Haasen 11/6/23

Mayors Mechanism and Migration Children and Youth Platform Launch Guide on “Meaningful Engagement of Youth to Localise Global Migration and Forced Displacement Goals”

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Upcoming Opportunities for Peer Learning: Local Responses to Address Discrimination and Foster Participation for Migrants and Refugees

Sophie van Haasen 11/6/23 Sophie van Haasen 11/6/23

Upcoming Opportunities for Peer Learning: Local Responses to Address Discrimination and Foster Participation for Migrants and Refugees

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Summer Updates

Sophie van Haasen 9/5/23 Sophie van Haasen 9/5/23

Summer Updates

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Agenda 2030: Readout from the 2023 High Level Political Forum

Sophie van Haasen 8/31/23 Sophie van Haasen 8/31/23

Agenda 2030: Readout from the 2023 High Level Political Forum

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Outcomes of Peer Learning Activities on Climate Migration and Displacement – June and July 2023

Sophie van Haasen 8/31/23 Sophie van Haasen 8/31/23

Outcomes of Peer Learning Activities on Climate Migration and Displacement – June and July 2023

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Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees - 2023 Edition

Sophie van Haasen 8/31/23 Sophie van Haasen 8/31/23

Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees - 2023 Edition

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On 23 March, the Call to Action Community of Learners comes together!

Sophie van Haasen 3/17/23 Sophie van Haasen 3/17/23

On 23 March, the Call to Action Community of Learners comes together!

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It Takes a Community – First Expert Dialogue on balancing narratives in South America

Sophie van Haasen 3/17/23 Sophie van Haasen 3/17/23

It Takes a Community – First Expert Dialogue on balancing narratives in South America

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Local government constituency sends statement to UNHCR, co-host and co-conveners of the 2023 Global Refugee Forum

Sophie van Haasen 3/17/23 Sophie van Haasen 3/17/23

Local government constituency sends statement to UNHCR, co-host and co-conveners of the 2023 Global Refugee Forum

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December Newsletter

Sophie van Haasen 12/23/22 Sophie van Haasen 12/23/22

December Newsletter

The Mayors Mechanism – co-steered by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the Mayors Migration Council (MMC), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – is pleased to share our final Newsletter for 2022.

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Our report on the 2022 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) is out!

Sophie van Haasen 12/20/22 Sophie van Haasen 12/20/22

Our report on the 2022 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) is out!

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