Global Forum on Migration and Development
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Date Shared: 
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 09:05
Title: 

"I am a migrant" IOM campaign

Countries and areas: 
Global
Partner(s): 
IOM
Thematic Area: 
Diasporas
Tags: 
Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion, Connectivity and Migration, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement, Discrimination and Xenophobia
Summary: 

The IOM's 'I am a migrant' campaign is a platform to promote diversity and inclusion of migrants in society. It’s specifically designed to support volunteer groups, local authorities, companies, associations, groups, indeed, anyone of goodwill who is concerned about the hostile public discourse against migrants.

The campaign uses the testimonials of migrants to connect people with the human stories of migration, and the anecdotes and memories shared on the platform help us understand what words such as “integration”, “multiculturalism” and “diversity” truly mean. It seeks to promote positive perceptions of migrants, however also does not shy away from presenting life as it is experienced.

“I am a migrant” is part of the UN TOGETHER initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone who has left home in search of a better life.

GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 2.1 "Shaping the Public Narrative on Migration and Migrants"

Link: 

For more information: 

  • https://iamamigrant.org/about

Source (retrieved on 07/05/2025 - 08:17): https://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/11457