Migration with Dignity!

The President reminded about the IV forum "Mekendeshter» that took place in August 2018. The forum contributed to the establishment of the Council on relations with compatriots living abroad under the President’s management, to strengthen interaction and ensure effective cooperation between government bodies and compatriots on issues of support, protection of the rights and interests of migrants abroad. He also mentioned the main regulation the Development Strategy of Kyrgyzstan which provides the formation of a verified state policy to support compatriots, diasporas abroad, the creation of conditions for their return to the homeland.

The President approved the Development Strategy in October 2018, where the migration mentioned in 16 steps for development.

To celebrate the International Migrants Day, IOM Kyrgyzstan has organized several activities in Hayat Regency hotel, where Extended Migration Profile, Research on Internal Migration presented and discussed with the representatives of NGO, state agencies and independent experts. During the event, researchers introduced the audience the recent migration trends, patterns, statistics and presented to the average internal migrant’s profile, and its' access to services.  In addition to this event, NGOs and civil society had a chance to learn about opportunities for cooperation with IOM in advocacy, capacity building, research and assistance for the vulnerable migrants through the fair for NGOs to enter to the IOM’s network and fair for vacancies. NGO partner “Arysh” who run the hotline “1899”, provided consultations and answered to questions on safe migration.  As many as 150 people participated in the event. Journalists and representatives of various media covered the event on local TV channels and media.