THE MISSING STAKEHOLDERS: Youth voices in migration policy across SWANA
Youth leaders across South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA) are not only affected by migration, they are shaping its future. Through region-wide consultations with hundreds of young people experiencing forced migration, displacement, economic hardship, and systemic exclusion, six clear priorities emerged.
FROM DISPLACEMENT TO DIGNITY: Unlocking the potential of migrant youth from Latin America and the Caribbean
This Policy Brief, led by young people, is intended for policymakers, civil society actors, and international organizations working on migration governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. It presents six priority recommendations to advance a just, inclusive, and resilient migration system in the region, grounded in human rights and equity. These recommendations aim to respond to intersecting crises of conflict, economic instability, health disparities, and environmental change, while addressing the systemic inequalities that shape mobility across the region. They also align with the objectives outlined in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), adopted in 2018.
PATHWAYS TO PROGRESS: Youth Insights on the GCM from Across Europe & North America
The Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) and partners highlight the value of youth insights on migration but note their underrepresentation in high-level talks. Ahead of the 2024-2025 Global Compact for Migration (GCM) Regional Reviews and the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), MYCP held youth consultations in Europe and North America to amplify young voices on migration issues. These consultations identified ongoing migrant challenges and offered practical solutions based on real experiences. This youth-led policy brief shares key recommendations to strengthen the GCM by prioritizing youth perspectives in these regions.
MOBILISING YOUTH FOR IMPACT: Priorities and Perspectives on Migration and the GCM across Asia and the Pacific
Youth in Asia and the Pacific face complex migration challenges, including climate change, limited job opportunities, unequal healthcare, and protection risks. Despite this, they lead efforts for inclusive, resilient, rights-based migration systems. This brief, based on youth consultations, highlights trends, barriers, and opportunities, offering recommendations. It calls on governments, civil society, the private sector, UN agencies, and others to partner with youth to shape migration policies that reflect their needs and aspirations.
YOUTH ON THE FRONTLINES OF MIGRATION GOVERNANCE: Insights from Africa
The Africa regional youth consultations, convened by the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) in the context of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM), brought together youth from across the continent to co-create forward-looking, actionable migration priorities. These consultations centered on the realities facing young Africans, and the following six youth-driven recommendations are the outcome of this participatory process.