GFMD Civil Society Mechanism

The official Twitter account of the GFMD Civil Society Mechanism, furthering the discussion on migration and development across the globe.

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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'

📺 https://t.co/5EBQEUhwGM

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

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.

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

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!

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

✊ #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: https://t.co/bWbHSfWbLA

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

💡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

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

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

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

Session A starts in a few minutes!

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

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

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[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

📢 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.

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

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

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[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

🎯 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!

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

📍 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⬇️

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

🔹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.

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

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!

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

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!

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

📢 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

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

🚨 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

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

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

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[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

🗓️ 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

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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