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GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD

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

Joined March 2012
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At the Opening of the 15th @GFMDprocess Summit, civil society, represented by Nidia Tarazona of CGT ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด, reminded us all that: 'We need to resist these narratives and policies of terror, cruelty, and dehumanisation of people on the move' ๐Ÿ“บ bit.ly/3KjFqdZ

Civil Society Opening Speech - 15th GFMD Summit (Riohacha, Colombia)

Civil Society opening speech during the 15th GFMD Summit, held in R...

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Flashback to the 1โƒฃ5โƒฃth @GFMDprocess Summit ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ 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 theyโ€™re owed.
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The 5โƒฃth 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' ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 25 Sept from 4pm CEST โœ bit.ly/4gE0840 Hope to see you there!
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โœŠ #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. โ„น๏ธ Read all about it: bit.ly/4pBnOKD
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๐Ÿ’กReading of the week: โ€˜The Building of Social Movements on Migration in Africaโ€™ Check out this article by Mamadou Goรฏta, a founding member of PANiDMR, exploring how the @GFMDprocess has impacted #migration & #development in Africa. ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธbit.ly/46IkIxn With @FESonline
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Letโ€™s turn ideas into action on Day 2 of the CS Thematic Dialogues @GFMDprocess โœŠ Day 2: Civil Societyโ€™s path to mobilising governments and allies ๐Ÿ”น9 AM GMT 2 ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/CS-4TD-28-AM ๐Ÿ”ธ5 PM GMT 2 ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/CS-4TD-PM-28 ๐ŸŒ ENG, ESP & FR interpretation
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Session A starts in a few minutes!
GFMD Civil Society Mechanism@GFMD_CSD
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Civil society, assemble! Join us for the 4th CS Thematic Dialogues on 27 & 28 May! 27 May: ๐Ÿ…ฐ๏ธ Session 1 (9:00 GMT 2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-AM ๐Ÿ…ฑ๏ธ Session 2 (17:00 GMT 2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-PM (1/2)
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๐Ÿ“ข Join us tomorrow for Day 1 of the CS Thematic Dialogues on the @GFMDprocess Day 1: What role should the GFMD play in todayโ€™s migration context? ๐Ÿ”น9 AM GMT 2 ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-AM ๐Ÿ”ธ5 PM GMT 2 ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-PM ๐ŸŒ Interpretation in ENG, ESP & FR
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Civil society, assemble! Join us for the 4th CS Thematic Dialogues on 27 & 28 May! 27 May: ๐Ÿ…ฐ๏ธ Session 1 (9:00 GMT 2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-AM ๐Ÿ…ฑ๏ธ Session 2 (17:00 GMT 2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-27-PM (1/2)
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28 May: ๐Ÿ…ฐ๏ธ Session 1 (9:00 GMT 2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-28-AM ๐Ÿ…ฑ๏ธ Session 2 (17:00 GMT 2): bit.ly/CS-4TD-PM-28 ๐ŸŒ 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.
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๐Ÿ“ Last week, at the @GFMDprocess Thematic Workshop on #diasporaengagement in Tunis ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ, Stella Opoku-Owusu from @AFFORD_UK highlighted the importance of engaging the 2nd & 3rd generation diaspora. Check out her key pointsโฌ‡๏ธ
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๐Ÿ”นThe 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.
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๐ŸŽฏ 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 1๏ธโƒฃ5๏ธโƒฃ GFMD process!
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Over the past two weeks, 500 civil society came together to lay the groundwork for the #GFMD15 Summit in Colombia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ๐Ÿ’ฌ A huge thank you to everyone who joined, asked questions, and shared their insights during the info sessions and 3rd Thematic Dialogues!
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Let's continue the conversation on day 2 of the 3rd and final CS thematic dialogues on the @GFMDprocess โฌ‡๏ธ April 8: Identifying avenues for collective action ๐Ÿ”น9 AM CET ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day2-AM ๐Ÿ”ธ5 PM CET ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day2-PM See you there!
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๐Ÿ“ข Join us Monday for Day 1 of the 3rd and last CS thematic dialogues on the @GFMDprocess April 7: Priorities from the groundโ€”building a global civil society agenda ๐Ÿ”น9 AM CET ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day1-AM ๐Ÿ”ธ5 PM CET ๐Ÿ”—bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day1-PM-B ๐ŸŒInterpretation in SPA, ENG & FR
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Join us for the final round of @GFMDprocess Civil Society Thematic Dialogues on April 7-8! ๐ŸŒ Details ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 1 โ€“ April 7: Priorities from the groundโ€”building a global civil society agenda ๐Ÿ”น 9 AM CEST ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day1-AM ๐Ÿ”ธ 5 PM CEST ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day1-PM-B (1/3)
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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Day 2 โ€“ April 8: Identifying avenues for collective action ๐Ÿ”น 9 AM CEST ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day2-AM ๐Ÿ”ธ 5 PM CEST ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3rd-CS-TD-Day2-PM ๐Ÿ—ฃ Interpretation in English, French & Spanish (2/3)
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๐Ÿšจ This final discussion will shape a collective civil society strategy ahead of the GFMD Summit in Colombia! ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด โœ… Strengthen advocacy & collaboration โœ… Build solidarity & renew alliances โœ… Ensure global & local priorities are reflected
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๐Ÿšจ GFMD Civil Society Online Briefing โ€“ 24 March! Stay informed on the @GFMDprocess, key updates & civil society delegation nominations! ๐ŸŒ 2 sessions: ๐Ÿ•˜ 9:00โ€“10:30 CET ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/Global-AM ๐Ÿ•” 17:00โ€“18:30 CET ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/Global-PM ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Interpretation in EN | ES | FR
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