Geneva: The United Nations Network on Migration launches today the Migration Network Hub. It is the first knowledge platform and connection hub that supports UN Member States in the implementation, follow-up and review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

The UN Network on Migration online platform to share “knowledge, expertise, good practices and initiatives” on migration-related issues, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. The platform, named Migration Network Hub, aims to be a community tool for use by the UN member states, the IOM said in a statement on Thursday.

“The launch of the hub is a milestone as it allows us to work better together, learn from each other’s experiences and exchange ideas on how to foster the implementation of the Compact at all levels,” said Antonio Vitorino, coordinator of the UN Network on Migration.

The tool was designed to encourage online discussions, and resource and publication-sharing and its users can attend webinars, the IOM said, adding that later this year, “governments will have access to migration-related services and support”, Xinhua news agency reported.

The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration is an inter-governmental agreement prepared under the auspices of the UN.

The hub is expected to disseminate peer-reviewed information from different sources, such as reports by international organizations, academic articles and government statistics.

Italy marks first day of remembrance for Covid-19 victims

World Sleep Day 2021: Theme and Significance

UN urges speedy government formation in Lebanon