International Organization for Migration (IOM) releases World Migration Report 2024 | Current Affairs | Vision IAS
MENU
Home

Periodically curated articles and updates on national and international developments relevant for UPSC Civil Services Examination.

Quick Links

High-quality MCQs and Mains Answer Writing to sharpen skills and reinforce learning every day.

Watch explainer and thematic concept-building videos under initiatives like Deep Dive, Master Classes, etc., on important UPSC topics.

ESC

Key Findings at Global level

  • Factors driving global displacement: Conflict and climate change remain the most significant. 
  • Total international migrants:  about 281 million worldwide, of which 117 million are displaced, marking the highest level recorded.

India related findings

  • In India, strong influence of climate impacts on internal migration from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
  • India hosts the world's largest number of international migrants (18 million), residing notably in UAE, USA, and Saudi Arabia.
  • In 2022, India remains the top remittance recipient country, receiving more than USD 111 bn, the first country to reach and even surpass the USD 100 bn mark.

Issues faced by Migrants

  • Reduced migration pathways for individuals from less developed countries is driving more people to resort to irregular migration pathways.
  • Migrants are subjected to racism, xenophobia, criminalization, gender based violence and other human rights violations.

About IOM

  • Genesis: Established in 1951, part of the UN System.
  • HQ: Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Members: 175 member states.
  • Objectives: Driving solutions to displacement and Facilitating pathways for regular migration.
  • Initiatives: Global Compact For Migration
Watch Video News Today

Explore Related Content

Discover more articles, videos, and terms related to this topic

RELATED VIDEOS

1
Transformation of Family Structures in India

Transformation of Family Structures in India

YouTube HD
Title is required. Maximum 500 characters.

Search Notes

Filter Notes

Loading your notes...
Searching your notes...
Loading more notes...
You've reached the end of your notes

No notes yet

Create your first note to get started.

No notes found

Try adjusting your search criteria or clear the search.

Saving...
Saved

Please select a subject.

Referenced Articles

linked

No references added yet

Subscribe for Premium Features