Both JP & CZ face rapid population ageing. Japan responds with digitalisation, AI and skilled migration: pre-trained, protected workers from the Asia region.
We in @iom.int call it Skills Mobility Partnership.

CZ should talk about this too.
📸: HN + Deník N
#Migration #Skills #RegularPathways

IOM Czechia & the Czech State Labour Inspection Office have signed an MoU to protect migrant workers in CZ. Intercultural mediation, training, fair work & outreach are key. A step toward safer, more inclusive labour markets. #LabourRights #Migration #Czechia

Proud to have been part of RefuFEST 2025 with IOM Czechia — a joyful celebration of culture, diversity & solidarity. Big thanks to InBáze and everyone who came, performed, shared and connected — even in the rain! 🌍💛 #RefuFEST #IOMCzechia #Diversity

Honoured to receive Mongolia’s Medal of Friendship, presented by President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh. A recognition of the partnership between Mongolia, IOM, and the Czech Republic — and encouragement to strengthen dialogue and cooperation across borders. 🌍🤝

IOM Czechia and SUZ signed an MoU launching Bridges to Integration, supporting Ukrainian refugees in finding qualified jobs and greater self-sufficiency. CPIC's MRCs centers will play a key role. Funded by the EU and Czech Ministry of the Interior. #integration #migration

🤝 We met with H.E. Amb. Solangel Ortiz Mejía & Caritas Plzeň to address the urgent situation of Colombian migrant workers in Plzeň facing financial hardship & housing insecurity. IOM Czechia fosters cooperation to ensure effective support. Protecting vulnerable migrants is our priority! #Migration

On #InternationalWomensDay, we stand with displaced women & girls. Their voices, leadership & rights must be central to all solutions. #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenandGirls

🤝 Meeting with the ambassador of South Korea H.E. Mr. Hong, on cooperation between Korea, IOM & Czechia to support refugees:
✔️ Access to mental health & PTSD care
✔️ Socioeconomic integration & structural initiatives
✔️ Humanitarian cooperation & sustainable solutions
#Diplomacy #IOM #RefugeeSupport

🚨 Key steps for sustainable integration of Ukrainians in CZ were officially presented as part of the 2025 Refugee Response Plan. UN agencies & partners seek $41.1M from donors to support housing, social inclusion & more. A joint effort of 🇨🇿 gov't & NGOs. More info 🔗: lnkd.in/dw5cE9gE #RefugeeSupport

Productive meeting with Mr. Abhijit Chakraborty, Deputy Ambassador of India in Czechia.

Explored promising avenues for skills mobility partnership and private sector collaboration in regular migration trends.

#RegularMigration #IOM #SkillsMobility

The Europe and Central Asia faces demographic challenges:
🔹Low total fertility rates, and migration shifts.
🔹 The net fertility rate in the Czechia decreased from 0.83 to 0.70.
🔹By 2100, the population may shrink by 10%.

🔎More information from the new briefing: tinyurl.com/2h3r3ba6

#EveryStep that States take to advance and improve regular pathways for migration ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Together, we can work to reduce risks of violence, exploitation, and abuse and ensure migrants' access to their rights and services!

War and Peace performed by the amazing harpist Alexander Boldachev. CD just for listening.

Space Odity as a bonus...
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Last week we organised the first ~Voices of Migration~.

Migration deserves attention and an open debate from which young people are often excluded. That's why we are opening up a space to discuss the future of migration with people aged 15-25.

💙 We would like to thank all the participants!

Reducing prejudice and discrimination by developing intergroup contact and frequent positive experiences with people from different groups.

Respect and regard for the research of Prof. Graf of the Institute of Psychology

Practical suggestions in IOM publication "Power of Contact". bit.ly/4fFPQPU