The GFMD and Civil Society
Civil society engagement in the GFMD has grown significantly over time. Although the GFMD is state-led, civil society plays a key role in the dialogue by providing the perspective of a broad range of civil society organizations from across the world.
GFMD Civil Society Engagement
Until the Quito Summit in 2020, civil society participated in the GFMD through Civil Society Days (CSD) preceding the Summit. In 2020, the UAE Chair opened the entire Summit to all stakeholders, transforming CSD into a Civil Society Preparatory Meeting (CSPM) to discuss the topics on the programme, agree on key messages and prepare civil society delegates attending the Summit.
GFMD Civil Society Mechanism and Coordinating Office
Since the Swiss Chairmanship in 2011, civil society's engagement in the GFMD has been self-organized. The Civil Society Coordinating Office, hosted by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), coordinates civil society activities and participation in the Forum. A Civil Society International Steering Committee (ISC), consisting of over 30 organizations and networks active in migration and development, guides these efforts. For more information, please visit the GFMD Civil Society website
To find out more about the outcomes of the past Civil Society Days meetings, please view the outcomes documents from each year below: