ICERAS

This volume is the result of a highly collaborative venture involving a multitude of partners and contributors under
the direction of the editors. The World Migration Report 2020 project commenced in May 2018 and culminated in the
launch of the report in November 2019 by the Director General at the 110th session of IOM Council.
The findings, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the
views of IOM or its Member States.
The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout the report do not imply the expression of
any opinion whatsoever on the part of IOM concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of
its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries.
All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the data referred to in this report, including
through data verification. We regret, however, any data errors that may remain. Unless otherwise stated, this report
does not refer to data or events after June 2019.
The stories behind the photographs can be found on page v.
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