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Global Dialogue

The Status of Migration in 2025: Transatlantic Perspectives

November 7, 2025, 9:30-11:00 a.m. EST
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We are looking forward to seeing you at the breakfast event hosted by the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York City, where we'll start the day with a thoughtful discussion on current developments in labor mobility and migration, including suggestions for improving global policies. 

Representatives from these organizations will help guide the discussion:

  • Ambassador Niculin Jaeger, Consul General
  • Dr. Michael Doyle, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
  • Joséphine Goube, Founder & CEO, Sistech
  • Melchior Lengsfeld, Executive Director, Helvetas 

Learn more about each organization's work

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs 

Developed by over forty experts, the Model International Mobility Convention (MIMC) provides a comprehensive framework for governing different forms of human mobility — from visitors and workers to refugees. Built on the principle that rights expand with mobility needs, it envisions a system where everyone can realize their rights somewhere. Hosted by the Carnegie Council for Ethics and International Affairs, MIMC aims to build on its cumulative architecture by exploring new frontiers of mobility governance and guiding policy in national and regional contexts.

Sistech

Sistech is a European nonprofit that empowers refugee women through access to tech and digital jobs. Sistech provides mentoring sessions, certified training and networking activities to more than 200 displaced and uprooted women each year — at no cost to participants. Through weekly online sessions with professionals, the mentees enrich their practical knowledge, understand the local job market better and design the next step in their career. More importantly, they join a community of displaced women and tech volunteers committed to accelerating their economic inclusion. 

Helvetas

For 70 years, Helvetas has been contributing to efforts to promote equality and equity, advance human rights and enhance justice across the globe. We develop and support initiatives that aim to maximize the benefits and reduce the risks faced by migrants and host societies in more than 35 partner countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East/North Africa region.

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Understanding Labor Migration Dynamics

What motivates workers to migrate abroad, return and leave again? What support do they need to make informed decisions? Two projects in Nepal tackle these questions.
© Helvetas / KM Asad

Systemic Change on Labor Migration

The Bangladeshi government has frameworks to regulate labor migration. Yet the recruitment system remains informal and flaws still exist that affect migrant workers.
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Push and Pull Factors of Labor Migration

Sustained high levels of labor emigration, particularly among young talent, present a significant development challenge for the Western Balkans region.
© Helvetas / Simon Opladen

Private Sector Development

Helvetas creates partnerships and promotes policies that build sustainable business environments and foster inclusive economies.

Migration

Helvetas neither encourages nor discourages people from migration. We recognize migration as a viable livelihood strategy.