Intergovernmental Organizations
Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) are organizations whose membership is made up of countries. The best know example being the UN where countries appoint ambassadors to the UN.
- Intergovernmental Organizations SearchA specialized Google Search Engine that allows you to cross search many IGO's at once.
UN Organizations
- UNHCR -- The UN Refugee AgencyThe UN's High Commissioner for Refugees works to "to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home."
- United Nations -- Protecting Human RightsThe UN has a number of agencies dedicated to human rights who's work intersects with immigration and refugee issues. This page outlines and links to those agencies.
- International Organization for MigrationEstablished in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-"governmental partners." Part of the UN family of Agencies
European Union
- EU Agencies involved with migration issuesWithin the Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs there are a number of agencies that deal with migration, immigration, and refugee issues. This page outlines those agencies.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- OECD- MigrationThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, made up of the 33 largest world economies, publishes significant policy papers and data on migration issues.
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowHas additional study papers and data not available on the OECD website.
Organization of American States
Non-Governmental Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations are composed of individual members rather than country members. This is sometimes referred to as "civil society".
- Non-Governmental Organizations Search EngineA specialized Google search tool to cross search civil society organizations.
- Human Rights WatchDefends human rights around the globe including the right of migrants and refugees
- Amnesty InternationalAnother major human rights organization that advocates for migrants and refugees. Excellent country reports.