False information surrounding migration is gaining momentum across the world, with AI increasingly contributing to its spread. The growing trend is heightening public anxiety, encouraging hostility towards migrants and weakening confidence in how countries handle migration, the United Nations migration chief has cautioned.
Addressing the opening session of the International Dialogue on Migration in Geneva, Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), pointed to economic instability, armed conflicts, and climate-related disruptions as factors placing additional pressure on migration systems.
Pope stressed that rebuilding public confidence requires more than presenting accurate statistics. Authorities must acknowledge shortcomings, engage with communities, and respond to concerns, including criticism of existing policies.
She also expressed concern about misleading content circulating through digital platforms, particularly material produced using generative AI. Such narratives are contributing to social divisions, undermining constructive discussions, and making it increasingly difficult to reach common ground on migration policies.
The consequences extend beyond political debate. Declining public confidence can limit cooperation between governments while exposing people on migration routes to increased danger. These challenges are emerging alongside reductions in development assistance and mounting pressure on international partnerships.
The scale of global migration highlights the importance of addressing these concerns. Over 304 million people currently reside outside their countries of origin, among them approximately 168 million workers. Girls and women account for almost half of the international migrant population and frequently encounter discrimination, exploitation, and abuse.
Remittances also remain an important source of support for households worldwide. Funds transferred by migrants benefit approximately a billion people, helping families meet essential expenses, including education, medical care, and daily food needs.
Pope outlined three priorities for improving migration management. She urged governments sharing migration corridors to coordinate their policies, increase access to legal migration opportunities, improve border protection, as well as ensure that returns are conducted with dignity.
She also called for more investment in the communities experiencing recurring floods and declining agricultural production. Early intervention, she argued, can help people stay in their homes where conditions permit while providing safer options for those forced to relocate.
Her third priority centered on strengthening evidence-based policymaking. She said decisions should incorporate dependable information plus the experiences of affected communities, while ensuring that digital technologies protect personal data and do not reinforce existing prejudice.
The discussion comes ahead of several important international milestones. Following May’s International Migration Review Forum, governments and other stakeholders renewed their commitment to better-managed migration. A UN assessment of progress towards the relevant Sustainable Development Goal is scheduled for July 2027, ahead of the September summit examining the future beyond 2030.
The dialogue, which marks its 25th anniversary, brings together researchers, governments, businesses, and international institutions. Its conclusions will inform discussions at December’s IOM Council meeting, including a high-level session examining ways to rebuild political confidence in migration governance.
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