All Swiss International Cooperation instruments consider migration and forced displacement in their programs. Yet, the Migration and Forced Displacement Section serves as the thematic competency centre for whole SDC. It has a specialized mandate to enhance the safety, well-being and livelihood prospects of vulnerable and disadvantaged migrants, their families, with a view to minimising the individual and societal costs of migration, and fully unlocking the development impact of migration. The section strives to work with a full range of stakeholders in countries of origin and destination to shape policies conclusive to migrants’ protection and empowerment. Thereby the section is dedicated to a comprehensive and human rights-based as well as gender-equality approach.
Migrants have access to decent work and are protected along the entire migration cycle.
Migrants, including displaced persons and host communities, have access to inclusive basic services and socioeconomic inclusion opportunities, especially in urban contexts.
Migrants contribute to the sustainable development of their countries of origin through the transfer of remittances, investments, know-how, and social capital.