M.IOM

Third Season

Sustainable development goals and migration

The third season of the Model International Organization for Migration (MIOM) marked a significant evolution in both the goals and structure of the model. Dr. Adla Rajab, the unit coordinator, emphasized the importance of integrating migrants into global plans and strategies, especially the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This   season focused on identifying ways to include migrants in sustainable development plans and how countries can leverage the potential contributions of migrants to boost economic growth. Migrants bring diverse skills, experiences, and entrepreneurial spirit to their host countries.

Under the leadership of Manar Elsehmawey, the model's structure was enhanced from having just two departments (representing the International Organization for Migration committees and Egyptian ministries) to five main departments. This development allowed the model to comprehensively address migration issues within Egypt and the international community by simulating the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM). The third   season proudly became the first student activity worldwide to simulate the IDM, founded in 2001 as the principal forum for the IOM to discuss migration policies with member and observer states, as well as international and non-governmental organizations, regional organizations, migrants, media, academia, and the private sector.

The program also expanded its training activities to include preparatory sessions designed to enhance students' personal abilities, research skills, debate, presentation, and public speaking, ensuring they are continuously able to develop and become active members of the model. These sessions took place before the opening sessions of the model, which involved collaboration between the Migration Research Unit, the Ministry of Planning and Sustainable Development, and the Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs.

Goals of the Third Season of MIOM:

  1. Encourage students to innovate and develop creative solutions related to circular migration management and sustainable development.
  2. Understand the roles of the International Organization for Migration and other international organizations concerned with migration and sustainable development.
  3. Explore migration and asylum challenges in the context of conflicts and wars.
  4. Enhance students' technical and specialized skills in migration management and sustainable development.
  5. Provide diverse educational lectures discussing international migration and asylum concepts, migration management indicators, future challenges for migration, and the role of international organizations in mitigating the impacts of wars and conflicts on migrants. Additionally, explore the IOM's migration programs and policies, assistance and protection for civilians affected by wars, and rights of refugees and migrants in all aspects of life, such as work, health, and housing
  6. Develop a comprehensive vision for integrating migrants into achieving SDGs and identify the best practices of countries that have made progress in migration-related SDGs, strategic partnerships for development, and discuss migration and sustainable development dimensions, including economic, health, environmental, and social aspects.
  7. Learn about the international political and legal framework related to migration management and sustainable development, including relevant international laws and agreements, compliance with international agreements, and using research and data to make policy and administrative decisions.
  1. Organize skill workshops to develop students' skills, such as data analysis and research, negotiation skills, presentation skills, management and communication, cultural differences handling, leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making in unstable and complex situations.
  2. Provide diverse educational resources for students, such as articles, books, videos, and interactive materials to expand knowledge and raise awareness of migration, asylum, and sustainable development issues.
  3. Offer evaluation and monitoring mechanisms to measure students' understanding of the training program's content and achieve the educational and skill objectives of the third season.

Part 1

Organizational Structure of the Model:

A group of students representing Egyptian ministries and authorities concerned with migration and asylum in Egypt, such as:

  • Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Ministry of Planning and Economic Development
  • Ministry of Local Development
  • Ministry of Social Solidarity
  • Ministry of Education
  • Ministry of Higher Education
  • Ministry of Youth and Sports
  • Ministry of Manpower
  • Ministry of International Cooperation
  • Ministry of Health
  • Ministry of Justice
  • Ministry of Interior
  • National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal
  • Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency
  • Administrative Control Authority
  • National Council for Women
  • National Council for Childhood and Motherhood
  • National Media Authority
  • General Information Authority

This department will focus on simulating the Global Conference on the International Dialogue on Migration by selecting some students as representatives of international organizations, such as:

  • Director-General of the International Organization for Migration
  • President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council
  • President of the United Nations Group for Sustainable Development
  • United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth
  • Some permanent representatives of several countries at the United Nations

A group of students will simulate some Egyptian civil society organizations that play a crucial role in addressing migration issues and advocating for migrants' rights and well-being. They undertake initiatives and activities to support migrants, raise awareness, and provide services in addressing migration issues.

These teams provided the necessary support to students to produce the best version of the model:

  • Human Resources Team
  • Scientific Research and Documentation Team
  • Multimedia Team
  • Organization Team
  • This year introduced:
  • Humanitarian Integration Team (discussing issues of students and migrants with special abilities)
  • Youth Initiatives Team
  • Technical Skills Team

Part 1

Organizational Structure of the Model:

The preparatory and opening sessions effectively equipped students with essential research skills, cultures, public speaking, and debate, enhancing a comprehensive understanding of international migration. The diverse group of speakers, including government officials, academics, and experts, provided students with invaluable insights into the complexities of migration, improving their readiness for the simulation model.

Preparatory Sessions (January 30 - February 1, 2024)

Focus shifted to intercultural competence skills with a session led by Ms. Salma Okasha from the International Organization for Migration. Manar Al-Sahrawi, a fourth-year political science student and head of the simulation model, gave an overview of this year's model and highlighted key issues from previous   seasons.

Ms. Dalia Amin, Lecturer of Performance and Presentation Skills at the American University in Cairo, conducted a workshop on public speaking and presentation skills. Students also practiced their debate skills under Ms. Amin's supervision.

Opening Sessions (February 18-21, 2024)

Dr. Hesham El-Halaby, Advisor at the Military Academy for Graduate and Strategic Studies, discussed the implications of international crises and conflicts on migration and asylum. Assistant Lecturer Mona Said presented a case study on migrant rights in UAE labor laws.

Prof. Dr. Nourhan El-Sheikh addressed the impact of migration issues on international politics and migration indicators. Dr. Ahmed Hamdoun concluded with a session on establishing a just and supportive international community for migrants and development.

Participating Students

A total of 767 students from various faculties of Cairo University applied to participate in the third season of the MIOM.

Out of these, 180 students were accepted, including 122 female students and 58 male students. The model also witnessed the participation of many international students from Cairo University, representing different nationalities, such as Sudanese, Algerian, Iraqi, Palestinian, and Zambian students.

The model saw diverse participation from different faculties of Cairo University, as follows:

  • Faculty of Economics and Political Science: 166 students
  • Faculty of Medicine: 1 student
  • Faculty of Agriculture: 1 student
  • Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence: 1 student
  • Faculty of Mass Communication: 6 students
  • Faculty of Commerce: 4 students
  • Faculty of Law: 1 female student
The purpose of establishing a unit for migration studies to provide an opportunity to study the economic and social dimensions in cooperation with the various departments inside and outside the college to study the motives and effects of migration, whether legal or illegal, which opens the horizon for joint research.
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