This conference, organized by the GMC with the support of the Swiss National Science Foundation and the City of Geneva, gathered independent international experts in the field of migration governance and international law. The aim of the conference was to assess the Global Compact and provide further guidance for its implementation as a reference instrument in the field of migration governance.

The UN General Assembly and its Member States have reaffirmed in May 2022 the centrality of the Global Compact to foster international cooperation. This momentum has highlighted the crucial need for an independent expertise with the view of providing a sound and coherent guidance on the implementation of the Compact in due accordance with international law and migrant’s rights. Building upon this important motive, the conference provides a comprehensive analysis of the Global Compact for Migration to critically assess its development, progress and challenges.

The result of this conference will be published under the supervision of Prof. Vincent Chetail by Oxford University Press in its leading book series, the Oxford Commentaries on International Law.