Riohacha, Colombia – September 2, 2025 – The Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN) is honored to announce its active participation in the 15th Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit, taking place in Riohacha, Colombia. The summit, guided by the theme “Regular Migration, Labour Mobility, and Human Rights: Pillars of Development and Well-Being of Societies,” will gather global leaders, civil society representatives, and international organizations to advance dialogue and cooperation on migration and development.

On September 3, 2025, Fr. Quynh Hoang, c.s, representing SIMN, will speak on the panel on “Returnees’ Rights and Sustainable Reintegration.” The discussion will focus on encouraging stakeholders to design and implement coherent initiatives that bridge migration governance with development cooperation.

The panel will explore ways to promote a shared understanding of the needs of countries of origin, while strengthening the capacity to implement sustainable reintegration programs. It will highlight the importance of protecting the dignity and agency of returnees, as well as the role of reintegration in fostering the development of both communities and countries of origin.

As part of the dialogue, participants will share promising practices and lessons from existing integrated reintegration programs that engage local authorities, civil society, and the private sector. The panel also aims to identify new opportunities for cooperation through joint programming, funding mechanisms, and capacity-building initiatives.

Through its participation in the GFMD, SIMN reaffirms its mission to advocate for the rights of migrants and refugees, while working with governments, international partners, and civil society to build just, inclusive, and sustainable migration policies worldwide.