| ✨Call for in-person and online IFMSA delegation to the International Migration Review Forum✨ |
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| Summary: Background: Call for in-person and online IFMSA delegation to the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) Important information:
When: 5th - 8th of May 2026 Where: New York, United States of America More information about the meeting: here FAQs: here
How to apply: Fill out the Application Form: link If needed, check "How to write Application Manual": here Upload the signed and stamped Candidature Form (link) within the Application Form
Deadline: 26th of February, 13:00 GMT (for in-person participation) 10th of March, 23:59 GMT (for online participation)
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| Dear IFMSA Family, We hope this email finds you well! It is with great pleasure that we open the call for the International Meetings Representation Fund (IMRF) Delegation of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations to the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF). The International Migration Review Forum is the primary global platform under the United Nations to review progress on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. It brings together governments, UN entities, civil society, youth, and other stakeholders to advance rights-based, evidence-informed, and people-centred migration policies.
The Forum is held once every four years, making it a particularly important moment to influence global migration governance, accountability, and policy direction. Through this IMRF delegation, IFMSA aims to ensure that the perspectives of medical students and youth advocates are meaningfully represented in global discussions at the intersection of migration, health, equity, and human rights |
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| International Migration Review Forum |
| Click here to find more information about the event, including details on the conference themes and topics. |
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| IFMSA Delegation IFMSA’s participation in the event aims to: Attend and engage in the capacity building program and delegation activities before the event; Support the LRP and in-person attending Official in logistical preparations (e.g., accommodation, social activities); Create advocacy plans, policy briefs, and other publications to be shared during and after the meeting; Attend sessions and actively engage where IFMSA is involved; Represent the voice of 1.5 million medical students worldwide in key global health discussions; Network with external partners relevant to IFMSA’s work; Ensure IFMSA’s visibility on social media throughout the event; Participate in reflection sessions, attend relevant events, and contribute to the internal and external follow-up.
IFMSA delegates are expected to: Be available for the full duration of the event; Contribute to agreed-upon tasks before, during, and after the meeting; Collaborate effectively with the team and uphold the delegation's goals; Show full commitment to responsibilities, deadlines, and team coordination.
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| Delegation Modalities & Application Timeline To promote inclusive and meaningful participation in global advocacy spaces, IFMSA is opening this IMRF delegation in both in-person and online modalities. This approach builds on the experience of the successful hybrid delegation implemented during the WHO EB Meeting, which enabled broader engagement while maintaining strong advocacy impact. Applicants may apply to one or both of the following modalities: In-Person IMRF DelegationSelected delegates will represent IFMSA on-site in New York and engage directly in advocacy, networking, and visibility activities during the Forum. Please note that the in-person IMRF delegation call is a short call, open until 26th of January, 13:00 GMT
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Due to the current circumstances, it was not possible to open the in-person call for the standard duration; however, we still wanted to ensure that IFMSA members are given the opportunity to apply for on-site participation. Online IMRF DelegationSelected delegates will support IFMSA’s participation remotely through online advocacy, policy work, communications, session monitoring, and structured follow-up activities.
The online modality is intended to increase accessibility and inclusivity, allowing members who may not be able to attend in person to meaningfully engage in this important global policy space. Furtermore, online call is open with the standard timeline, by 10th of March, 23:59 GMT In case you experience any issues related to the Candidature Form (CF), including signatures, stamps, or proof of attendance, please do not hesitate to reach out so we can support you within the application timeline. |
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| Selection Criteria All applications will be assessed based on the following: Only IFMSA members from active NMOs are eligible to apply; Applicants must be current students or have held student status within six months prior to the event; Demonstrated understanding of IFMSA’s policy work and external affairs efforts; Relevant experience in global health, public health, migration, refugee health, human rights, or health advocacy (within or outside IFMSA); Defined contribution to the delegation and follow-up - refer to the delegation’s objectives above and reflect on your potential role; Regional, gender, and experience diversity will also be taken into consideration.
The group will be supported and coordinated by the LRP 25/26 and another IFMSA Official serving as Co-Head of Delegation on the ground. |
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| How Can You Apply? Fill in the Application Form - (link) – This includes the Candidature Form (link), which must be signed and stamped by your NMO President for your application to be valid. For more logistical information, check the FAQ Document here If you are the NMO President, please ensure the form is signed by another official NMO representative. Please note: The official name of the meeting to be used in the CF is International Migration Review Forum. This exact name must be used in the Call for Delegation form and CF; applications that do not use the correct name will be considered invalid. To support your application writing process, check "How to write Application Manual": here Submit your complete application by: 26th of February, 13:00 GMT (for in-person participation) 10th of March, 23:59 GMT (for online participation)
Incomplete or late applications, as well as those not submitted under the "General Member" category, will not be considered. Applications under the "Team of Officials" category are restricted to the current IFMSA TO for the term 2025/2026, but no specific quota is reserved.
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| If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at l...@ifmsa.org and v...@ifmsa.org or via WhatsApp and Telegram. Looking forward to receiving your applications! Until then, sending you warm External Affairs Green hugs, |
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| Kana Halić Kordić, Vice-President for External Affairs Tel: +385 99 69 36 086 | v...@ifmsa.org International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations IFMSA International Secretariat Meibergdreef 15, J0-208 1105 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands Go green! Please consider the environment before printing this email. Disclaimer: The content of this email is confidential and intended for the recipient(s) only. It is strictly forbidden to share any part of this message with any third party, on any platform, without the written consent of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA). If you received this message by mistake, please notify the sender of the mistake, followed by its immediate deletion.
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