NEWS AND RESOURCES
Read all the Mayors Migration Council’s press releases, statements, and media features, as well as our latest research, publications, and knowledge products.
Celebrating Ron Nirenberg’s Impact with the Mayors Migration Council
While serving his community, Mayor Nirenberg has served as an example for other local leaders who want to create impactful migration solutions.
Blog
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Joins Mayors Migration Council Leadership Board
Denver, United States—On World Refugee Day, the Mayors Migration Council (MMC) proudly announces the addition of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to its Leadership Board—the governing body providing strategic direction to the organization committed to accelerating ambitious global action on migration…
Press Release
Connecting US: A Practical Guide to City-to-City Immigrant Resettlement Networks
The Connecting US guide, designed in New York City with the support of the Mayors Migration Council and the International Rescue Committee, provides a practical roadmap for local governments and their partners to establish collaborative approaches to receive and resettle…
Report
On World Refugee Day, City Networks and the UN Launch New Coalition to Elevate Local Leadership
On this World Refugee Day, we are proud to launch the Local Coalition for Migrants and Refugees. This new global partnership brings together global city networks and UN agencies to support and elevate the role of local governments in migration…
Press Release
Pushing Boundaries: The Role of City Governments in an Era of Urban Migration
This paper first appeared on the Perry World House website. MMC engages in content partnerships with several organizations, and cross-posting does not indicate an endorsement or agreement. “I took the border to them.” From 2022 to 2024, over 210,000 asylum seekers…
The Mayors Migration Council Stands with U.S. Cities Under Pressure
The Mayors Migration Council Leadership Board issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s use of the military in U.S. cities and against their immigrant communities
Statement
City Leaders from Latin America and U.S. Met in Bogotá to Shape a City-Led Agenda on Migration
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Galán hosts city leaders from Cali, Ciudad Juárez, Denver, Manta, Mexico City, Quito, and Santiago to advance local solutions across the region
Press Release
City Leadership amidst International Uncertainty: The Case of Amman
No Longer Business As Usual In January 2025, the United States government announced a freeze on all foreign assistance. What began as a 90-day pause on aid ended up fundamentally altering the international funding landscape. More than 80 percent of…
Blog
Brokering Solutions: How Local and Regional Governments Shape Regular Migration Pathways
This paper was drafted by the Secretariat of the GFMD Mayors Mechanism, co-steered by UnitedCities and Local Governments, the Mayors Migration Council, and the International Organization forMigration (IOM). It also received critical inputs from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and…
Report
Mayors Migration Council 2024 Impact Report
In 2024, we engaged mayors from over 80 cities, expanding our global network to 275 cities. Our coalition strengthened cities’ access to high-level diplomatic spaces, securing a seat at the Global Forum on Migration and Development and shaping key multilateral…
