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Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration

Pursuing more effective, durable and dignified approaches to forced migration in the Indo-Pacific

The Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration (ADFM) builds collaborative solutions to forced migration in the Indo-Pacific.

It unites government and non-government decision makers from nine countries, along with representatives from UNHCR, International Organization for Migration, and non-government agencies.

The Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration is a forum to discuss policy and operational options for states and parties grappling with complex forced migration issues in the Indo-Pacific region.

Led by a regional Secretariat and convened by the Centre for Policy Development in partnership with policy institutes in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, the Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration is recognised as a leading expert group, trusted by the Bali Process and ASEAN for independent and credible advice.

The ADFM has played a critical role in promoting more effective, humane responses to regional migration crises and creating safer pathways for those fleeing violence and persecution through its discussions and policy development, working in conjunction with those with lived experience of displacement.

Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration experts

Dewi Fortuna Anwar

Board member

Vivienne Chew

Research Committee Member

David Wilden

Fellow

Lilianne Fan

Fellow

Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration recent work

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Roundtables & Forums

Thirteenth Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration meeting

20 May 2024

The Thirteenth Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration meeting (ADFM) was delighted to convene its thirteenth meeting in Kuala Lumpur on 7-8 May 2024. Participants discussed the the secretariat's new report

Reports & Papers

From Crisis to Collaboration: Reflections on ASEAN’s protection mechanisms for forced migration

29 April 2024

From Crisis to Collaboration: Reflections on ASEAN's protection mechanisms for forced migration is a paper from CPD's Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration that looks at how existing ASEAN frameworks and

Roundtables & Forums

Twelfth Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration meeting

31 May 2023

The Twelfth Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration meeting (ADFM) was delighted to convene its twelfth meeting in Jakarta on 16-17 May: the first to be held in person in more

Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration in the media

Political will key to tackle forced migration – Andrew Hudson and Dewi Fortuna Anwar

In 2023, one in eight Rohingya refugees who undertook the perilous journey across the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal was reported to have died or gone missing. This makes it possibly the most dangerous refugee journey in the world.

The Star
2 June 2024

ASEAN needs political will to address forced migration – Andrew Hudson and Dewi Fortuna Anwar

ASEAN is often seen as hesitant to tackle sensitive issues like refugees and forced migration, particularly given Myanmar’s membership in the 10-country bloc.

The Jakarta Post
25 May 2024

Myanmar’s civil war rages on despite ‘whack-a-mole’ sanctions, scant aid. What more can be done?

The growing weakness of Myanmar’s military junta has created opportunities for international actors to bring about lasting stability, according to a new report, despite global responses to the civil war being ineffective so far.

South China Morning Post
14 May 2024

Forced Migration in ASEAN: What can we do about it?

There are currently hundreds of thousands, maybe millions of refugees in Southeast Asia. Yet, we and many countries in the region do not have a comprehensive refugee rights and protections framework.

BFM 89.9 Malaysia
9 May 2024

MEDIA RELEASE: ADFM Secretariat welcomes decision to trigger the Bali Process Consultation Mechanism

The Secretariat of the Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration (ADFM) welcomes the leadership and cooperation shown by the Bali Process Co-Chairs in their decision at the 8th Bali Process Ministerial Meeting in Adelaide to trigger the Bali Process Consultation Mechanism.

Bangladesh calls for Australia to increase intake of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

CEO of the Centre for Policy Development Andrew Hudson, who heads an advisory panel to the Bali Process, told the ABC that Bali Process nations had to take rapid action to tackle the crisis.

ABC
10 February 2023

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