ICMC coordinates hundreds of civil society organizations that share similar goals, helping them establish priorities, and create joint action plans. Thanks to its presence on the international stage, ICMC helps provide local NGOs with a platform to reach governments and see their voices amplified.
The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) ICMC Church Networking
When World War II ended, millions of people forced by the conflict to flee their homes were stranded and in need of assistance in Europe and other parts of the world. Among those responding to the needs of displaced persons and refugees, there were numerous Catholic-inspired organizations.
To assist these efforts, Pope Pius XII and Msgr. Giovanni Battista Montini (who would later become Pope Paul VI), together with James Norris, an American layman, established the International Catholic Migration Commission, ICMC. The mission of the new organization was “to unite and organize existing Catholic associations and committees, and to promote, reinforce and coordinate their projects and activities on behalf of migrants and refugees.” ICMC has stayed faithful to this mission throughout its history.
STARTING DATE 14 June 2021
The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is an international Catholic Church-inspired, non-governmental organization, with a mission to protect and serve uprooted people, including refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced people, victims of human trafficking, and migrants regardless of faith, race, ethnicity or nationality. In collaboration with governmental and non-governmental partners, and through a worldwide network of members, ICMC implements and advocates for right-based policies and sustainable solutions to address global migration challenges. ICMC’s operations are aimed to respond to the needs of vulnerable individuals and communities, and focus on protection, humanitarian assistance, resettlement, migration and development.
The Communications Director will report to the organization’s Secretary General and will be responsible for the overall design of the Commission’s communications strategy and oversee its implementatio