January 27–29, 2026
20th Anniversary Launch & Workshop
The anniversary year will officially commence with a grand launch and workshop at the University of Ghana.
This flagship event will feature:
- Keynote addresses
- Policy dialogues
- Panel discussions
- Exhibitions showcasing two decades of research, training, and policy impact by CMS-UG and its partners
April 22, 2026
Evening of Change: Rethinking Migration Engagement with the Youth
In collaboration with partners, CMS-UG will host an evening dialogue with university students, alumni, and current CMS students.
The session will focus on:
- Migration governance
- Human mobility and sustainable development
- Youth engagement in shaping migration discourse in Africa
April 22–24, 2026
International Conference: Rethinking Engagement Between Migration, Research, Policies and Practices
This two-day international conference will bring together:
- Researchers
- Policymakers
- Practitioners
The conference will explore innovative approaches to migration engagement as Africa responds to contemporary challenges and works towards a sustainable and inclusive future.
November 14, 2026
Health & Migration Sensitization Walk
A public sensitization walk from Ayi-Mensah Toll Booth to Aburi, aimed at raising awareness of the interlinkages between health and migration, community wellbeing, and mobility.
Anniversary Climax: Public Float, Fair, Exhibition & Migration Conference
In partnership with the African Union, the anniversary year will culminate in a vibrant week-long programme including:
- A public float
- Community fair with interactive activities
- Research and impact exhibition
- International Migration Conference on the Future of Mobility in Africa
Conference focus areas include:
- Humanitarian migration
- Climate mobility
- Digital transformation and migration
- Regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
