Global Migration Film Festival West and Central Africa

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The Global Migration Film Festival (GMFF) West and Central Africa is an annual event organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that showcases films and documentaries exploring the complexities of migration. It aims to foster discussion, empathy, and understanding of migration-related issues, often featuring films by both established and emerging filmmakers from the region, including those with personal migration experiences [rodakar.iom.int](https://rodakar.iom.int/global-migration-film-festival-2021), [aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/11/26/the-west-african-returnees-using-film-to-flip-script-on-migration). The festival uses film as an educational tool to influence perceptions and promote positive attitudes towards migrants, creating safe spaces for debate and interaction across up to 14 countries in West and Central Africa [rodakar.iom.int](https://rodakar.iom.int/global-migration-film-festival-2021), [iom.int](https://www.iom.int/global-migration-film-festival).

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