We have members all over the world
IDC membership is open to civil society organisations, grassroots groups, practitioners, academics, people with lived experience and individuals working to reduce and ultimately end immigration detention.
All IDC members are directly involved in work against immigration detention or broader migration work — including through advocacy, research, collaboration or policy change.
Interested in applying for IDC membership? Please review the eligibility criteria below and submit your application using the link. Applications are reviewed each quarter.
Benefits for IDC members
When you become an IDC member, you join a global network dedicated to ending immigration detention and advancing rights-based migration governance.
As an IDC member, you have access to:
- A recognised commitment – Display your IDC membership badge to showcase your dedication to rights-based migration reform.
- Exclusive insights – Receive a member-only newsletter with tailored updates, and resources.
- Specialist training – Access a 10% discount on IDC’s bespoke training to strengthen your expertise and impact.
- A community of peers – Join a community of peers working towards solutions that create lasting change.
Members, please watch this space for more benefits in future!
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Eligibility Criteria
IDC membership is exclusive to non-governmental participants. This includes civil society but excludes government or intergovernmental entities, UN human rights bodies, political parties and media organisations.
Membership is open to civil society organisations, grassroots groups, practitioners, academics and individuals working to reduce and ultimately end immigration detention.
By applying for IDC membership, you confirm that you are directly involved in immigration detention or broader migration work — including through advocacy, research, campaigning, collaboration or policy change.