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The Office National de la Migration (ONM) sign marks the entrance to the Centre de Ressources Frontalières (CRF) in Belladère. Managed by ONM with support from IOM, the center plays a critical role in assisting deported migrants upon arrival, providing a safe space for initial support.

With thousands of individuals displaced in Port-au-Prince, the need for immediate relief is urgent. Supported by USAID, CERF, and ECHO, IOM’s distributions provide life-saving aid that helps families navigate the uncertainty of displacement.

Collaborative responses toward Mpox prevention in displaced communities in North Kivu, DRC

The Port-au-Prince displacement site sits against the picturesque mountains of Haiti, underscoring the stark contrast between the natural beauty of the region and the human suffering caused by violence and displacement. For the families living here, IOM’s support through shelter and emergency assistance is critical to their survival.

The Council is the highest authority of the IOM. It meets in regular session once a year and in special sessions at the request of: one third of its members, the Director General or the Chairman of the Council in urgent circumstances. The main functions of the Council, as set out in the provisions of the IOM Constitution, are to: determine, examine and review the policies, programmes and activities of the Organization; review the reports, approve and direct the activities of any subsidiary body; review the reports, approve and direct the activities of the Director General; review and approve the programme, the Budget, the expenditure and the accounts of the Organization; and to take any other appropriate action to further the purposes of…

The Knowledge Fair and Impact Awards @ IOM will further enhance these efforts by serving as a platform to exchange, celebrate and amplify the best and most impactful initiatives and collaborations between IOM, Member States, communities and partners. This initiative directly aligns with and advances the objectives of the IOM Strategic Plan 2024-2028 and the global agenda enshrined in the UN 2.0 vision, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. This year’s Impact Awards Ceremony will be held alongside the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) in Geneva in November 2024. IDM is IOM’s main forum for migration policy dialogue. It brings together governments, international organizations,…

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP29, was the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024. The conference concluded with an agreement on plans for finance to mitigate the effects of climate change and help developing nations transition to more sustainable energy sources. Rules and a UN registry were agreed to facilitate and record international trading of carbon credits.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with NORCAP and with support from Innovation Norway, have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to establish a sustainable market for clean energy in displacement settings in Mozambique. This transformative project seeks to address the barriers hindering access to essential energy services for displaced populations while also tackling obstacles faced by private actors in entering this overlooked market. In areas where people have been forced to leave their homes, the lack of access to electricity and to alternative to traditional cooking fuel, significantly affects the lives of internally displaced persons (IDPs), leading to increased hardship and risks of gender-based violence.…

Building support in displaced communities means fostering mental health, trust, dialogue, collaboration, and empowerment. Through creative activities like clay-making, participants find strength in shared moments! IOM is helping to build these connections with mental health services supporting communities affected by displacement.

IOM Nigeria, in collaboration with the Kano State Ministry of Youth and Sports, organized a two-day event featuring a parasoccer match on July 29th and a friendly football match on July 30th to commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (WDTiP). The event took place in Kano State, a key location in Northern Nigeria where trafficking in persons is a significant issue. The activities were designed to promote inclusivity, boost confidence among people with disabilities, and raise awareness about human trafficking. The event also aimed to sensitize young footballers who are exposed to or at risk of falling victim to trafficking.

Macambira Association Fostering Social Cohesion and Promoting Peace

The Government of Mozambique, through GREPOC, has tasked IOM with implementing the Resilient House Construction and Roof Reinforcement project, aimed at assisting 6,682 vulnerable families in Beira, Sofala province. In partnership with UN-Habitat and the Beira Municipality, this initiative helps communities affected by Cyclone Idai rebuild their homes using stronger, more durable materials. Local artisans are trained in resilient construction techniques, ensuring homes are better prepared for future climate shocks. The project emphasizes community involvement by providing essential materials and technical support, while also building local capacity for long-term recovery. By reinforcing homes and empowering artisans, the initiative fosters…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Mozambique has implemented the Clube da Paz (Peace Club) initiative as part of its efforts to promote peace and social cohesion in conflict-affected areas. These Peace Clubs bring together diverse community members, including youth, women, and local leaders, to engage in dialogue, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding activities. Cabo Delgado, once renowned for its crystal-clear beaches and palm-lined landscapes, underwent a harsh transformation in 2017 when armed conflict erupted. Since then, over 700,000 people have been displaced (IOM DTM, 2024), with countless families losing their homes, access to food, and means of livelihood. The conflict has torn apart the social fabric of communities,…

IOM Mozambique's Legal Identity program works to ensure that vulnerable populations, including displaced persons and host communities, have access to essential identification documents. Through collaboration with the Mozambican government and local partners, the program aims to improve access to legal identity services, reduce the risks associated with statelessness, and promote social inclusion. By providing documentation like birth certificates and national IDs, the program supports individuals' rights to basic services, economic opportunities, and legal protections, fostering long-term resilience and community integration.

Crochet is more than just a craft; it’s a powerful tool to reduce stress and anxiety due to its meditative and repetitive nature. IOM hosted a crochet workshop for women from displaced communities, creating a space for connection and skill-sharing. Through the art of crafting, participants not only learned new techniques but also built supportive relationships, enhancing sense of community. IOM focuses on fostering resilience and integration within communities in Mozambique through Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services. Creating safe environments that encourage connection, and creativity helps individuals on their journey towards recovery and integration.

IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix staff conducting the Mobility Tracking Assessment in Corrane resettlement site.

IOM health workers engage in various activities including educational sessions with residents, discussing the importance of stroke awareness. As part of World Stroke Day activities, this initiative at Lycée Jeunes Filles empowers residents with information that could save lives.

IOM & Yao Crochet conducted a crochet training for 16 women in Pemba, northern Mozambique.

Diverse MHPSS activities including art, games, dance, and livelihood activities such as sewing. These various initiatives promote healing, social cohesion, inclusion, and women empowerment in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. IOM 2023 / Amanda Nero

As climate change intensifies, competition over dwindling natural resources in Northwestern Nigeria, Katsina State has seen conflicts that often result in displacement and loss of life. In response, IOM is empowering communities to prevent and resolve disputes before they escalate. Through the Community Response Network (CRN) and transhumance tracking tools like the Early Warning and Early Response System, IOM is strengthening local capacity for peacebuilding and providing vital support to displaced persons in the region.

In Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria, the rise in banditry and insecurity has caused widespread displacement of individuals and households. As part of its peacebuilding and social cohesion efforts, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is providing essential mental health and psychosocial support to conflict-affected communities, focusing on survivors of kidnappings and other traumatic events.

In support of the government of Lebanon, IOM is scaling up its critical humanitarian support to ensure the needs of [more than 90,350] displaced persons and host communities are met.

IOM Kenya's distribution of essential items such as blankets, buckets, tarpaulin tents and other non-food items in Tana River, Kenya.

Thousands of Somalis are displaced to Dolow region due to drought and conflict. While IOM and partners are providing range of services and support to the displaced, many more are arriving daily who live in makeshift shelters, in wait of support.

Algeria, Algiers, 02-05-2024. Migrants undergo sewing training as part of a Mental Health and Psychosocial (MHPSS) activity. Photographs taken under the COMPASS project.

Visit of the IOM Director General Ms. Amy Pope to Maiduguri and Abuja, Nigeria.

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) opened on September 10, 2024, with High-Level Week taking place September 20-27 in New York.

International Conference on the Future Action Programme for Global Diaspora Engagement 12-13 September 2024, Cabo Verde This conference brought together key stakeholders to discuss and launch initiatives aimed at strengthening diaspora engagement worldwide. Participants included government representatives, diaspora groups, and international organizations, all focused on shaping a collaborative agenda to support the empowerment of global diasporas. Highlights from the event include the official launch of the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA), a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of diasporas and fostering their contributions to sustainable development. The two-day gathering featured insightful discussions, high-level panels,…

Labor migration out of Guatemala is deeply intertwined with the human struggle for dignity and survival. Many Guatemalans, facing extreme poverty, limited job opportunities, and food insecurity, are forced to leave their homes and loved ones in search of work abroad, often in the United States or Mexico. This migration is not just a quest for better wages but an attempt to provide basic necessities like food, shelter, and education for their families.

The 34th Session of the Standing Committee on Programmes and Finance took place in Geneva, Switzerland. The Standing Committee on Programmes and Finance (SCPF) is a subcommittee of the Council. It is open to the entire membership and normally meets twice a year to examine and review policies, programmes and activities, to discuss administrative, financial and budgetary matters and to consider any matter specifically referred to it by the Council.

IOM is working closely with public authorities in Ukraine to upgrade the heating production units. Old and inefficient compartments are replaced with new and more sustainable systems, securing uninterrupted heating supply to a larger area.

On 21st and 22nd May, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) hosted its 2024 International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) in New York, centered around how to create more and better opportunities for people to move in a regular and beneficial way as part of a comprehensive approach to human mobility.  For two days, Member States, migrants, the UN system, various international organizations, civil society, youth leaders, private sector, academia and other key stakeholders explored innovative, evidence-based policy solutions for regular pathways for migration. 

During 8-12 April DG Pope made her first trip as DG to Ukraine. Her agenda consisted of high-level meetings with President Zelenskyy and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba, and the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. The DG signed renewed bilateral cooperation agreements with the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy. She also visited project sites in Mykolaiv, Odesa and Bucha, hosted a donor briefing, and engaged with international and national press.

On 11th March 2024 DG Amy Pope spoke at the Conference of the Ambassadors of the Order of Malta, in Rome

Located in the Lake Chad Basin area of the Diffa region, the commune Gueskerou has been prone to attacks by violent extremist organizations since 2015, resulting in massive community displacement. The Gueskerou site, located near the highway 35 kilometers from Diffa city, hosts over 15,000 displaced persons and Nigerian refugees.

In Chetimari, located in the Diffa region, in the crisis-hit Lake Chad Basin region, the UN Migration Agency supports the local integration of displaced populations. With funding from the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the U.S. Department of State, IOM assisted vulnerable displaced persons and communities with transitional shelters (t-shelters) and income-generating activities (IGA). IGA revenue allows households to improve their t-shelters into a definitive structure and provide for their basic needs (food, education, health etc.).

In Mainé-Soroa, the arrival of internally displaced persons fleeing attacks perpetrated by non-state armed groups has affected the education sector. The primary school's reception capacity was limited, and the facility was obsolete, offering an environment to children from local communities that was not conducive to learning. In 2022, the Niger Community Cohesion Initiative (NCCI) programme renovated and equipped the primary school to improve conditions for learning and reduce the dropout rate. Ramatou, the principal of a primary school in Mainé-Soroa, a commune from the Diffa region at the heart of the Lake Chad Basin region and at the border with Nigeria, recalls what it was like before when classes were held under tents which amplified the…

Since 2022, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has collaborated with Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) to bring community-based medical care, particularly addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), to those fleeing violence by armed groups in the remote communes of the Diffa region in Niger. This includes the village of Toudou Wada, situated in the Mainé Soroa commune, where the mobile clinic operates six days a week. The camp is made up of around 3,100 people, including both Nigeriens and a few Nigerian refugees across 517 households that had to escape the violence at the border with Nigeria during the Lake Chad Basin crisis in 2015. The deployment of mobile clinics alleviates the strain on state health-care facilities, burdened…