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  • [Clean Version] In Cote d’Ivoire, migrant returnees are making a positive impact back home. A human-interest story published on International Migrants Day 2021: Harnessing the potential of human mobility This video is a clean version. The English, Spanish and French versions are available on the IOM Youtube Channel. English playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbTEMLeBi2kXJoADYH0SV-ydFexmZCHi French playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbTEMLeBi2mr68GHztuiNxSmiP1tGfBl Spanish playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbTEMLeBi2lwi_vOqUcXy0N84MTJE3M1 Video Producer: Hiyas Bagabaldo For more info, contact avteam@iom.int[Clean Version] In Cote d’Ivoire, migrant returnees are making a positive impact back home. A human-interest story published on International Migrants Day 2021: Harnessing the potential of human mobility This video is a clean version. The English, Spanish and French versions are available on the IOM Youtube Channel. English playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbTEMLeBi2kXJoADYH0SV-ydFexmZCHi French playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbTEMLeBi2mr68GHztuiNxSmiP1tGfBl Spanish playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbTEMLeBi2lwi_vOqUcXy0N84MTJE3M1 Video Producer: Hiyas Bagabaldo For more info, contact avteam@iom.int
  • Representatives of the International Organization for Migration’s 174 member states are meeting in Geneva to consider how to create predictable and accessible cross-border mobility options in the face of more than 111,000 travel-related measures taken to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s Council, held as the Organization marks its 70th Anniversary, comes as governments around the world announce strict new rounds of travel restrictions since South Africa revealed last week it is investigating the emergence of a new coronavirus variant dubbed Omicron by the World Health Organization.Representatives of the International Organization for Migration’s 174 member states are meeting in Geneva to consider how to create predictable and accessible cross-border mobility options in the face of more than 111,000 travel-related measures taken to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s Council, held as the Organization marks its 70th Anniversary, comes as governments around the world announce strict new rounds of travel restrictions since South Africa revealed last week it is investigating the emergence of a new coronavirus variant dubbed Omicron by the World Health Organization.
  • Hundreds of refugees arrive daily at Afdera town after walking for several days. IOM teams are on the ground providing relocation, resettlement, and related support to thousands of displaced refugees from Berhale refugee camp in the north-west of Afar region fleeing ongoing conflict between Tigray and Afar regional states in Ethiopia. A significant number of refugees living at Berhale refugee camp are fleeing to neighbouring woredas as armed conflict and attendant insecurity, including food shortages, worsen in areas bordering Tigray and Afar regional states. The camp was established in 2007 and officially opened in 2009 to accommodate mainly ethnic Afar Eritrean refugees seeking international protection. IOM is deploying operations, registration, and medical staff for each movement. Registration and verification of refugees are conducted before each movement to provide protection support, identify medical referral cases, and cross-check data for documentation purposes in collaboration with RRS and UNHCR. The work to relocate the refugees caught in conflict was made possible with funding from the United States Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).Hundreds of refugees arrive daily at Afdera town after walking for several days. IOM teams are on the ground providing relocation, resettlement, and related support to thousands of displaced refugees from Berhale refugee camp in the north-west of Afar region fleeing ongoing conflict between Tigray and Afar regional states in Ethiopia. A significant number of refugees living at Berhale refugee camp are fleeing to neighbouring woredas as armed conflict and attendant insecurity, including food shortages, worsen in areas bordering Tigray and Afar regional states. The camp was established in 2007 and officially opened in 2009 to accommodate mainly ethnic Afar Eritrean refugees seeking international protection. IOM is deploying operations, registration, and medical staff for each movement. Registration and verification of refugees are conducted before each movement to provide protection support, identify medical referral cases, and cross-check data for documentation purposes in collaboration with RRS and UNHCR. The work to relocate the refugees caught in conflict was made possible with funding from the United States Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).
  • HIV/AIDS brochure published by IOM Mauritania, it is distributed during sensitization sessions. Participants can thus exchange with their community using a paper medium. The EU-IOM Joint Initiative in Mauritania plans to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS among 1000 people. The project's target populations are migrants, community leaders and beneficiaries of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration4 programme. Sensitization is implemented to provide basic and essential knowledge to reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS in the long-term. In partnership with the Mauritanian NGO Stop Sida, IOM is implementing these awareness sessions and organizing talks with target groups. Participants often mention difficulties in addressing this subject in a Muslim context, especially in classes with schoolchildren and students, as one teacher points out: «We live in a country where there are still taboos around the subject of HIV/AIDS, we cannot really answer children's questions in classes using certain precise and explicit vocabulary words such as: penis, female condom... Here people talk about marriage but between what is said and what is done, there is a big difference. Teenagers ask basic questions and want information, the subject is really interesting for them. Demonstrations are impossible, not only because of a lack of equipment but also because the society is very conservative. I had problems with the teaching staff after some courses on sex education. More anatomical models, more didactic terms, and above all, a speech without filters are needed to get the message across correctly.» These awareness-raising sessions are interactive and participatory, many questions and prejudices are raised. Exchanges are facilitated by the presence of the Mauritanian medical staff. Virologist, Zahra Fall Malick explains, «There is a tendency here to believe that Muslim clerics are not very open. Traditionally, premarital sex is of course prohibited, but it is a reality. Religious leaders do not want to advertise condoms but support this approach to protect their communities. Sometimes this can be a shock, but it has to be done, it has to be talked about and people will be listening.»HIV/AIDS brochure published by IOM Mauritania, it is distributed during sensitization sessions. Participants can thus exchange with their community using a paper medium. The EU-IOM Joint Initiative in Mauritania plans to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS among 1000 people. The project's target populations are migrants, community leaders and beneficiaries of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration4 programme. Sensitization is implemented to provide basic and essential knowledge to reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS in the long-term. In partnership with the Mauritanian NGO Stop Sida, IOM is implementing these awareness sessions and organizing talks with target groups. Participants often mention difficulties in addressing this subject in a Muslim context, especially in classes with schoolchildren and students, as one teacher points out: «We live in a country where there are still taboos around the subject of HIV/AIDS, we cannot really answer children's questions in classes using certain precise and explicit vocabulary words such as: penis, female condom... Here people talk about marriage but between what is said and what is done, there is a big difference. Teenagers ask basic questions and want information, the subject is really interesting for them. Demonstrations are impossible, not only because of a lack of equipment but also because the society is very conservative. I had problems with the teaching staff after some courses on sex education. More anatomical models, more didactic terms, and above all, a speech without filters are needed to get the message across correctly.» These awareness-raising sessions are interactive and participatory, many questions and prejudices are raised. Exchanges are facilitated by the presence of the Mauritanian medical staff. Virologist, Zahra Fall Malick explains, «There is a tendency here to believe that Muslim clerics are not very open. Traditionally, premarital sex is of course prohibited, but it is a reality. Religious leaders do not want to advertise condoms but support this approach to protect their communities. Sometimes this can be a shock, but it has to be done, it has to be talked about and people will be listening.»
  • MUS0020 The Lamungu family discovers the skyscrapers in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.MUS0020 The Lamungu family discovers the skyscrapers in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
  • The French photojournalist of Iranian origin Reza Deghati led a three-day photography training workshop in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The training was aimed at migrants returning to their country after experiencing difficult journeys abroad. Six young photographers also participated in the training. After learning the technical aspects of photography, the participants put their new skills into practice by attending reintegration and recreation activities organized by IOM for returnees and community members. This training is the first in a series to be organized by IOM across West Africa in 2020. It was organized in the framework of the Joint EU-IOM Initiative for the Protection and Reintegration of Migrants in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. Launched in December 2016 with funding from the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for the Protection and Reintegration of Migrants is the first comprehensive programme to save lives, protect and assist migrants along major migration routes in Africa.The French photojournalist of Iranian origin Reza Deghati led a three-day photography training workshop in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The training was aimed at migrants returning to their country after experiencing difficult journeys abroad. Six young photographers also participated in the training. After learning the technical aspects of photography, the participants put their new skills into practice by attending reintegration and recreation activities organized by IOM for returnees and community members. This training is the first in a series to be organized by IOM across West Africa in 2020. It was organized in the framework of the Joint EU-IOM Initiative for the Protection and Reintegration of Migrants in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. Launched in December 2016 with funding from the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for the Protection and Reintegration of Migrants is the first comprehensive programme to save lives, protect and assist migrants along major migration routes in Africa.
  • IOM is providing clean and safe water to rural communities living in the remote valley of Qaloocan that are affected by the extreme drought. The 60km square valley is home to hundreds of nomadic families.IOM is providing clean and safe water to rural communities living in the remote valley of Qaloocan that are affected by the extreme drought. The 60km square valley is home to hundreds of nomadic families.
  • Maria Chan, IOM doctor, doing medical consultation In a small open school in Sakao Motá, an indigenous remote border village hosting Brazilians and Venezuelan migrants in northern Brazil. IOM mobile medical teams are reaching Venezuela's indigenous people and host communities in Brazil's remote areas with much-needed health care including essential treatments and medicines once a month. The state of Roraima is the main gateway from Venezuela into Brazil for those leaving the country's ongoing economic and social crisis. More than 400,000 Venezuelans living in Brazil entered the country via the northern state.Maria Chan, IOM doctor, doing medical consultation In a small open school in Sakao Motá, an indigenous remote border village hosting Brazilians and Venezuelan migrants in northern Brazil. IOM mobile medical teams are reaching Venezuela's indigenous people and host communities in Brazil's remote areas with much-needed health care including essential treatments and medicines once a month. The state of Roraima is the main gateway from Venezuela into Brazil for those leaving the country's ongoing economic and social crisis. More than 400,000 Venezuelans living in Brazil entered the country via the northern state.
  • A. K., S., U. et Ad., at the AFCF center at Nouakchott before their return. Lost in Mauritania, a small group of unaccompanied minors returned to their home country ‘Sierra Leone’. IOM country offices in Mauritania and Sierra Leone collaborated under a family-tracing program to locate the children’s’ families whereabouts. After a long journey by plane, by boat and by bus the children were able to rejoin their families accompanied by IOM workers. The IOM officers. Their return was possible thanks to the efforts of diplomats and consulates from the both countries.A. K., S., U. et Ad., at the AFCF center at Nouakchott before their return. Lost in Mauritania, a small group of unaccompanied minors returned to their home country ‘Sierra Leone’. IOM country offices in Mauritania and Sierra Leone collaborated under a family-tracing program to locate the children’s’ families whereabouts. After a long journey by plane, by boat and by bus the children were able to rejoin their families accompanied by IOM workers. The IOM officers. Their return was possible thanks to the efforts of diplomats and consulates from the both countries.
  • MLK0326 Business as usual. With support from IOM, St Anthony’s Fishermen’s Cooperative, Passaiyoor, is successfully getting back to sea and retaking its rightful place as the life-blood of the community.MLK0326 Business as usual. With support from IOM, St Anthony’s Fishermen’s Cooperative, Passaiyoor, is successfully getting back to sea and retaking its rightful place as the life-blood of the community.
  • Mashenka and Vedangi both arrived in Georgia in January 2020 as international medical students. They study at the Tbilisi Open University and upon graduation are hoping to become surgeons. Both like their professors, who they find friendly and always available for help or advice. They love to attend weekly practical trainings at one of Tbilisi clinics, where students can communicate with patients and learn from the experience of practicing doctors. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic saw most universities and students across the globe adjusting to the distance learning process. This was also the case with Vedang and Mashenka. Although they seem quite satisfied with the quality of online classes, they still miss the practical trainings and hope to get back to physically attending classes again soon. The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis. The threat remains the virus: not people, not migrants, not stranded, or displaced persons. The pandemic is borderless; people are affected regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, religion, or status. Migrants are not inherently more vulnerable to, or at heightened risk of, contracting infectious diseases. Rather, it is the conditions in which they migrate, live, or work that influence or compound health risks, including access to health services.Mashenka and Vedangi both arrived in Georgia in January 2020 as international medical students. They study at the Tbilisi Open University and upon graduation are hoping to become surgeons. Both like their professors, who they find friendly and always available for help or advice. They love to attend weekly practical trainings at one of Tbilisi clinics, where students can communicate with patients and learn from the experience of practicing doctors. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic saw most universities and students across the globe adjusting to the distance learning process. This was also the case with Vedang and Mashenka. Although they seem quite satisfied with the quality of online classes, they still miss the practical trainings and hope to get back to physically attending classes again soon. The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis. The threat remains the virus: not people, not migrants, not stranded, or displaced persons. The pandemic is borderless; people are affected regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, religion, or status. Migrants are not inherently more vulnerable to, or at heightened risk of, contracting infectious diseases. Rather, it is the conditions in which they migrate, live, or work that influence or compound health risks, including access to health services.
  • MSS0060 IOM completes on 6 June a 24-day IOM airbridge of 79 flights carrying 11,840 stranded South Sudanese from the Sudanese capital Khartoum to Juba in South Sudan.MSS0060 IOM completes on 6 June a 24-day IOM airbridge of 79 flights carrying 11,840 stranded South Sudanese from the Sudanese capital Khartoum to Juba in South Sudan.
  • [Clean Version] One-minute informative video 16:9 with IOM at 70 branding IOM marks seven decades of promoting safe, human and orderly migration for all. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/h8r4f7xeC2U For info, contact: avteam@iom.int[Clean Version] One-minute informative video 16:9 with IOM at 70 branding IOM marks seven decades of promoting safe, human and orderly migration for all. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/h8r4f7xeC2U For info, contact: avteam@iom.int
  • Syrian refugee children get ready for class at the SSG, a multi-service center supported by IOM.Syrian refugee children get ready for class at the SSG, a multi-service center supported by IOM.
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  • The Central-East region is the most affected community by irregular migration in Burkina Faso. In 2018, 56 per cent of migrants assisted to voluntary return to Burkina Faso by IOM came from this region. As part of its awareness raising activities, IOM trained 25 community actors from the Central-Eastern Region of Burkina Faso trained by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in community mobilization techniques. The goal is to empower these voices to effectively raise awareness among young people about the dangers of irregular migration. Migration of young “able-bodies” from the region is more often due to a precarious economic situation, plus social and cultural motivations. Therefore, it is crucial to adopt participatory approach to raising awareness. Community mobilization responds to this need by enabling community members to take ownership of the theme, and by building their capacities to organizing community dialogue sessions to change attitudes and behaviours. More than 2,300 stranded migrants have voluntarily returned to Burkina Faso under the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for the Protection and Reintegration of Migrants (as of October 2019). Launched in December 2016 with funding from the EU Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for the Protection and Reintegration of Migrants is the first global programme to save lives, protect and assist migrants along key migration routes in AfricaThe Central-East region is the most affected community by irregular migration in Burkina Faso. In 2018, 56 per cent of migrants assisted to voluntary return to Burkina Faso by IOM came from this region. As part of its awareness raising activities, IOM trained 25 community actors from the Central-Eastern Region of Burkina Faso trained by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in community mobilization techniques. The goal is to empower these voices to effectively raise awareness among young people about the dangers of irregular migration. Migration of young “able-bodies” from the region is more often due to a precarious economic situation, plus social and cultural motivations. Therefore, it is crucial to adopt participatory approach to raising awareness. Community mobilization responds to this need by enabling community members to take ownership of the theme, and by building their capacities to organizing community dialogue sessions to change attitudes and behaviours. More than 2,300 stranded migrants have voluntarily returned to Burkina Faso under the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for the Protection and Reintegration of Migrants (as of October 2019). Launched in December 2016 with funding from the EU Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for the Protection and Reintegration of Migrants is the first global programme to save lives, protect and assist migrants along key migration routes in Africa
  • [Clean Version] One-minute informative video 16:9 with IOM at 70 branding IOM marks seven decades of promoting safe, human and orderly migration for all. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/h8r4f7xeC2U For info, contact: avteam@iom.int[Clean Version] One-minute informative video 16:9 with IOM at 70 branding IOM marks seven decades of promoting safe, human and orderly migration for all. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/h8r4f7xeC2U For info, contact: avteam@iom.int
  • Oza and his wife Rabih look through some of their old photos in their home inside of the Teacher’s Village IDP camp.Oza and his wife Rabih look through some of their old photos in their home inside of the Teacher’s Village IDP camp.

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