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An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.

  • 146 Members and 98 observers
  • More than 450 field locations
  • More than 7,800 staff working on more than 2,700 projects
  • More than US$ 1.3 billion expenditures in 2011

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Warning - Internet Scams

Beware of fraudulent offers of migration assistance in the internet or email marketing.

Individuals considering migrating for whatever purpose or destination should take extreme caution in dealing with internet offers or email marketing in light of recent surge in fraudulent schemes.

Southern Cone

Migration Issues

The phenomenon of migration has increasingly achieved a more predominant position in the agendas of state authorities within the countries of the Southern Cone region. Fundamental advances have taken place in migration policies, evidenced by the approval of new norms (migration and anti-trafficking laws) and the signing of bilateral and multilateral agreements – all of them based on international treaties of human rights. IOM’s strategy in the region will focus mainly on providing technical cooperation to governments on migration management and combating trafficking, while protecting the human rights of migrants.

July 2011