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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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IOM: Providing Humane Responses to the Challenges of the 21st Century
IOM: Providing Humane Responses to the Challenges of the 21st Century Global

Created in 1951 to resettle persons displaced by World War II, IOM today is active all over the world. With 127 Member States, more than 6,700 staff members working on more than 2,000 projects in 450 field locations worldwide, IOM has changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. A collaborative organization of professionals, IOM is committed to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

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World AIDS Day 2011
The Sky's the Limit: 60 Years of Assisting Refugees and Migrants
IOM promotes equitable access to HIV prevention, care and support for people on the move.

The Sky's the Limit: 60 Years of Assisting Refugees and Migrants
The Sky's the Limit: 60 Years of Assisting Refugees and Migrants
Fear, bewilderment, anxiety, fatigue and sadness but also a deep sense of joy, peace and relief. These are just some of the emotions that overwhelm refugees as they reach the country they now call home.

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Director General Address for the 2010 Shanghai Expo: Better City, Better Life
Director General address for the 2010 Shanghai Expo: Better City, Better Life
What Lies Behind the Things We Buy?
What Lies Behind the Things We Buy? Global

A TV spot that is part of IOM's new information campaign that targets the demand side of human trafficking for labour exploitation. The Saatchi designed campaign is a break from the more traditional counter-trafficking response which in the past has largely focused on prevention work in trafficking source countries.

Preparing for a New Life
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How do refugees and migrants learn about what it's like to live in a totally different country and culture? Find out how IOM helps them to successfully adapt to a whole new life.