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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.

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Reparations for Sierra Leone's War Victims Essential for Country's Future

United Kingdom - The reparation needs of Sierra Leone's civilian victims of war must not be overlooked if there is to be real peace-building in the country, says IOM on the eve of a donor and investment conference for the West African country in London this week.

 


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Policy Focus
IOM Reparation Programmes
 

This policy brief describes the interrelationship between displaced persons and other victims of conflict and reparation programmes, and provides guidelines for addressing projects that might have a reparations component.

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Migration Facts & Figures
214 million migrants worldwide
USD 444 billion in remittances worldwide
26 million internally displaced persons (IDPs)
 
     

Spotlight

Products Made by Internally Displaced Colombians Enjoy Great Success in Home Decorating Stores
Twenty-eight different products for the home from IOM's Lo Nuestro collection have been enjoying great success in the six Home Sentry department stores located in Colombia's capital, Bogota.  » More


A Triumph over Disaster and a Beacon of Hope for the Next Generation
On a bright Tuesday morning in late September, Vakarai – a sleepy fishing village located about 300 kilometres east of the capital Colombo on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka – bustled with activity.  » More


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