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Who we are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries.
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Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.
What We Do
What We Do
Frameworks
Frameworks
Highlights
Highlights
- Where we work
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Take Action
Take Action
Work with us
Work with us
Get involved
Get involved
- Data and Research
- 2030 Agenda
Africa
Migration in Africa involves large numbers of migrants moving both within and from the region. In 2020, around 21 million Africans were living in another African country, a significant increase from 2015, when around 18 million Africans were estimated to be living within the region. The number of Africans living in different regions also grew during the same period, from around 17 million in 2015 to over 19.5 million in 2020.
Middle East
In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, migrants make up high proportions of the total national populations. For example, in 2020, migrants accounted for 88 per cent of the population in the United Arab Emirates; almost 73 per cent in Kuwait; 77 per cent in Qatar; and 55 per cent in Bahrain. Many migrants came from Africa, South Asia, and South-East Asia.
Regional Offices
- East Africa and the Horn of Africa
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IOM Regional Office for East and Horn of Africa
Sri Aurobindo Avenue, Off Mzima Spring Road
Lavington, Nairobi
KenyaOffice Contacts: +254 709 889 000, +254 20 422 1000
Media Contacts: +254 797 735 977, +254 793 469 296
Email: ronairobimcu@iom.int
Website - West and Central Africa
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IOM Regional Office for West and Central Africa
Route des Almadies
Zone 3, BP 16 838 Dakar
SenegalTel: +221 3 386 96 20 0
Email: RODakar@iom.int
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- Southern Africa
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IOM Regional Office for Southern Africa
Walker Creek Office Park, Building Number 4
90 Florence Ribeiro Avenue, Nieuw Muckleneuk
Groenkloof, Pretoria
South AfricaTel: +27 12 342 14 97
Email: ROPretoria@iom.int
Website - Middle East and North Africa
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IOM Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa
47 C Abu-Elfeda Street, Cairo
EgyptTel: +202 2736 51 40
Email: ROCairo@iom.int
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