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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
Facts and Figures
30,417,858
-0.7 migrants/ 1,000 population
USD 3,536 million
46.6%
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been active in Ghana since 1987 and is contributing to the Government of Ghana’s efforts to manage migration effectively. IOM works with its partners in Ghana to promote safe migration, meet the growing migration challenges, advance the understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity and well-being of all migrants.
IOM Ghana continues to stand with the Government of Ghana to ensure the full implementation of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) - in support of national development and to the benefit of Ghanaian migrants abroad and migrants in Ghana. The Global Compact builds on target 10.7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in which Member States committed to cooperate internationally to facilitate safe, orderly and regular migration.
IOM is an active member of the United Nations System in Ghana, and works within the United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership (UNSDP) 2018 – 2022, which presents the coherent vision and collective support of UN Agencies towards achieving Ghana’s development priorities.
The IOM main office, the Canadian Visa Application Centre and the Migration Health Assessment Centre are all located in Accra.
- IOM Ghana’s areas of intervention
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Migration Health
The Migration Health Division (MHD) at IOM Ghana conducts migration health assessments and provides travel health assistance for refugees and immigrant visa applicants for selected countries at the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Accra. MHD also provides medical services and coordinates migration health activities including health assessment, screenings, DNA sample collection, support to medical cases, and medical escort assistance as required, for 23 countries in West and Central Africa (WCA). Medical missions are conducted to strengthen health assessment and travel assistance capacity within the sub-region.
Operations & Movements
IOM Ghana coordinates Movement Operations in WCA and manages resettlement and movement projects and coordinates activities like pre-departure, transit and arrival orientation, provision of transportation, logistical support to travel, and support with real-time movement tracking. IOM Ghana also provides verification services by leveraging its local knowledge and strong network to mitigate immigration and visa fraud.
Counter-trafficking
Since 2002, IOM Ghana has partnered with the Government of Ghana, international development organisations, the diplomatic community as well as civil society to tackle issues surrounding trafficking in persons, organise rescue missions, and strengthen the institutional capacities. The most prevalent type of trafficking in Ghana is internal child trafficking, especially of children subjected to forced labour in the fishing, mining, agricultural and informal sectors, including street hawking, begging and portering. Ghanaian men, women and children are also recruited and sent to the Middle East, West Africa and Europe for forced labour and sex trafficking.
Migrant Assistance & Safe Migration
IOM Ghana supports migrants requiring protection and/or return and reintegration assistance. Beneficiaries assisted consist of irregular and regular migrants, failed asylum seekers, stranded migrants, and migrants in vulnerable situations, such as victims of trafficking, unaccompanied migrant children and migrants with medical needs. Through awareness raising activities IOM educates the public on various migration issues affecting Ghana.
Migration & Development
IOM’s migration and development programmes support Ghana’s efforts to leverage migration for sustainable development, support poverty reduction efforts and empower communities. Actions focus on remittances for development, diaspora entrepreneurship and transfer of skills.
Gender & Youth
IOM Ghana is committed to gender mainstreaming in all its migration management activities, as a person’s sex, gender identity and sexual orientation shape every stage of the migration experience. Furthermore, IOM constantly engages with the youth, for instance to mobilise action on the migration-related SDGs and to raise awareness on the dangers of irregular migration, the opportunities for the youth in the country, and safe and regular migration options.
Migration & Environment
Migration is a complex multidimensional phenomenon: environmental and climate factors are both drivers and pull factors, often related to economic, social, political and demographic aspects. Change in the environment, in conjunction with a community’s and an individual’s resilience and vulnerability to environmental risks and climate change, can influence migration trends. IOM Ghana works to ensure that the Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) nexus is considered in all its interventions.
Migration & the SDGs
The main reference to migration in the SDGs is made under SDG 10 on “Reduced Inequalities” (target 10.7), which strives to “facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.” But migration is well mainstreamed throughout the SDGs, which are interconnected and indivisible: progress in one area is linked to progress in all areas. In Ghana, IOM supports the Government in its ambition to harness the benefits of migration for socioeconomic development.
As part of the West Africa Democracy Radio‘s “Let’s Talk Migration” programme, IOM spoke about the link between mental health and migration, particularly the impact of traumatic events often experienced by migrants on irregular routes and mental health challenges that are common among migrants and returnees. We also hear about the holistic support IOM offers, including psycho-social support. Listen here: http://bit.ly/3ig9ftR
As part of the West Africa Democracy Radio‘s “Let’s Talk Migration” programme, IOM spoke about the link between migration, the environment and climate change. Listen to learn how for example coastal erosion in the South and changing rainfall patters in the North of Ghana impact the movement of people. We also hear from IOM’s Regional Office in West and Central Africa about the phenomenon in the region and IOM’s work towards addressing one of the biggest challenges of our times, migration in the context of environmental and climate change. Listen here: bit.ly/35usOsS
- Related documents
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- Migration in Ghana: A Country Profile 2019
- Review of financial transfers and remittances mechanisms in Ghana (2019)
- Internal and Cross-Border Adult Sex Trafficking in Ghana
- Ghanaian Domestic Workers in the Middle East
- Standard Operating Procedure to Combat Human Trafficking
- Standard Operating Procedures for Reintegration of Returnees in Ghana
- Annual reports
- Career Opportunities
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Position Grade Closing Date Diaspora for Climate Action Consultancy 28 March 2023 Human Resources Assistant G4 26 March 2023 - Procurement Opportunities
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Title Closing Date Invitation to Bid: Renovation of the Border Post, Construction of Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) Facilities and Installation of Solar Power Supply at Namoo, Mognori and Pulmakom (Upper East Region)
21 December 2022 Renovation of the Border Post, Construction of Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) Facilities and Installation of Solar Power Supply at Namoo, Mognori and Pulmakom (Upper East Region)
29 November 2022
- Contact information
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Mailing address:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
P.O. Box 5222
Accra North
GhanaVisiting address:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Hse. 10, Plot 48
Osu Badu Road/Broadway
Airport West
Accra
GhanaTel: +233.302 742 930, +233.302 742 930
Fax: +233.302 742 931
Mobile: +233.244 315 129, +233.244 315 129, +233.244 315 143, +233.244 315 143
Email: iomaccra@iom.int
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IOMghana/Canada Visa Application Center
Tel: +233.302 742 934, +233.302 742 934