Policy Papers
The dramatic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have further embedded public health concerns in questions of migration and mobility at large, revealing the critical need to rethink policies and practices. Read more
World Humanitarian Day 2020
World Humanitarian Day 2020 They don’t wear capes or fight dragons or launch themselves into space. You won’t see their names on the news. Today’s Real-Life Heroes are fighting against incredible odds – disasters, conflict, inequality and an unprecedented pandemic. Visit our Webpage I Read Newsdesk Special Edition
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Sinjar City – Sinjar was once home to an estimated 420,000 individuals representing diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.
The shelters that make up Jad’ah 5 camp, in Iraq’s Ninewa Governorate, all have the same architecture: tents made of a metal frame; an inner cover; a layer of insulation; an outer cover; front and back doors.
As the world grapples with COVID-19, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) joins the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its neighbouring countries to celebrate the end of the battle against another deadly virus, Ebola, in the conflict-ridden east.
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Learn how IOM is working with governments and partners to ensure no one is left behind during the COVID19 response, including migrants and displaced populations.
Mental health and psychosocial support for displaced and migrant populations during COVID-19
The Humanitarian Affairs Segment high-level side event took place on 12 June 2020, exploring the mental and psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 crisis on displaced persons and migrants, and proposing solutions for their inclusion in mental health action worldwide.
