Press release

IOM Calls for Increased Regional Support to Rohingyas in Search of Protection

rleyesa — Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 17:27

Geneva / Bangkok – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is alarmed by reports of the interception and pushback of vessels carrying Rohingya refugees in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea between Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Mass Forced Returns from Pakistan to Afghanistan Overwhelm Borders, Stretch Resources

cdangelo — Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 23:48

Torkham, Spin Boldak – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and humanitarian partners are delivering a range of critical aid at border crossing points between Pakistan and Afghanistan in response to the hundreds of thousands of forcibly returned Afghans.

Housing Key to Economic Security for Displaced People: Report

cdangelo — Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 19:23

Berlin – Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who have access to adequate housing are over three times more likely to not rely on humanitarian assistance and twice as likely to have stable income according to a study published today by the International Organization for Migration's Global Data Institute (GDI) in partnership with Georgetown University in the United States.

Humanitarian Actors in Timor-Leste Develop Protection Strategies in Emergencies

rleyesa — Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 08:30

Dili – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), organized a workshop on 15 November for humanitarian actors from diverse institutions, addressing the critical need to mainstream protection principles during emergency responses.

IOM Calls for Innovative Solutions to Labour Migration Pathways at the Web Summit 2023

cdangelo — Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 21:04

Lisbon – Together with over 70,000 technology professionals, policymakers and change makers across the globe, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its Displaced Talent for Europe (DT4E) project, participated at this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, one of the biggest technology conferences in the industry.

Over 64 Migrants Feared Dead in Yemen Shipwreck; IOM Urges Action for Safe Migration Pathways

cdangelo — Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 21:50

Geneva/Sana’a – More than 64 people are missing and feared dead after the vessel they were traveling in capsized off the coast of Yemen on Sunday (12/11).  

IOM statement on UK Supreme Court Decision

cdangelo — Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 21:45

Geneva – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) supports the ability for all people to have access to fair and efficient asylum systems. Extraterritorial processing poses numerous legal, ethical, and operational challenges. It also puts the rights and dignity of migrants at risk, potentially in contravention of international law.

Ethiopia Partnership Eases Vulnerable Returnee Access to Legal Identity Documents

cdangelo — Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 14:35

Addis Ababa – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has signed (7/11) a cooperation agreement with the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia’s National Identification Program (NIDP) to facilitate access to identification documents for vulnerable migrant returnees, displaced persons and affected communities as a prerequisite for global mobility and development.  

Disarmament and reintegration: Cameroon has made the protection of children in the context of DDR a priority.

jcborlongan — Friday, November 10, 2023 - 15:49

Yaoundé November 10, 2023– According to data from the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Committee -NDDRC, 1,189 children are registered at the Meri Center, presumed to be associated with armed groups and/or forces in conflict zones. Therefore, the needs of these children, who make up almost half of the Centre's population, is becoming a fundamental priority for the Cameroon government and all its humanitarian and development partners.

Over 30,000 Refugees Resettled from Rwanda

cdangelo — Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 22:21

Geneva/ Kigali – With the departure of 13 refugees on a flight to Toronto, Canada, today (8/11), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has safely assisted the resettlement of more than 30,000 refugees from Rwanda since 2010.

The most recent departure marks a milestone achievement for the Organization and reaffirms its commitment to finding durable solutions for refugees and people in need of international protection.