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Countries with Substantial International Migration Flows Sign Declaration
Ministers from 24 countries with high
levels of emigration signed a declaration emphasizing the need for
increased collaboration on migration policies and the need to
respect existing legal frameworks on migration issues after a
Women Benefit from Livelihood Assistance
One hundred and twenty-five women are no
longer having to struggle to survive in Afghanistan's northern
province of Faryab after being helped by an IOM programme to learn
new skills and start businesses.
IOM Begins Transporting Chadian Refugees to Safety
Nearly 500 Chadian refugees who had fled to
border towns within Darfur since December last year, were yesterday
voluntarily transported to safety by IOM to a refugee camp further
inland.
Appeal for Return of Angolan Refugees
IOM has launched an appeal supported by
UNHCR and the Zambian government, which would allow for the
repatriation of more than 12,000 Angolan refugees from Zambia this
year.
Palestinian Refugees Arrive From Iraq
Two hundred and forty-four Palestinian
refugees, who had been stranded at Trebil, Iraq's border point with
Jordan, have today arrived in Syria.
Race to Help Returning IDPs Before Rainy Season
IOM is racing against time to assist
thousands of internally displaced people (IDPs) in South Darfur
return home in Northern Bahr el Ghazal before the onset of the
rainy season makes roads impassable.
Reintegration Programme for Discharged Soldiers
Nearly 1,900 discharged soldiers from the
Serbia and Montenegro army will be provided with reintegration
assistance to ensure their successful transition into civilian
society and workforce through a two-year programme to be carried
IOM Extends Return Assistance to Wider Group of Earthquake IDPs
In addition to providing return assistance
to families currently living in more than 150 planned camps, IOM
has started providing transportation to earthquake victims living
with relatives and to those living in small unplanned camps since
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Congolese Refugees Return Home After Long Exile
A group of 72 Congolese refugees who have
been in exile in Sudan for more than 40 years are today heading
home with help from IOM and UNHCR.
Expert Workshop on Female Migrants
An Expert Workshop on "Female Migrants:
Bridging the gaps throughout the life cycle", sponsored by IOM and
the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), was held this week in New
York.
Migrants Stranded in the Desert Return Home
A group of 30 Indian and Bangladeshi
migrants left stranded in the baking Mauritanian desert by
smugglers with little water, no food or identification papers, are
returning home voluntarily with help from IOM.
IOM Completes Another IDP Assessment in Northern Uganda
IOM, in close cooperation with UNHCR and
Uganda District authorities, has completed an assessment exercise
of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Masindi District in the
North-Western Region of Uganda.