Humanitarian Emergencies

Humanitarian Emergencies

Italy - IOM reports an estimated 214,861 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2016 through 22 June, arriving in Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Spain.

Libya - Germany and IOM signed an agreement aimed at providing direct assistance to the displaced, vulnerable, and sea-rescued migrants in Libya

Nepal - Over a year now has passed since the earthquakes but over 21,000 individuals are still living in camps.

Nigeria - IOM has conducted a four-day training from 20 to 23 June in Maiduguri Borno state on Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for government agencies and organizations responsible for camp management and emergency response.

South Sudan - IOM is scaling up resources to respond to an upsurge in malaria cases at the UN protection of civilians (PoC) site in Bentiu, South Sudan. During the first two weeks of June, malaria cases have more than doubled, accounting for at least 50 per cent of all health consultations at IOM’s two primary health care clinics in the site and its mobile clinic in nearby Bentiu town.

Italy - IOM reports an estimated 214,691 migrants and refugees entered Europe by sea in 2016 through 19 June, arriving in Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Spain.

Ecuador - The Government of Japan has released USD 500,000 to support IOM’s response to the 7.8 earthquake that struck the country on 16 April.

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