IOM Legal Identity Vital for Migrants, Says IOM Official Why is Legal Identity Important for Migrants? Migrants face challenges in accessing their legal identity documents. Legal identity crucial for accessing services and protection. Deputy Regional Director emphasizes the importance. Insights from IOM Regional Office Official Asmara Achcar, Deputy Regional Director for Operations at IOM Regional Office … Read more
In a call for bold and collaborative action, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Government of Cabo Verde have launched the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA) during the International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement. What is the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA)? An initiative to leverage the … Read more
Meet Armelle: A Story of Resilience Who is Armelle and What Challenges Has She Faced? Armelle, a 33-year-old entrepreneur, has faced numerous challenges in her life. She currently works in a factory in Kribi and lives with her four children. Her childhood was marked by growing up in a modest family with elderly parents in … Read more
In response to the severe flooding and violent windstorms affecting nearly 562,000 people in Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a campaign to provide urgent relief. What is the current situation in Yemen? Severe flooding and windstorms have impacted 562,000 people in Yemen. Thousands are displaced and in urgent need of assistance. … Read more
<p> What recent humanitarian efforts have been successful in Africa? <h2>In Africa, humanitarian organizations have been making strides in providing essential aid and support to vulnerable communities. What initiatives have shown positive outcomes? Here are some highlights: <h2>Local Partnerships: One key factor contributing to success is the collaboration with local partners who understand the unique … Read more
The National Disarmament Demobilization, and Reintegration Committee (NDDRC) in Yaounde recently underwent strategic training on gender What was the main objective of the training? Enhance the capacity of NDDRC staff Integrate gender considerations into national DDR processes The training took place on August 20, 2024, at the NDDRC office in Yaounde. This initiative aims to … Read more
Empowering Women Through Education and Training Who are Akila Gonzalez-Parris and Maria Requena? Akila Gonzalez-Parris is a 29-year-old Trinidadian woman. Maria Requena is a Venezuelan migrant. What is Their Common Goal? Akila and Maria share a common goal of training and educating themselves to provide economic stability for their families. The Flourish Programme Akila and … Read more
What is the International Organization for Migration calling for? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is urging for more assistance from donors and the international community to address the escalating humanitarian crisis and displacement in Sudan, exacerbated by recent floods. What happened in Sudan’s Red Sea State? In Sudan’s northeastern Red Sea State, scores of … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands Work Together for Sustainable Solutions What is the latest initiative from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands? IOM and the Kingdom of the Netherlands collaborate on the Community Based Planning (CBP) initiative. The Uhi community receives newly … Read more
The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope and Pat Conroy, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, have introduced a groundbreaking initiative in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. What is the purpose of this initiative? Enhance support for migrant workers Focus on families in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme What … Read more