IOM At least 45 People Die and 111 Missing After Smugglers Force Migrants Off Vessels What happened near Obock? Tragic incident off the coast of Obock, near Godoria Smugglers forced migrants off boats returning from Yemen How many casualties and missing? 45 people confirmed dead 111 individuals still missing The heart-wrenching event unfolded near Obock, where … Read more
What is the latest report on internal displacement in Haiti? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has revealed that over 700,000 individuals, with more than half being children, are currently internally displaced in Haiti. The total number of internally displaced people in Haiti currently stands at over 700,000. More than half of these individuals are … Read more
Workshop on Ethical Recruitment and Decent Work for Migrant Workers in Cameroon What was the focus of the workshop? Capacity building for key national stakeholders Creating a roadmap on ethical recruitment and decent work Who organized the workshop? The workshop was organized by Cameroon’s Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Who supported the workshop? The … Read more
From 17 to 19 September 2024, the Sancta Maria Hotel in Lomé hosted a capacity-building workshop to effectively include human mobility in planning documents within West and Central Africa. What was the event about? The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) initiated the workshop The focus was on incorporating human mobility in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) recognized as a lead provider of country-level data on internal displacement What is the International Organization for Migration (IOM) currently recognized for? The IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) acknowledged as a crucial source of information What does this recognition mean for the IOM? Enhances the IOM’s position as a … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Recognized as Lead Provider of Country-Level Data on Internal Displacement What does this recognition mean for the IOM? The IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is acknowledged as a key source of data on internal displacement. Why is this recognition significant? It reaffirms the IOM’s role as a crucial player … Read more
Logistical improvements for gender equality in peace and security in Cameroon How is gender equality shaping peace and security initiatives in Cameroon? The importance of international frameworks in promoting gender equality in peace and security UNSCR 1325 as a cornerstone for women’s participation in peace processes 2020 ECOWAS Guidelines on Women, Peace and Security advocating … Read more
Countries in West and Central Africa Integrate Human Mobility and Climate Change into National Policies What is happening in West and Central Africa? Countries are taking steps to address human mobility and climate change challenges. Efforts are being made to integrate these issues into national policies. Why is this initiative significant? It represents a crucial … Read more
Humanitarian Efforts Expand in South Sudan Amid Ongoing Crisis What is the latest update on humanitarian efforts in South Sudan? Humanitarian organizations have been ramping up their efforts in South Sudan as the country continues to grapple with a protracted crisis. The United Nations has declared a famine emergency in parts of the country, putting … Read more
Why is Legal Identity Important in Cameroon? Mr. Ebela Yacynthe, Senior Technical Advisor at the Bureau National de l’Etat Civil (BUNEC) emphasizes the significance of legal identity in Cameroon. What is the Campaign About? Mr. Yacynthe, also an Ambassador of the “ID for Africa” platform, inaugurates a round table to promote Legal Identity Day … Read more