Recent Flooding in East Africa Displaces Hundreds of Thousands What is the Situation in East Africa? Heavy rainfall and flooding in East Africa Widespread displacement across Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania 637,000 people affected 234,000 displaced as of 3 May 2024 How Serious is the Impact? The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian … Read more
The Economic Impact of Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees in Colombia What was the economic impact of Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Colombia? A new study by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) revealed that Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Colombia contributed to a USD 529.1 million economic impact in the country in 2022. What does … Read more
Factsheet: Global responsibility sharing through pathways for admission of Syrian refugees What are the key outcomes from the High-Level Meeting? Over 4.8 million Syrians forced across borders 6.5 million internally displaced Hosting countries under pressure Refugees moving to Europe in desperation What was discussed at the meeting? In the meeting, mechanisms for admitting Syrian refugees … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Calls for Urgent Funding to Support Humanitarian Return Program in Yemen What is the current situation in Yemen? Amidst ongoing regional conflicts and socio-economic instability What is the focus of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)? Highlighting the need for urgent funding Supporting the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme … Read more
Tragedy Strikes: Migrants Capsized in Djibouti Waters On April 22, a tragic incident unfolded as a boat carrying 77 migrants, among them children, set sail from Ras al-Ara off Yemen’s coast. The journey ended in disaster as the vessel capsized near the coastal town of Obock, leaving at least 24 individuals dead and 20 missing. … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d) Join Forces What’s the Latest Collaboration in Humanitarian Efforts? IOM and CRAF’d Partner to Enhance Understanding of Internal Displacement New Global Dataset to Provide Sub-National Mobility Data Data-Driven Action to Save Lives and Deliver Solutions Why is This Partnership Groundbreaking? The collaboration … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) appoints Sir Mo Farah as Global Goodwill Ambassador What is the purpose of Sir Mo Farah’s visit to Kenya as IOM’s Global Goodwill Ambassador? He aims to raise awareness for the needs of migrants in Kenya He will advocate for the use of sport to build confidence and integration … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other humanitarian organizations appeal for funding What is the appeal for? Urgent request for USD 112 million Support over 2.1 million migrants and host communities Focus on Eastern and Southern routes Where was the appeal made? Geneva, Switzerland, at a donor briefing on 16 April The International Organization … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and IKEA Supply Join Forces to Support Migrant Workers’ Rights What is the latest partnership signed by IOM and IKEA Supply? IOM and IKEA Supply have recently signed a partnership agreement. The collaboration aims to enhance the rights and well-being of migrant workers in the IKEA supply chain. What … Read more
The International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has revealed a shocking statistic from Sudan. What is the alarming figure unveiled by the IOM report? 20,000 people are compelled to leave their homes in Sudan every day. Half of these individuals are children. What does this mean for the people in Sudan? This … Read more