What is IOM’s Appeal for Funding? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking USD 18.5 million to deliver essential healthcare services to migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities in East, Horn, and Southern Africa. Why is the Funding Necessary? To provide critical health services To support populations at risk of mpox To … Read more
What happened in Yaoundé on 18-19 July 2024? A workshop was hosted in Yaoundé to harmonize the questionnaire for collecting data from crisis-affected populations in several regions. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) led the workshop United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) collaborated in organizing the event Why was the … Read more
What is the Technical Working Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (TWG-SMSPS) doing in the Far North region? The TWG-SMSPS in the Far North region, co-led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), was recently introduced during the French-speaking session of the MHPSS reference group of the Interagency Scale Committee (IASC). Key Points: The … Read more
Forced Repatriation of Haitians by the United States Raises Concerns What are the implications of the U.S. government’s deportation flights to Haiti amidst ongoing violence? Violations of commitments to non-refoulement Disparate impact on Black migrants exercising their rights Staff Attorney Erik Crew emphasizes the need for the U.S. to provide lawful pathways for Haitians seeking … Read more
The Latest in Humanitarian News What happened in Togo on July 12, 2024? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Togo, along with the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection, German Embassy, and United States Embassy, joined forces to supply materials and equipment to the Pogno and Tamong border posts. What does this mean for … Read more
What is the latest humanitarian news from Benin? The Government of Benin, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), recently organized the voluntary repatriation of seventy-four (74) migrants from Libya. The group included 29 men, 16 women, and 29 children, who were brought back to Benin via a charter flight on Thursday, 27 … Read more
What is the latest partnership between IOM and the state of Rio Grande do Sul? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with the state of Rio Grande do Sul to run the Humanitarian Reception Centres (CHA) for individuals impacted by the recent floods in the region. Why is this partnership important? Many … Read more
What is the latest humanitarian initiative in Côte d’Ivoire? The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Italian Ministry of the Interior have collaborated to establish a new border post in Dohouba, Côte d’Ivoire. The main goal of this initiative is to improve the country’s migration and border management capabilities. Why is the establishment of … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed a Statement of Partnership to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two organizations on transnational organized crime related to migration. What does the partnership entail? The partnership aims to enhance collaboration between IOM and UNODC on issues related … Read more
What is the Impact of Hepatitis C Infection among Rohingya Refugees? A study conducted by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reveals that nearly one-fifth of Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar camps in Bangladesh are currently infected with hepatitis C, a potentially life-threatening condition. Why are Hepatitis C Infections Prevalent in the Refugee Camps? The lack of … Read more