IOM Urges More Aid for Stranded Migrants in Yemen as Numbers Rise

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

IOM Cameroon launches monthly monitoring for regular migration programs

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Cameroon Mission launches Monthly Monitoring Mechanism What is the purpose of the new Monthly Monitoring Mechanism? Track trends in the implementation of regular migration programs Prevent activities from falling behind schedule When was the mechanism set up? 29 April 2024 With the launch of this new monitoring system, … Read more

IOM praises and promises aid for EU’s new migration and asylum plan!

The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) praises the European Union’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum What is the European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum? A new agreement by the European Union addressing migration and asylum Provides guidelines and support to Member States Director General Amy Pope’s Support Amy Pope, … Read more

Pope Francis Calls for Priests to Support Migrants

Pope Francis Highlights the Importance of Support for Migrants What is Pope Francis advocating for? Priests supporting migrants Why does Pope Francis believe this is important? Belonging and acceptance for migrants Pope Francis recently emphasized the crucial role of priests in providing support and solidarity to migrants. He highlighted the need for religious leaders to … Read more

Breaking News: Olympic Gold Medalist Mo Farah to Visit Kenya as IOM Global Goodwill Ambassador

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

Urgent Appeal: $112M Required to Rescue Migrants in Horn of Africa, Yemen, and Southern Africa

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

Spanish Bishops Back Move to Legalize Migrants’ Situation

Spanish Bishops Support Initiative to Regularize Migrants’ Status What stance did Spanish Bishops take on undocumented migrants? Spanish Bishops emphasized the importance of regularizing the status of undocumented migrants. Addressing factors driving migration was also highlighted. Who supported the legal recognition of certain groups of irregular migrants? The move for legal recognition of certain groups … Read more

IKEA Supply AG Collaborates to Safeguard Migrant Worker Rights

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