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Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM works with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the well-being and human rights of migrants. More people are on the move today than at any other time in recorded history: 1 billion people – comprising a seventh of humanity. A variety of elements – not least the information and communications revolutions – contribute to the movement of people on such a large scale. The forces driving migration as a priority issue are: climate change, natural and manmade catastrophes, conflict, the demographic trends of an ageing industrialized population, an exponentially expanding jobless youth population in the developing world and widening North–South social and economic disparities.
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When Jamal’s sixteen-year-old nephew disappeared along the Eastern Route, he set out to find him. In #Yemen, Jamal deliberately placed himself in the hands of traffickers in his search. What followed was captivity, torture, and months of survival before they were finally able to escape. Now in #Djibouti, he is beginning to recover, but his story reveals the harsh realities migrants face along one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes. Read more: https://www.iom.int/ZmF
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In #Djibouti, humanitarian staff also carry memories that are heavy, painful, impossible to forget, but still they choose compassion each day. These are the stories that shape the way we understand loss, courage, and dignity. Here’s a piece from IOM Chief of Mission Tanja Pacifico, reflecting on what it means to support people along one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes: https://www.iom.int/ZmV
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As the conflict in Sudan approaches its third year, humanitarian needs continue to sharply rise with a reported 33.7 million in need of urgent global support. Since the crisis began in April 2023, 9 million people have been displaced, while 3.8 million have returned to areas perceived to be safe. Neighbouring countries continue to host large numbers of returning nationals. Many families are facing impossible choices: remain displaced without access to basic services, or return to communities deeply affected by conflict and damaged infrastructure. To respond to these growing needs, IOM is appealing for USD 277 million in 2026 to support vulnerable populations affected by displacement and conflict in Sudan and neighbouring countries.
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Three years after conflict erupted in Sudan, the scale of humanitarian need continues to grow. Today, 9 million people remain displaced in the country even as 3.8 million return. Millions have lost homes, livelihoods and access to basic services. IOM is appealing for USD 277 million in 2026 to sustain life-saving support and help communities begin rebuilding their futures. Read more:https://www.iom.int/Zmy
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Brazil doesn’t just open its doors – it opens its heart. In Roraima, we saw how welcome becomes a system: structured, coordinated and designed to meet people at moments of deep uncertainty. Through Operation Welcome, Brazil’s government, IOM and partners work side by side to ensure that families arriving from Venezuela are met with clarity, care and opportunity. From documentation and shelter to voluntary relocation across the country. Read this latest piece by IOM DMC Director Mohammedali Abunajela https://www.iom.int/Zmr
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Human trafficking remains one of the most pressing challenges affecting vulnerable communities worldwide. To strengthen prevention and response efforts, IOM and the Princess Alanood Charitable Foundation have partnered to advance anti-trafficking action and humanitarian leadership. The collaboration will focus on training, awareness, and youth engagement to empower communities and drive meaningful change. Find out more: https://www.iom.int/Zmj
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After WWII, millions across Europe were displaced and searching for stability. At the same time, countries in South America were seeking workers and technical expertise. In the early 1950s, ICEM (the organization that would become IOM) began coordinating migration movements across the Atlantic. Seventy-five years later, these early journeys remind us how organized migration helped rebuild lives while supporting economic recovery. Read more here: https://www.iom.int/Zm2