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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 19/02/2026
Stronger together for people in crisis. IOM and @ifrc.org now jointly lead the Global Shelter, Land and Site Coordination Cluster – driving faster, fairer, and more people-centred humanitarian action worldwide. Press release: iom.int/ZW3
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IOM and IFRC Assume Co-Leadership of Global Shelter, Land and Site Coordination Cluster
Geneva, 19 February 2026 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have assumed joint leadership of the new G...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 05/12/2025
At just 21, Aisha faced a forced marriage arranged by her family. Her refusal led to years of confinement, abuse, and isolation. Now free, her story reminds us why #16DaysOfActivism is about supporting women and giving them real choice. Read more here: www.iom.int/ZA2
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 04/12/2025
As we mark #16DaysOfActivism, we emphasize the need to ensure emergency planning includes steps to reduce the risks of GBV from day one through safer infrastructure, trained staff, and accessible services.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 27/11/2025
For the #16DaysOfActivism, Tanha* reminds us what resilience looks like. From the camps of Cox’s Bazar to safety in #Thailand, she has turned her pain into purpose, caring for others and helping build #SafeSpaces where healing can begin. Read her story here: www.iom.int/ZAN
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 26/11/2025
IOM and partners are delivering tents to displaced families in #Gaza amid the ceasefire. With heavy rains hitting Gaza, high-quality emergency shelter is more urgent than ever.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 25/11/2025
Women and girls bear the heaviest burden of violence. Stigma and barriers too often block their access to essential support. #16DaysOfActivism is our opportunity to address these barriers and recommit to creating the safe spaces women deserve in the world.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 14/11/2025
IOM teams are supporting early recovery in communities hit by #TyphoonTino and #SuperTyphoonUwan in the #Philippines. Shelter materials, essential relief items, and strengthened preparedness are helping families rebuild and stay safe from future storms. iom.int/ZQv
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IOM Boosts Relief and Preparedness Following Typhoons in the Philippines
Manila, 14 November 2025 – Working closely with the Government of the Philippines, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has mobilized emergency teams and early recovery support following...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 14/11/2025
IOM and airbnb.org are providing free emergency stays for displaced families and frontline responders. From repair kits to temporary housing for essential workers, support is reaching the hardest-hit communities as they rebuild. www.iom.int/ZQt
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IOM and Airbnb.org Mobilize Shelter for Jamaicans Displaced by Hurricane Melissa
Geneva/Kingston, 14 November 2025  – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Airbnb.org
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 13/11/2025
An EF3 tornado has devastated Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in southern Brazil, destroying 90% of the city. IOM has deployed an emergency team to deliver aid and support recovery efforts for displaced families. Press release 👉 iom.int/ZQF
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IOM Deploys Emergency Team to Support Tornado-Affected Communities in Southern Brazil
Paraná, Brazil, 12 November 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has deployed an emergency team to Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in southern Brazil to deliver immediate assistance and supp...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 29/10/2025
As Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and neighbouring countries, IOM teams are working with national authorities to deliver life-saving aid where it’s needed most.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 28/10/2025
As Hurricane Melissa threatens #Jamaica with catastrophic winds and flooding, IOM teams are working with the Government and partners to pre-position critical relief supplies and support those most at risk. Our focus: saving lives and ensuring dignity for all. www.iom.int/ZQo
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 28/10/2025
IOM is scaling up health security operations across Africa, responding to the Ebola outbreak in #DRCongo and supporting mpox preparedness in 15 countries. From border screenings to workforce training, we are helping keep mobile communities safe. Read👇 www.iom.int/ZMv
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IOM Ramps Up Ebola and Mpox Response in Africa
Geneva/Nairobi, 27 October 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is scaling up health security operations across Africa, responding swiftly to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic ...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 24/10/2025
IOM is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 40 lives off the coast of Mahdia, #Tunisia, after a boat carrying 70 migrants capsized. We extend our condolences to the victims’ families and urge coordinated action to prevent further loss of life along the Central Mediterranean. www.iom.int/ZM9
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IOM Spokesperson on Deadly Boat Capsize off Tunisia’s Coast
Geneva/Tunis, 23 October 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life off the coast of Mahdia, Tunisia, where a boat carrying 70 migrants cap...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 23/10/2025
After 900+ days of conflict, families are returning to #Khartoum to rebuild their lives. Their courage is remarkable, but Sudan remains in crisis. IOM, @unhcr.org , @unicef.org & @wfp.org call for action to protect civilians and deliver lifesaving aid. www.iom.int/ZMV
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IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP Urge Immediate Action to Address Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
Geneva/New York/Port Sudan, 23 October 2025 – Four United Nations agencies today called for urgent international attention on the crisis in Sudan, to address the immense suffering and growing dangers ...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 20/10/2025
IOM mourns the loss of lives in two shipwrecks off #Lampedusa this weekend. At least 23 people died and 11 survived Friday's tragedy at sea. On Sunday, 3 more lives were lost and many people remain in critical condition. IOM staff are on the ground assisting survivors.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 16/10/2025
Over 1M people in #Haiti have been displaced by violence, with women and children making up over half of all those uprooted. IOM calls for urgent and sustained support to restore dignity and foster lasting peace. www.iom.int/ZMu
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Displacement in Haiti Reaches Record High as 1.4 Million People Flee Violence
Geneva/Port-au-Prince, 15 October 2025 – The number of people displaced by violence and instability in Haiti has reached an unprecedented level, with more than 1.4 million people forced from their hom...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 13/10/2025
In Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, floods once brought fear and destruction. Now, the community is adapting to the rain, turning floods into harvests and restoring their land. Read more 👉 www.iom.int/ZMA
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 13/10/2025
Disasters displaced a record 46M people in 2024. Yet prevention remains severely underfunded. On #DRRDay, IOM calls to fund resilience, not disasters. Every dollar in preparedness protects lives, dignity & resources. Read more: www.iom.int/ZMM
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IOM Chief Highlights Record Disaster Displacement and Calls for Resilience Funding
Geneva, 13 October 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is urging greater investment in disaster risk reduction and resilience-building efforts, warning that intensifying disasters and climate impacts are driving record levels of displacement and demand a decisive shift in global financing priorities.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 13/10/2025
Every year, millions are displaced by disasters. These losses are not inevitable. They depend on the choices we make today. Let’s invest in resilience, not disasters. #DRRDay 🌍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R50...
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Fund Resilience, Not Disasters | IDDRR 2025 Trailer
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 10/10/2025
At today's UN interagency briefing on Sudan, IOM spotlighted the urgent humanitarian crisis: the world’s largest displacement crisis with 9.8M IDPs and 4.3M cross-border movements. Funding gaps threaten lifesaving aid. Stand with us, support action for Sudan’s most vulnerable.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 08/10/2025
After fleeing #Ukraine at 88, Yuri found himself alone in #Moldova. At a Mental Health Community Centre in the capital, therapeutic activities and small conversations helped him cope with displacement and loneliness. Healing begins with support. www.iom.int/ZMT
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 08/10/2025
Migrants drive progress. When supported with access to jobs, education & healthcare, they uplift both their communities and the ones that welcome them. Maira Moita, IOM’s RD for Latin America & the Caribbean calls for inclusive integration across the region. www.iom.int/Zg9
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 07/10/2025
From stigma to system. Dr. Yacoub returned to #Somaliland with a vision: make mental health care a national priority. Today, thanks to his persistence, services exist in six cities, reaching 25,000+ people and breaking the chains of shame. www.iom.int/ZMS
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 06/10/2025
In the longer term, people will need continued support to rebuild their lives and regain safety and dignity.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 06/10/2025
Livia listens, supports, and heals. From Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago, she helps young survivors of trafficking rebuild their lives, one story and one step at a time. www.iom.int/ZMi
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 05/10/2025
In #Haiti, teachers like Edens continue to teach in schools that act as shelters for people displaced due to violence. On #WorldTeachersDay, we salute their courage & commitment that instills hope & stability in their students despite the challenges. www.iom.int/ZMo
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 04/10/2025
IOM Goodwill Ambassador Dimash Qudaibergen uses the power of music to spotlight humanitarian crises on his “Strangers” world tour. www.iom.int/ZMw
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IOM Goodwill Ambassador, Famous Artist Dimash Qudaibergen Champions Unity in World Tour
Geneva, 3 October 2025 – The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced a new collaboration with Goodwill Ambassador and internationally renowned artist Dimash Qudaibergen.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 03/10/2025
From honoring humanitarians, to forging partnerships & shaping dialogue, #UNGA80 reminded us that migration is not just a policy debate. It is a human story. Read more about IOMs role here: www.iom.int/ZMk
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 03/10/2025
Amy Pope - IOM Chief met His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to reaffirm a shared commitment to migration and humanity. In Lampedusa, this commitment comes to life, with migrants receiving life-saving support from IOM teams and local partners. www.iom.int/ZM4
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IOM Director General Meets Pope Leo XIV: Call for Urgent Reform to Protect Migrants and End Smugglers’ Exploitation
Rome/Geneva, 2 October 2025 – The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope, concluded a two-day visit to Italy today that included her first official audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, as well as a field mission to Lampedusa, the main landing point for migrants arriving by sea.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 03/10/2025
Sometimes, all a wounded soul needs is a safe space… and a crayon️. In Obock, #Djibouti, Kadija at IOM’s Migrant Response Centre helps survivors of one of the world’s deadliest migration routes reclaim their childhood, and hope again. www.iom.int/Zgt
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 02/10/2025
Migrant women face increased risks during their journeys, including sexual exploitation, violence, insecurity to name a few. Despite the risks, women continue to move in search of a better life. IOM continues to support communities to ensure their journeys remain safe and dignified.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 02/10/2025
From Syria to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hatija has walked the same uncertain road. Today, she helps new arrivals find comfort and strength at the Ušivak Centre, showing that healing often begins with being heard. www.iom.int/Zgy
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 01/10/2025
“Even in the darkest moments, hope can still survive.” Jean-Christophe, once a survivor of 2010 earthquake, is now a frontline responder helping communities access clean water and sanitation in #Haiti www.iom.int/ZgH
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 01/10/2025
Meet Karim, the heart behind Payasitas Oli Oli. Once displaced from #Venezuela, today she and her daughters bring laughter and hope to children in #Colombia – proving that even after loss, dreams can be reborn. www.iom.int/ZgV
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 30/09/2025
Thousands remain stranded, unable to return home in #SouthSudan. Every day of waiting exposes them to even greater challenges. Learn more about the plight of returnees: www.iom.int/ZgK
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 29/09/2025
In Abu Shouk camp, Jamila clings to hope while raising four children alone. Her husband is missing, her home destroyed – yet her resolve endures: ‘I won’t allow my children to starve.’ #Sudan faces one of the world’s largest displacement crises. www.iom.int/Zgz
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 10/09/2025
By prioritizing women and youth, the KFW German-funded “Opportunities” project will expand access to jobs, strengthen community ties, and ensure those often excluded from decision making can shape more inclusive and resilient futures in #Ecuador. Read more here: www.iom.int/ZgN
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Germany Contributes EUR 25 Million for IOM-Supported Women and Youth Project in Ecuador
Geneva/Quito, 9 September 2025 – The Government of Germany has committed EUR 25 million to a new project supporting migrants, returnees, and host communities in Ecuador, with a particular focus on wom...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 09/09/2025
IOM is deeply concerned by the rising civilian casualties in #Ukraine. Millions remain displaced, and urgent action is needed to protect civilians and deliver lifesaving humanitarian aid. Read more here: www.iom.int/Zgf
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IOM Spokesperson on Recent Attacks in Ukraine
Geneva/Kyiv, 9 September 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) remains deeply concerned by the continued rise in civilian casualties across Ukraine. More than 20 people were killed...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 09/09/2025
50 trained community volunteers in #Togo 60 agents providing treatments in #Guinea Prevention mapping exercises in #SierraLeone IOM remains committed to supporting efforts to stop the spread of Mpox in West and Central Africa. Read more here: www.iom.int/ZgG
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IOM Expands Support to Contain Mpox Threat in West and Central Africa
Dakar, 9 September 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is ramping up its efforts to contain the spread of Mpox in West and Central Africa, reinforcing border health systems and e...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 02/09/2025
Migrant insights are vital to shaping fair labour mobility. Partnering with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, IOM has launched the Amplifying Migrant Voices initiative to ensure migrant perspectives directly inform policy and practice. Read more here: www.iom.int/Zg4
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IOM and Robert Bosch Stiftung Partner to Put Migrant Perspectives at the Centre of Labour Mobility
Geneva/Berlin, 1 September 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, a leading philanthropic foundation based in Europe, have launched a new initiative c...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 25/08/2025
After decades of crisis, #Somalia is writing a new story. One featuring climate-smart agriculture, inclusive sustainability and communities coming together to build the kind of future they deserve. www.iom.int/ZYb
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 22/08/2025
“Displacement should not define people’s futures but become a stepping stone to recovery.” Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels launched IOM Nigeria's 2025–2027 strategy, reaffirming commitment to durable solutions and stronger migration governance. Press Release👇 www.iom.int/ZY6
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IOM Deputy Director General Advances Durable Solutions on Visit to Nigeria
Geneva/Abuja, 22 August 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Deputy Director General for Operations, Ugochi Daniels, has concluded a four-day visit to Nigeria, reaffirming IOM’s c...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 21/08/2025
#Gaza is on the brink. IOM is ready to deliver aid. We have the supplies. All we need is access. The time for action is not tomorrow. It is now.
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 12/08/2025
"Meet the 40 young change makers from across #Africa taking climate action to the next level! From innovating early warning systems to leading grassroots adaptation, they’re shaping the future of climate mobility." iom.int/ZY3
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IOM Names 2025 Cohort of Youth Leaders for Climate and Migration Initiatives in Africa
Dakar/Nairobi/Cairo, 12 August 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has officially announced the selection of 40 young changemakers from across Africa to accelerate youth-led acti...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 11/08/2025
IOM and the Brazilian Federal Government have launched a new programme, as a coordinated response to protect and reintegrate nationals returning in vulnerable situations. Everyone deserves the chance to rebuild with dignity. iom.int/ZYJ
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Brazilian Federal Government Partners with IOM to Strengthen Returnee Assistance
Brasília, Brazil – With the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Brazilian Federal Government has just launched the “This is Brazil” programme, a nationwide initiative to...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 31/07/2025
3.6 million people displaced. Nearly half of #Somalia’s population is impacted by climate disasters. On her visit, Deputy Director General @daniels_ugochi called for climate financing to reach those hit hardest, yet who contributed least to the crisis. www.iom.int/Zfb
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 30/07/2025
We know what’s needed. We are ready to respond. With access, IOM supplies are ready to go. Let aid in. #Gaza
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 30/07/2025
“Until we start protecting people who’ve been exploited, we aren’t making progress against human trafficking.” - @IOMchief On #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking we call for the recognition of survivors as victims not criminals. www.iom.int/Zfu
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IOM Calls for Stronger Legal Protections for Victims of Forced Criminality
Geneva, 30 July 2025 – As the world marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling for urgent and coordinated action to address one o...
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 25/07/2025
As conflict rages on, over a million displaced people are returning home to #Sudan. They’re returning to widespread devastation and a lack of services. Sudan’s future hinges on urgent support, lasting peace, and the resilience of its people. iom.int/ZfP
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IOM - UN Migration @iom.int · 21/07/2025
IOM & @unhcr.org unveil a first-of-its-kind "train-to-hire" programme in Asia-Pacific! With support from Government of 🇦🇺, the initiative connects skilled refugees with global job opportunities - bridging labour gaps & offering pathways to dignity, not desperation. www.iom.int/ZfM
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IOM and UNHCR Launch ‘Train-to-Hire' Initiative to Boost International Refugee Employment
Geneva, 21 July 2025 – In a move to strengthen refugee access to international labour markets, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have launched a pion...
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