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Official page of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Global Office in Brussels. globalofficebrussels.iom.int

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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 30/06/2026
“Ireland’s Presidency arrives as the EU has begun the process of turning hard-fought reforms into credible results on migration”, - our Director Lukas Gehrke IOM's recommendations for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU are out! Read more 👇 globalofficebrussels.iom.int/news/iom-cal...
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IOM Calls for Balanced, Sustainable Delivery on Migration under Irish EU Presidency
Brussels, 29 June 2026 – As Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) at a decisive moment for migration management, the International Organization for Migrat...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 29/06/2026
IOM's @iom.int Annual Report 2025 is out: 🔸Reached 17.8M people in 170+ countries amid record displacement 🔸IOM's DTM tracked 166M+ people, informing 95% of global humanitarian plans 🔸Supported 16.8M people toward durable solutions to displacement Read more: www.iom.int/news/iom-rea...
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IOM Reached 17.8 Million People Worldwide Amid Record Displacement in 2025
Geneva, 25 June 2026 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) supported 17.8 million people across 170 countries and territories in 2025, according to its Annual Report released today on t...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 16/06/2026
Exceeding 653 billion USD globally, #remittances are one of the world’s most impactful financial flows. With 5 out of the top 10 remittance-sending countries in Europe, diaspora are more than senders, they are strategic partners, driving local development & inclusive growth. #FamilyRemittances Day
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 12/06/2026
‼️As the EU Migration Pact enters into effect, it offers an opportunity to apply a more effective, coherent European system. Jointly with @unhcr.org, IOM stresses the importance of sustainable, rights-based implementation that delivers results for all. globalofficebrussels.iom.int/news/iom-unh...
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IOM-UNHCR: EU Pact Offers Hope for Better Migration Management and Fairer Asylum Systems
Geneva, 12 June 2026 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomed the entry into force today of the European Union’s Pact on Migration and Asylum as ...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 26/05/2026
Lebanon's migrant workers, among those hit hardest by the fighting, have stepped up to support others in their community struggling to get by. According to our data, #Lebanon hosts some 164,000 migrants from more than 80 nationalities, most of them women. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
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Migrants step up to support community in war-hit Beirut
At a busy Beirut centre, migrant volunteers stirred pots of okra soup and shaped balls of the African staple fufu, keeping food coming for those caught between the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.Here, Le...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 06/05/2026
The #IMRF2026 is the only global forum for reviewing progress on migration and setting priorities - crucial as the EU Migration Pact comes info force in June. Our Director, Lukas Gehrke, and @UN in Brussels Director @camillabruckner.bsky.social share their message from Brussels. 👇
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 27/04/2026
👋 Meet Rita, IOM Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer in #Lebanon. Through #EU funding, IOM is expanding mental health support for conflict‑ and displacement‑affected communities while helping youth build resilience and social cohesion. 🎙️ tinyurl.com/3khv7t32
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3Q TALKS: Promoting Individual and Communal Mental Health, Psychosocial Well-being, and Social Cohesion in Beirut - EU Medbridge
Rita Tayeh, National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer at International Organization for Migration in Lebanon, speaks about an European Union-funded initiative supporting individuals and ...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 14/04/2026
As the war in #Sudan enters its 4th year, the humanitarian system is under growing strain. Human needs are outpacing our ability to respond. Supply chains are disrupted and costs are rising. Without urgent, sustained funding, aid cannot keep pace. 👇 www.iom.int/news/aid-sys...
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Aid System Under Pressure as Needs Continue to Grow Three Years into Sudan War
Geneva, 14 April 2026 – As the conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year, the humanitarian response is coming under increasing strain as needs continue to grow across the country and the wider region. ...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 30/03/2026
IOM welcomes the Council's adoption of the EU Talent Pool. With 4 in 5 small and medium businesses in the EU struggling to find skilled workers, IOM is ready to help match migrants with job opportunities in an ethical and transparent way.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 26/03/2026
The war in Sudan is at a tipping point and could trigger a new refugee crisis, the head of the U.N. migration agency there has told POLITICO. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/suda...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 24/03/2026
Our data shows that more than 130,000 people have crossed into the Syrian Arab Republic and over 1 million people have been displaced inside #Lebanon since early March, as the war in the Middle East drives growing cross-border movements and displacement across the region. www.iom.int/news/1m-disp...
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1M Displaced, 130K Cross Borders Amid Escalating Regional Conflict, New IOM Data
Geneva, 24 March 2026 – More than 130,000 people have crossed into the Syrian Arab Republic and over 1 million people have been displaced inside Lebanon since early March, as the war in the Middle Eas...
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IOM Austria @austria.iom.int · 20/03/2026
Die Lage im #Iran und der gesamten Region bleibt komplex. Lukas Gehrke, Direktor des IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int, berichtet im Ö1 Interview: Wo wird humanitäre Unterstützung momentan am dringendsten benötigt, und wann verlassen Menschen ein Land. oe1.orf.at/player/20260...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 17/03/2026
Over one million people are now displaced in #Lebanon as the humanitarian situation worsens across the region. Needs are rising fast, and IOM has launched an appeal to scale up assistance for displaced communities, including migrants. Learn more: iom.int/ZWL
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 12/03/2026
The escalating crisis in the Middle East is also affecting migrants across the region. Workers, students and people in transit face uncertainty, limited options and rising protection risks. IOM is working with our partners to support those in need.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 04/03/2026
"Deepening EU-IOM cooperation in 2026 will be essential to delivering practical, people-centred solutions that save lives, strengthen protection & respond to changing realities on the ground." - @iomchief.iom.int More on the EU–IOM Senior Officials Meeting 👉 tinyurl.com/ybsmtr6z
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EU and IOM Set Course for Continued Strong Migration Cooperation in 2026
Brussels, 3 March 2026 – Amid a rapidly evolving mobility landscape marked by persistent crises, regional conflicts, loss of life along migration routes and rising humanitarian needs in a resource con...
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Belén Martínez Carbonell @eeas-secgen.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Productive exchange with IOM DG Amy Pope at the EU–IOM Senior Officials’ Meeting. We reaffirmed strong EU–IOM cooperation on comprehensive migration responses and partnership with countries of origin and transit.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 26/02/2026
"As discussions turn to their possible end, many families will face a difficult choice: return to a country still under attack and struggling to keep the lights on or remain abroad, facing an unclear future," writes Robert Turner, the Chief of Mission of IOM Ukraine, in this op-ed.
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While global attention is divided, the largest displacement crisis in Europe is deepening
I came to Ukraine in September of last year, well into the fourth year of the war that had already reshaped the country's geography, economy, and daily life. Having worked for decades in conflict sett...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 20/02/2026
The EU and IOM have launched a new initiative in South Sudan, advancing: 🏘️ Urban planning 🌱 Livelihoods 📜 Land & property systems 🌍 Climate resilience Supporting communities to rebuild safely & with dignity - with thanks to @ec.europa.eu More info 👇 tinyurl.com/2vh3fzyr
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EU, IOM Launch New Initiative to Help Displacement-Affected Communities Rebuild in South Sudan
Juba, 20 February 2026 – The European Union (EU) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have today launched a new initiative to help displaced communities in South Sudan rebuild their ...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 06/02/2026
Three years after the #Türkiye earthquakes, families are still rebuilding their lives. Thanks to @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu funding, IOM has recently supported nearly 400 Turkish and Syrian families with essential winter aid. A further 700 will be reached in 2026. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5apau9e2
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Three Years On, Türkiye’s Earthquake Survivors Navigate Recovery
Hatay, Türkiye - Three years after the earthquakes that devastated Türkiye’s southeast, families in the hardest-hit provinces continue to rebuild their lives
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 04/02/2026
Grateful for the chance to contribute to the EU's Fair Labour Mobility Package. Migrants are not only beneficiaries, they are agents of fair labour mobility in the EU. Aiming for a more efficient Single Market and inclusive, resilient EU! Read our take: tinyurl.com/2bpca3ja @ec.europa.eu
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 28/01/2026
Speaking to @vs-maier.bsky.social ORF in Cyprus, @iomchief.iom.int Amy Pope delves into the issues the EU is facing on returns, as well as challenges for countries like Syria & Afghanistan. The approach has to be comprehensive and sustainable, with rights & dignity upheld. on.orf.at/video/143089...
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EU will verstärkt abschieben | Preis für Rindfleisch stark gestiegen - ORF III AKTUELL vom 26.01.2026
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Amy Pope - IOM Chief @iomchief.iom.int · 22/01/2026
Great to meet Hans Leijtens today to reaffirm the strength of IOM– @frontex.bsky.social cooperation. Together, we explored how to advance migration management that is effective, humane, and grounded in fundamental rights - at the heart of our shared commitment.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 21/01/2026
With support from the #EU and other donors, IOM works for durable peace and recovery in #SouthSudan. Between 2024-2025, USD 750,000 boosted local economies, 439 businesses were supported, creating 750 jobs for youth, returnees, internally displaced persons, and host community. 🔗 bit.ly/4jR37bc
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 06/01/2026
Millions of children are on the move, fleeing conflicts, disasters and seeking safety. Yet many remain invisible in data and policy. 👉The report by the International Data Alliance for Children on the Move highlights their experiences and needs: lnkd.in/eSVyg8_M With thanks to the European Union.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 18/12/2025
Hope is taking root in #Ethiopia. In Jimma, returnees from Sudan are building poultry & dairy cooperatives that feed their communities, revive local markets, and support the futures they came home to rebuild. With thanks to @ec.europa.eu 🙏 #IMD2025 tinyurl.com/4vfy47ew
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Ethiopian Returnees Strengthen Local Markets Through New
Jimma, Ethiopia – On the outskirts of Jimma in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, a group of women and men gather every morning around a cluster of chicken houses
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 18/12/2025
“IOM welcomes the opportunity to work closely with the Cyprus EU Presidency in advancing a comprehensive EU migration agenda,” - Lukas Gehrke, Director, IOM Global Office in Brussels. Our recommendations to the Cyprus EU Presidency are out‼️More info 👇 globalofficebrussels.iom.int/news/iom-iss...
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IOM Issues Migration Recommendations to the Incoming Cyprus EU Presidency
Brussels, 16 December 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has released its recommendations on migration to the incoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 18/12/2025
A young man’s return to #Cameroon set him on a new path in healthcare, showing how migration can spark opportunity & strengthen communities. On International Migrants Day, we celebrate stories like this, made possible through the IOM–EU partnership. #IMD2025 #MigrationMatters tinyurl.com/yb945vjd
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A Journey Back Home to Cameroon Sets a Young Man on a Path to
Yaoundé, Cameroon – Christo checks his phone between rides in Yaoundé’s morning traffic. A new notification appears. He immediately knows what it means: another
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 10/12/2025
During the #COP30 debrief, we discussed how the Belém Political Package recognizes the climate vulnerability and rights of migrants. This ensures their participation in the Just Transition, addressing loss and damage & includes migration in measuring climate adaptation progress.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 08/12/2025
At the EU #WaterResilienceForum, IOM discussed with Commissioner Roswall @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu how to include migrants in water resilience approaches, ensure access to water & hygiene for all, and support sustainable agriculture - offering lessons the EU can build on.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 05/12/2025
🌍 Reintegration is about thriving, not just returning. Through the IOM–EU partnership, returning migrants in Africa now have a mentorship network to share skills, build resilience and inspire hope. 🤝 tinyurl.com/muthunuf
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IOM, UN Volunteers Launch Mentorship Network for Returning Migrants in Africa
Dakar, 5 December 2025 – The International Organization for Migration and the United Nations Volunteers programme have launched a new mentorship network to support migrants as they reintegrate into th...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 26/11/2025
In #SouthSudan, Awrelia stepped up to revive her local women’s group, helping other women find their voice & advocate for their rights. With thanks to support from the European Union 🙏 Read her story: tinyurl.com/4k3t2bwa #16DaysOfActivism
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A New Generation of Women Leaders Is Inspiring Change in South
Wau, South Sudan – Awrelia knows what it’s like to be silenced. Born into a family that didn’t believe in educating girls, she had to stay home while her
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 20/11/2025
Another positive step towards effective EU migration governance! IOM is engaged in supporting evidence- and rights-based mobility, upholding fair recruitment standards and promoting multi-stakeholder cooperation. Ready to leverage our global network to raise awareness among jobseekers & employers.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 14/11/2025
As the world transitions to a greener economy, no one should be left behind. Migrants help fill gaps in green jobs & bring valuable skills. Protecting their rights & including their voices is essential for a truly just transition. #COP30 🔗 tinyurl.com/374hue6c
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 31/10/2025
🤝 The EU-IOM partnership supports Gambian migrants through reintegration and skills development. A new EU-funded initiative is boosting social support systems and opening talent mobility pathways—empowering returnees and strengthening communities. tinyurl.com/y42vaf6z
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New EU-supported Initiative Strengthens Social Support and Reintegration Mechanisms for Gambian Migrants and Boosts Talent Mobility Pathways
Banjul, 28 October 2025 – The European Union (EU) jointly with The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation (Enabel),The Gambian Red Cross Socie...
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QCEA @qcea.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
👋 Meet panellists at our upcoming ' #Migration, #Peace and #Security Roundtable' - happening in just a week!
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United Nations in Brussels @unbrussels.org · 24/10/2025
This year, the UN marks its 80th anniversary. 8 decades of working for people and planet. Despite challenges, the United Nations continues to prove that global problems need global solutions. #UN80
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 23/10/2025
The first step to helping people who flee conflicts and disasters is to know where they are and what they need. With support from the European Union, IOM’s Data Lifelines initiative strengthens the Displacement Tracking Matrix, ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 13/10/2025
In Latin America, IOM and the European Union have launched Prepárate+, a new initiative that puts people and inclusion at the centre of disaster preparedness. Women, migrants and displaced people will help build safer, more resilient communities. Read more: tinyurl.com/ycea97h7
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 13/10/2025
With support from the European Union, IOM helped a community in Somalia build flood regulation structures, plant trees and restore vegetation to prevent flooding and protect against sandstorms. Let’s invest in resilience, not disasters. #DRRDay 🔗 tinyurl.com/nhzsy6vc
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A Village in Somalia Learns to Live with the Rain
Harqabobe, Somalia – On nights when storm clouds gathered over the valley, fear ran through the community. “When it rained, we worried what might come from the
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 10/10/2025
With support from the European Union, IOM helped Abdoulaye rebuild his life in Chad — offering trauma counseling, vocational training, and hope after surviving a deadly shipwreck. 🔗 His story: tinyurl.com/msxtvas7 #WorldMentalHealthDay
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After the Storm: Abdoulaye’s Journey to Healing and Hope
When Abdoulaye* regained consciousness on a Tunisian beach, he found himself surrounded by bodies: children, friends, people who had shared his dream. Seawater
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 10/10/2025
In Guinea, IOM helps returning migrants heal invisible scars through mental health care and reintegration services so that they can rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience. With thanks to support from the European Union 🙏 🔗 tinyurl.com/4p2z9n4r #WorldMentalHealthDay
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They bear with themselves the weight of journeys marked by
They bear with themselves the weight of journeys marked by hardship, broken dreams, and sometimes trauma. For some, there were detention centers.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 10/10/2025
From Syria to Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hatija has walked the same uncertain road. Today, she helps migrants find comfort & strength at the Ušivak Reception Centre, showing that healing often begins with being heard. With thanks to support from the European Union. 🙏 iom.int/Zgy #WorldMentalHealthDay
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 10/10/2025
In times of hardship, IOM, with funding from the European Union is helping Ghanaian returnees like Ampem heal invisible wounds through vital mental health support and reintegration services. 🔗His story: t.ly/4GrCK #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Beyond the Journey: Facing the Hidden Wounds of Return Migra
When Ampem walked into the New Hope Wellness Centre in Ghana's Ashanti Region in May 2025, he carried with him both fear and determination. For nearly two years
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 26/09/2025
✈️ Port Sudan ➡️ Kano: IOM has facilitated the safe return of 151 Nigerian nationals from #Sudan through its Voluntary Humanitarian Return programme — the third such flight this year amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict. 🙏 With thanks to funding from @ec.europa.eu 🔗 tinyurl.com/2xymuunf
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IOM Facilitates Safe Return of Nigerian Nationals from Conflict-Affected Sudan
Port Sudan / Kano — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has facilitated the safe return of 151 Nigerian nationals from Sudan through a charter flight as part of its Voluntary Humanitari...
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 16/09/2025
In 2024, 41,779 children arrived in Europe via sea & land - a 25% drop from 2023. Yet, over half were unaccompanied & many faced violence. Find out more in the new factsheet by UNHCR, UNICEF & IOM tinyurl.com/zfeu89w2 © UNHCR/Alessandro Penso
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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 Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 08/09/2025
Across #Ethiopia's Tigray region, IOM, with support from the European Union #EU, delivers life-saving assistance helping displaced communities reclaim stability and strengthen resilience in the face of ongoing uncertainty. 🔗Their stories - from survival to rebuilding: tinyurl.com/4ejcceet
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The Unbroken Spirits of Northern Ethiopia, Chapter 1: Becoming
Maidimu, Ethiopia – In the fractured hills of Tigray, resilience has become both a burden and a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of people forced from their
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 05/09/2025
Forced to flee the war in Ukraine at age 97, Zinaida rediscovers everyday life with her daughter in Tiraspol, #Moldova. Thanks to IOM's cash assistance programme funded by the European Union, Zinaida - who turned 100 this year - is able to meet basic needs & live with dignity. tinyurl.com/2s3xtd34
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The lifelong journey of mother and daughter reunites in Tiraspol
Tiraspol - Three years ago, at the age of 97, Zinaida fled the war in Ukraine to join her daughter Ludmila, 73, on the Left Bank of the Nistru River. The
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 01/09/2025
Today we mark the first anniversary of the IOM Global Office in Brussels. From policy to projects, the IOM-EU partnership is addressing global challenges, advancing good migration governance, supporting development and powering humanitarian action. Stay tuned here for more.
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IOM Global Office Brussels @iomateu.iom.int · 29/08/2025
This is a great initiative. Thank you @ec.europa.eu and the Greek Government for trust in IOM to implement such a constructive part of making migration work for all with positive, long-term social and economic impact. #NextGenerationEU travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
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EU Initiative In Greece Set To Enhance Employment Opportunities For Migrants With Targeted Skills Training In Key Sectors - Travel And Tour World
The European Union has launched a new initiative in Greece, funding a career training programme aimed at equipping migrants and refugees with the necessary skills to enter key sectors of the economy, ...
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