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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 7h
In Myanmar, displaced families faced difficult conditions in temporary shelters during the monsoon season.​ With Myanmar Humanitarian Fund support, IOM worked with Braveheart Foundation to provide essential household items to help families meet urgent needs.​
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 12h
This year, 400 #Rohingya are building vocational skills through a joint IOM–UNHCR initiative supported by Global Affairs Canada.​ They are gaining hands-on skills in plumbing, solar systems maintenance, and bakery and pastry production through 72-day vocational training.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 18/10/2026
Humanitarian needs remain significant across Myanmar. ​ With support from the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund, IOM and partners continue to provide critical assistance to communities in need, helping strengthen safety, well-being and dignity. ​ @unocha.org
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 17/10/2026
Listening without judgment can change a life.​ ​An IOM counsellor in Afghanistan reflects on creating safe spaces where people can seek support and find hope.​ Mental health support matters, every day.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 16/10/2026
This week, IOM supported ASEAN in convening the 19th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour (AFML) in the Philippines. ​ Governments, employers, workers’ representatives and civil society reaffirmed their commitment to safer migration pathways and stronger migrant worker protection across the region.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 16/10/2026
In remote Watnoat, Papua New Guinea, a landslide swept throughthe village, claiming four lives.​ ​ Help can often take hours to arrive, and neighbours are usually thefirst responders.​ ​Learn how the community is better preparing for when the nextdisaster strikes. 🎥
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 15/10/2026
Mongolia strengthens action against transnational organized crime.​ ​IOM and @UNODC briefed Mongolian authorities and partners on the latest transnational crime trends in the region, including online scams and trafficking for forced criminality.​ 🔗 shorturl.at/wWVDc
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 14/10/2026
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 14/10/2026
🏠 A safe home​ 📢 A trusted warning​ 🤝 A community-led plan.​ ​Floods, droughts and other climate-related hazards threaten lives and livelihoods. This #IDDRR, see how IOM works with communities to reduce risks, protect lives and prepare for disasters.​ @unmigration.bsky.social
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 14/10/2026
Asia-Pacific accounted for 74% of global disaster-induced internal displacements in 2025. Yesterday was the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Invest in prevention and preparedness to reduce disaster risks and displacement. 🔗 shorturl.at/yTLP6 @unmigration.bsky.social
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 13/10/2026
This International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, IOM is strengthening preparedness in Fiji’s at-risk communities.​ ​Eight new evacuation centres, built with the Government of Fiji, are helping families withstand extreme weather.​ Preparedness saves lives.​
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 12/10/2026
Behind every story of displacement are people with hopes, dreams and plans for the future.​ From Cox’s Bazar, IOM’s Muna Adhikari reflects on the people behind the statistics and the importance of protecting dignity, safety and hope.​ Read: shorturl.at/U8V3%E2%80%8B ​#IOM75
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 10/10/2026
​📽️ In Cox’s Bazar’s camps 🇧🇩, 28,000+ families live in areas at very high risk of landslides. IOM is helping make risky slopes safer across 17 camps. @unocha.org
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 10/10/2026
Mental health care is a human right. ​ ​Migrants and displaced people deserve access to the care they need, and a voice in shaping the support and services that affect their lives. ​ #WorldMentalHealthDay
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 09/10/2026
From commitment to action. Ahead of #COP31, Pacific leaders & partners met in Fiji to advance climate mobility solutions, from planned relocation and better data to rights-based approaches and financing. The focus: Pacific-led, people-centred action. shorturl.at/rha2V @iorikatoun.bsky.social
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 09/10/2026
Kao, IOM & UN Women are joining forces to advance the health and well-being of internal migrant women workers in Viet Nam’s industrial zones. ​ ​The 3-year initiative will expand access to sexual & reproductive health information, counselling and referral services. ​ Read more: shorturl.at/UUIdx
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 09/10/2026
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 09/10/2026
Escaping a scam compound was only the beginning for Fah.​ With support from IOM Thailand and the Immanuel Foundation, she is rebuilding her livelihood and working towards opening her own nail salon.​ Read her story: shorturl.at/0qZse
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 08/10/2026
Migration is more than movement. It supports livelihoods and economies.​ ​ In 2025, Asia and the Pacific received USD 343B in remittances — 43% of the global total.​ ​Explore more in the Asia–Pacific Migration Data Report 2026: shorturl.at/ZenAv @iom.int
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 05/10/2026
Knowing how to migrate safely can make a difference along the way.​ ​Through IOM’s safe migration training, Fah, Muhammed and Khin Mya Cho learned about their rights and safer choices. They are now sharing that knowledge with others.​ 🔗 shorturl.at/RKCfR ​
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 05/10/2026
With support from the Australian Government, IOM and the Provincial Disaster Office trained government counterparts in Wewak, Papua New Guinea. The training strengthened skills in data collection, verification & analysis to better inform disaster preparedness and response.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 04/10/2026
As climate risks grow, what drives people to move or stay?​ ​In Ha Noi, IOM Viet Nam and ISPAE, with support from the European Union, explored the use of data to better integrate human mobility into climate adaptation & development planning.​ More: shorturl.at/dzfdQ%E2%80%8B
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 03/10/2026
A blue flame is transforming lives in Cox’s Bazar. ​ Since 2018, IOM and partners' liquefied petroleum gas distribution programme has helped reduce safety risks, provided cleaner cooking and protected over 14,500 hectares of forest shared by Rohingya and host communities. 🌱💙​ @unocha.org
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 02/10/2026
Are you in Nadi, Fiji this week? Join us at Pre COP31 for a conversation on turning climate mobility commitments into action across the Pacific. 📅 8 Oct 2026 | 11:45–12:30 📍 Ballroom 5, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa Register: shorturl.at/6yr8h (1/2) @iorikatoun.bsky.social
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 02/10/2026
Sri Lanka has launched its National Implementation Plan for the Global Compact for Migration (2026-2028).​ ​Led by the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka with support from UN Migration Network, the plan strengthens coordinated, people-centred migration governance in Sri Lanka.​ ​More: shorturl.at/utngj
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 01/10/2026
New IOM guidance helps businesses in Viet Nam address risks faced by migrant workers. Explore tools to engage internal migrant & ethnic minority workers and strengthen responsible business practices. 🔗 shorturl.at/dRcRJ
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 30/09/2026
📢OUT NOW | In 2025, Asia & the Pacific recorded 22.18M disaster-induced internal displacements — around 74% of the global total.​ ​ IOM’s Asia-Pacific Migration Data Report 2026 explores this & other trends shaping migration across the region.​ ​Read: shorturl.at/a9UCf @iom.int
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 29/09/2026
📢 Happening tomorrow!​ What do the latest data reveal about migration and displacement across Asia and the Pacific?​ ​Join the launch of the Asia-Pacific Migration Data Report 2026.​ 🗓️ 30 Sep | 15:00–16:00 (GMT+7) ​ 🔗 RSVP: shorturl.at/xWYNV
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 29/09/2026
Trafficking in persons remains an important protection concern in #Cambodia.​ Understanding the situation and providing appropriate support are key to strengthening protection for migrants in vulnerable situations.​
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 28/09/2026
In #Nangarhar, Afghanistan, up to 200 people now come to the new Basic Health Centre each day for essential care.​ With the EU International Partnerships' support, IOM constructed the centre – with accessible facilities, clean water, and reliable solar power.​ Watch to learn more 👇
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 27/09/2026
For Rohingya families in Cox’s Bazar 🇧🇩, basic household items help them cope with challenging living conditions.​ With the Bangladesh Humanitarian Fund's support, IOM provided essential household supplies to 5,000+ #Rohingya families, helping them meet their basic needs.​ @unocha.org
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 25/09/2026
1 in 3 international migrants globally comes from Asia and the Pacific. ​ Explore key migration trends shaping the region at the launch of the Asia-Pacific Migration Data Report 2026. ​ ​ 📅 30 September | 15:00–16:00 (GMT+7) ​ 🔗 RSVP: shorturl.at/xWYNV
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 25/09/2026
As Nepal approaches the one-month mark since the floods, solidarity remains critical.​ A grant from Japan will strengthen IOM's support for the government-led response, through emergency shelter assistance and essential household items.​ More: shorturl.at/5vRbq
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 24/09/2026
Victims trafficked for forced criminality face more than being forced to commit crimes.​ ​Many endure violence, abuse and deprivation of basic needs. Some have lost their lives in scam compounds.​ Learn about the risks of trafficking and share to help raise awareness.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 23/09/2026
IOM, with the Governments of Japan and Sri Lanka, marked the handover of 63 of 135 transitional shelters for Cyclone Ditwah-affected families.​ ​Nearly 300,000 people were displaced at the emergency's peak.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 22/09/2026
Every day, people move between Myanmar and Thailand.​ Understanding who is moving, why, and the challenges they face helps inform better responses to cross-border mobility and support for migrants in need.​ ​Read IOM's DTM Insight report: shorturl.at/vqNW5 @iomdata.bsky.social
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 21/09/2026
Members of the Regional UN Migration Network for Asia-Pacific gathered to shape the Network’s 2026–28 workplan, strengthening support to countries in implementing the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).​ The focus: coordinated, demand-driven support that responds to country priorities.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 21/09/2026
We’re excited to welcome Sumnesh Joshi, a digital policy and technology expert with 25+ years of experience , to #BMIC8. ​ ​He’ll explore how trusted digital public infrastructure can support secure, inclusive and seamless mobility. @iom.int
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 20/09/2026
Human trafficking takes many forms, but they share a common purpose: profit through exploitation.​ Every form of exploitation causes harm and violates human dignity.​ Follow #LivesBehindScams to learn about the risks of trafficking and help raise awareness.​
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 19/09/2026
A health unit in Karachi, Pakistan, is now better equipped to serve vulnerable communities.​ With the Kingdom of the Netherlands' support, IOM Pakistan and the District Health Office rehabilitated the facility and improved its services.​ Patient flow is up 30%+.​
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 18/09/2026
In 2025, 74% of disaster-induced internal displacements worldwide occurred in Asia-Pacific.​ ​ What else do the latest data reveal?​ ​ Join the launch of the Asia-Pacific Migration Data Report 2026.​ ​ 🗓️ 30 Sep | 3–4 PM (GMT+7)​ 🔗 RSVP: shorturl.at/xWYNV @iomdata.bsky.social
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 17/09/2026
Labour migration is not a risk to manage – it is an opportunity to seize. ​ ​At #UNRBHR2026, IOM, the World Employment Confederation and partners explored how well-managed labour mobility systems can deliver positive outcomes for workers, employers and communities alike.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 16/09/2026
Climate mobility is about people, choices & resilience.​ With the support of the European Union, IOM is implementing a regional initiative in Southeast Asia to build communities' resilience to climate hazards and strengthen their capacity to adapt.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 15/09/2026
Resilient supply chains are a shared responsibility. ​ At #UNRBHR2026, IOM joined Bonsucro to discuss how governments, businesses and supply chain actors can collaborate to strengthen human rights due diligence and build resilience across the sugarcane sector in Asia.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 15/09/2026
At #UNRBHR2026, IOM, Article One, Google and iSEE convened a workshop to share emerging tools aimed at strengthening worker participation in supply chain due diligence processes and gathering feedback on pilot initiatives. @ec.europa.eu
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 15/09/2026
In Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee settlement, IOM helps reduce disaster risks through practical improvements like stairways, drainage systems and solar lights.​ Every improvement helps protect lives and support dignified living conditions.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 14/09/2026
At the 14th Economic Corridors Forum in Vientiane, IOM joined partners in advancing inclusive labour mobility across the Greater Mekong Subregion.​ ​IOM highlighted how mobility pathways can connect workers to opportunities while ensuring growth benefits communities.​
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 14/09/2026
At #UNRBHR2026, IOM and @ilo brought together governments, businesses, workers & civil society to discuss access to remedy for migrant workers – from grievance mechanisms to repayment of recruitment fees.​ ​Effective remedy strengthens workers' rights & responsible recruitment.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 14/09/2026
Climate change is reshaping where and how people live.​ Across Southeast Asia, growing exposure to climate hazards is increasing mobility risks. ​With the support of the European Union, IOM is implementing a regional initiative to strengthen climate adaptation and resilience.
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IOM Asia Pacific @roasiapacific.iom.int · 13/09/2026
What may look like a credible job offer can turn out to be exploitation. ​ Across Asia and the Pacific, people are deceived, coerced or trafficked into forced criminality, including online scams. ​ Understanding the signs and risks helps prevent trafficking and protect victims.
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