Press release

India presents action plan for Colombo Process Chairmanship

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Geneva, 28 June – The Colombo Process membership convened today under the leadership of India to discuss the future direction of the Colombo Process and India's priorities for its two-year Chairmanship.

As Chair, India presented to the Member States its vision for a substantive programme to revitalize the work of the Colombo Process, drawing on India's own strength in facilitating regular migration pathways and optimizing the mutual benefits for labour-sending and labour-receiving countries.

IOM and Netherlands Extend COMPASS Initiative to Strengthen Migrant Protections

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Geneva, 27 June - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Netherlands have announced the launch of a new phase of the Cooperation on Migration and Partnership to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) program.

UN Migration Chief Calls for Expanded Labour Pathways at Americas Meeting in Mexico

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Mexico City - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling for the expansion of regular labour migration routes in the Americas to enhance development and reduce risks for migrants.

Two-year Anniversary of the UN Secretary-General's Action Agenda on Internal Displacement

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Joint Statement by the Principals of the UN Steering Group on Solutions to Internal Displacement: DCO, IOM, OCHA, UNDP, UNDPO, UNDPPA, UNICEF and UNHCR

Training in humanitarian assessment: 16 members of the C.H.O.I. strengthen their skills in needs assessment methods

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Yaoundé - On 19 and 20 June 2024, IOM provided the Cameroon Humanitarian Organisations Initiative (C.H.O.I) with a workshop to help them gain an in-depth understanding of SPHERE standards and multi-sectoral needs assessment methods. The aim was to increase the effectiveness of humanitarian action while strengthening resilience. With the move towards a localised approach to aid, national civil society organisations (CSOs) are increasingly being asked to play a key role in the distribution of humanitarian assistance.

IOM and Cisco Provide Digital Skills to Displaced Persons and Communities in Northeast Nigeria

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Abuja, 19 June – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Cisco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide digital skills and technical education to displaced persons and host communities in North-eastern Nigeria.

The programme is expected to launch at three pilot schools in Borno State, where more than 2.3 million people are currently displaced.

Protracted Crises in Haiti Drive 60 Per Cent Increase in Displacement since March

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Geneva/ Port-au-Prince, 18 June – Nearly 580,000 people are internally displaced across Haiti, a 60 per cent increase since March, according to the latest data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the country.

Lower Remittance Costs from Belgium Would Boost Development in Countries of Origin: IOM Reports

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Brussels, 14 June – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched two new reports on Belgium’s remittances landscape and the impact of high transaction costs on remittance flows and development outcomes for 21 countries. In Belgium, where one third of the population has a migrant background, over USD 7 billion (EUR 6.5 billion) in remittances were sent in 2023, but the costs of sending are high.

1,000 Days After School Ban, Afghan Girls Defy Odds and Thrive in Rwanda

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Geneva/ Rwanda, 14 June – One thousand days since the ban by de facto authorities on Afghan girls from attending secondary school, over a million girls are left without access to education. Since the 18 September 2021 ban, more than 40 Afghan girls have moved to Rwanda to continue their schooling since the start of 2023.

In Berlin, IOM, International Community Commit to Supporting Ukraine's Recovery

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Berlin, 13 June – The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) concluded in Berlin yesterday with a commitment between the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 14 countries and a range of development institutions and international organizations to renew support for recovery, reconstruction and reform in Ukraine.

IOM Deputy Director General for Management and Reform Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano underscored IOM’s unwavering commitment to the people of Ukraine and appreciation to the Government of Germany for its continued support to IOM.