Putting the Diaspora in the Spotlight

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By appointing ten ‘Ambassadors’ we aim to put the spotlight on the valuable contributions diaspora make to their countries of origin. A lot of great diaspora initiatives go unnoticed and we would like to highlight the diaspora’s good work through a media campaign.

26 Nov 2020

Toolkit for Voluntary Return with Children

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Today, on UN World Children’s Day, IOM The Netherlands is pleased to announce the publication of the new TOOLKIT ‘Voluntary Return with Children’.

20 Nov 2020

Showcasing African Talent for Dutch Companies at NABC Digital Africa Business Days

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Tapping into Africa’s vast pools of talent is the answer to Europe’s labour shortages.On 15 and 16 December, the MATCH project will showcase African talent through a virtual match making event. Aimed toward Dutch companies, the event will allow recruiters to interview highly skilled job seekers from Nigeria.

18 Nov 2020

Rwanda initiates Diaspora Engagement Projects : Call for Professionals

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Rwanda considers its citizens living abroad as a relevant and recognizes the vital role they play in the country’s political and socio-economic development. To this effect, it aims to sensitize them to act as catalysts through skills and knowledge transfer, innovation, business, trade or investment.

17 Nov 2020

Coronavirus Could Push More People to Move out of Necessity as Hunger Surges among Migrant and Displaced Communities Says New UN Report

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Geneva/Rome – A new report has found global hunger and population displacement – both already at record levels when COVID-19 struck – could surge as people on the move and those reliant on a dwindling flow of remittances desperately seek work to support their families.

12 Nov 2020

IOM Works to Help

Ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.