IOM and UNHCR call for a truly common and principled approach to European migration and asylum policies

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On the eve of the launch of the presentation of the European Commission’s new Pact on Migration and Asylum, IOM, the International Organization for Migration and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are appealing to the European Union (EU) to ensure a truly joint and principled approach that addresses all aspects of migration and asylum governance.

22 Sep 2020

More Solidarity from European States Needed to Address the Situation in Lesvos, Greece

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Over 12,000 migrants and refugees were left homeless by the tragic fire at the Moria Reception and Identification Center (RIC) in Lesvos last week (8/09)).The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on European states and the EU to take a twin track approach, urgently supporting the immediate shelter and care for the displaced migrants and refugees while setting up longer-term solutions rooted in European solidarity.

15 Sep 2020

Annual Report IOM the Netherlands 2019

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In 2019, IOM in the Netherlands assisted almost 10,000 migrants. Interested in who we are and what we do in the Netherlands?

14 Sep 2020

ICS, UNHCR and IOM call on States to end humanitarian crisis onboard ship in the Mediterranean

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ICS, the International Chamber of Shipping, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are calling for the immediate disembarkation of 27 rescued people trapped onboard a cargo ship. The distraught group, including one child and a pregnant woman, have now been onboard the Maersk Etienne for more than one month.

7 Sep 2020

Get Involved in the Development of Nigeria

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Through the transfer of knowledge and expertise, we engage diaspora to support the development of their countries of origin. We connect diaspora to selected institutions in four focus countries: Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria and Somalia.

21 Aug 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.