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- The construction of the MRC is expected to be complete by mid-2022 and it will have the capacity to accommodate and assist up to 150 migrants with temporary shelter, food, non-food items, health and psychosocial assistance, among other types of assistance, either directly or through referral to specialized entities
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Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Feb 01, 2022

IOM Building Migration Response Centre in Somalia Region to Respond to the Needs of Migrants in Ethiopia

The construction of the MRC is expected to be complete by mid-2022 and it will have the capacity to accommodate and assist up to 150 migrants

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is constructing a Migration Response Centre (MRC) in Tog-wachale city in Ethiopia, a key transit town for thousands of migrants from the country trying to reach the Gulf countries through Somalia, as part of efforts to support the government respond to challenges related to…

Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Jan 26, 2022

Sierra Leone launches National Migration Policy

The policy contains a comprehensive framework to improve and enforce administrative and legislative procedures towards migration’s management in Sierra Leone

The Government of Sierra Leone has formally launched the National Migration Policy with support from IOM, on 20 January. The policy contains a comprehensive framework to improve and enforce administrative and legislative procedures towards migration’s management in Sierra Leone. It sets out several prescriptions on how to address some of…

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- Intensifying Drought Threatens to Displace Over 1 Million People in Somalia
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Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Jan 25, 2022

Intensifying Drought Threatens to Displace Over 1 Million People in Somalia

The widespread drought in the Horn of Africa has severely impacted Somalia the most

Deteriorating drought conditions in Somalia could displace over 1 million people by April if urgent action is not taken, the International Organization for Migration's (IOM) latest Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) analysis shows. The widespread drought in the Horn of Africa has severely impacted Somalia the most, prompting the government to declare a…

Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Dec 22, 2021

A Day when Migrants and Host Community Members got Together

The occasion was a commemoration of International Migrants Day and the fifth anniversary of the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration

What better way for migrants, members of host communities and others to get to know each other than by competing on the sports field and taking part in other joint activities? The occasion was a commemoration of International Migrants Day and the fifth anniversary of the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for…

Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Dec 13, 2021

Hazards Abound but Migrants Risk Horn of Africa Route for a Better Life

Migrants often leave their homes without being aware of the risks ahead

Jafar had two wishes. The first was to see his family again. He couldn't remember when he left Ethiopia; perhaps eight months ago, maybe a year. Financial problems in the teenager's hometown convinced him that reaching Saudi Arabia would be his best bet at making it in life. Some of…

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- Libya's Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Abed Alreda, left, and Niger's Minister of Employment and Social Protection, Dr Ibrahim Boukary, at today's signing of a memorandum of understanding on labour mobility. Photo: IOM/Daniel Kouawo
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Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Nov 30, 2021

Libya and Niger Move Forward on Strengthening Migration Management and Labour Mobility

Federico Soda, Chief of Mission for IOM Libya, said it is essential to strengthen coordination and cooperation mechanisms on migration management and labour mobility across the countries’ borders

In a step towards regularizing labour migration, Libya and Niger today signed a memorandum of understanding that seeks to protect migrant workers through effective work visa issuance before employment and to better respond to Libya's labour market needs. “Bilateral collaboration plays a key role in promoting the labour rights of…

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- Collaborating to Provide Lifesaving Assistance to Migrants
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Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Nov 30, 2021

Collaborating to Provide Lifesaving Assistance to Migrants

In response to the need to coordinate assistance to migrants, IOM teamed up with over 38 partners

The Migration Response Centre (MRC) in Bossaso, off the Somali coast, best illustrates the support provided to vulnerable migrants by the government, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other partners. Through the MRC, located in Puntland’s main port city, the parties cooperate in providing services to migrants on the…

Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Nov 26, 2021

32 Somali Migrants Assisted to Return Safely from Libya

Currently, there are nearly 6,000 Somali migrants in Libya

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through its Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme, facilitated the safe return of 32 Somali migrants in November 2021. “Currently, there are nearly 6,000 Somali migrants in Libya, many of whom are still stranded.” said Federico Soda, Chief of Mission, IOM Libya. “The VHR programme…

Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Nov 16, 2021

Guidelines on Voluntary Migrant Return and Reintegration Adopted in Somalia

Since 2017 over 950 Somalis were assisted to voluntarily return under a programme funded by the European Union, known as the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration in the Horn of Africa

Somalia is a key source and transit country for migrants, although many of its nationals also return, sometimes due to having run into unforeseen problems on major migration routes or in destination locations. Since 2017 over 950 Somalis were assisted to voluntarily return under a programme funded by the European…

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- IOM conducts hands-on media trainings for journalists and returned migrants across West and Central Africa. Credit: IOM/Amanda Nero 2021 (1)
- IOM conducts hands-on media trainings for journalists and returned migrants across West and Central Africa. Credit: IOM/Amanda Nero 2021 (2)
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Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | Nov 10, 2021

The International Organisation for Migration announces winners for the 2021 West and Central Africa Migration Journalism Awards

The competition celebrates journalists who bring attention to the many facets of migration in West and Central Africa in both French and English language

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) (www.IOM.int) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 West and Central Africa Migration Journalism Awards following an awards ceremony that took place on Wednesday. Choosing the best writing and reporting in a given year is an impossible task, as well as an entirely…