The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration worldwide. Established in 1951, IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to address the growing complexities of migration management. With a presence in over 100 countries, IOM provides services and advice to governments and migrants alike, focusing on migration and development, facilitating migration, regulating migration, and addressing forced migration.
As the UN Migration Agency, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. It provides a wide range of services, including emergency response, migration health, and migrant protection. The organization also emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in managing migration challenges and opportunities. Through its comprehensive approach, IOM aims to ensure the well-being and dignity of migrants, while fostering economic and social development in host and origin countries.
IOM operates extensively across Africa, addressing migration challenges in countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Libya, among others.
IOM’s key programs include the Migration Health Division, the Displacement Tracking Matrix, and the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration program. These initiatives aim to enhance migration management and provide support to migrants in need.
IOM has significantly contributed to improving migration management globally, assisting millions of migrants through its programs. Its efforts have led to better health outcomes for migrants and enhanced international cooperation on migration issues.
