IOM

IOM is the acronym for the International Organization for Migration. It is an intergovernmental organization that works to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. The organization was established in 1951 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. IOM is the leading international organization in the field of migration and has a presence in over 100 countries around the world.

IOM’s mandate includes providing assistance to migrants in need, including refugees, asylum-seekers, and other displaced persons. The organization works to promote the rights and well-being of migrants and to assist them with their integration into their host communities. It also provides technical assistance and support to governments and other stakeholders on issues related to migration management and policy development.

In addition to its work with migrants, IOM also works on a range of other issues related to migration, including labor migration, human trafficking, and border management. The organization is committed to promoting the benefits of migration and to addressing the challenges and complexities of contemporary migration patterns.

 

 

OP-ED: Vietnam joins international efforts in human trafficking prevention | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
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OP-ED: Vietnam joins international efforts in human trafficking prevention | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

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Hanoi (VNA) – Consistent with the viewpoint on facilitating safe, orderly and regular migration, and resolutely combating illegal migration, the Vietnamese government has regarded the fight against illegal migration and human trafficking as a regular and long-term political task, which should be performed proactively with the close coordination of the international community. Protecting migrants, preventing human…

Liberia: Trafficking Victims Await Restitutions, as Ex-NSA Agent Appeals 25-Year Sentence
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Liberia: Trafficking Victims Await Restitutions, as Ex-NSA Agent Appeals 25-Year Sentence

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The two women who, a Monrovia court in January ordered Arthur Chan-Chan, a former agent of the National Security Agency to pay restitutions for trafficking them to Oman say they’ve yet to receive their payments. By Anthony Stephens, with New Narratives The women have alleged that the government has done nothing about the payments. “Things…

UK envoy joins Vietnam's war on human trafficking – VnExpress International
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UK envoy joins Vietnam's war on human trafficking – VnExpress International

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By Minh Nga  &nbspMarch 8, 2023 | 10:32 am GMT+7  The U.K.’s Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy, Andrew Patrick, made his first visit to Vietnam to review joint projects to fight human trafficking in the Southeast Asian nation. During his visit on Monday and Tuesday, Patrick met with senior officials from the Ministry of Public…

Examining Global Report on Human Trafficking
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Examining Global Report on Human Trafficking

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The recently launched global report on trafficking in persons has revealed that for the first time, the number of victims detected globally decreased by 11 per cent, a reduction that is largely driven by low and medium-low-income countries, writes Ugo Aliogo Recently the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) launched its 2022 Global Report on Trafficking in persons,…

The Bali Process Eighth Ministerial Conference, Co-Chairs' Statement – World | ReliefWeb
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The Bali Process Eighth Ministerial Conference, Co-Chairs' Statement – World | ReliefWeb

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Joint Statement 11 February 2023 The Eighth Ministerial Conference and Third Government and Business Forum of the Bali Process on People Smuggling, Trafficking in Persons and Related Transnational Crime (Bali Process) co-chaired by the Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and Australia were held in Adelaide, Australia, 10 February 2023. The meetings reviewed developments in the Bali…

James Kofi Annan urges world leaders to sustain effort in fighting against human trafficking.
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James Kofi Annan urges world leaders to sustain effort in fighting against human trafficking.

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James Kofi Annan, the President of Challenging Heights, has urged world leaders to be more aggressive in fighting on the side of the oppressed, even as the world faces mountain economic and political challenges. He said the Anglican church, one of the oldest churches in the world, has a responsibility to demonstrate genuine empathy for…

Trafficking in Persons | Ukraine | Fact Sheet | U.S. Agency for International Development
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Trafficking in Persons | Ukraine | Fact Sheet | U.S. Agency for International Development

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THE CHALLENGE Ukraine has been a source, transit, and destination country for human trafficking since the early 1990s. Men, women, and children are trafficked for the purposes of forced labor and begging and sexual and other forms of exploitation. The main countries of destination for trafficked Ukrainians have been the Russian Federation, Poland, and Turkey,…

Presidents Samia, Ruto pledge to tackle human trafficking – The East African
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Presidents Samia, Ruto pledge to tackle human trafficking – The East African

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By VALERIE KOGA By APOLINARI TAIRO Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen border security through cooperation to weed out transboundary crime, including human and drug trafficking, terrorism and poaching. Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu and Kenya’s President William Ruto made the announcement at a press briefing in Dar es Salaam on Monday following bilateral talks. Read: Human trade…

Saudi Arabia sees real efforts to combat human trafficking, protect victims
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Saudi Arabia sees real efforts to combat human trafficking, protect victims

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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has been witnessing significant shifts in protecting human rights over the past years, especially regarding labor rights and combating human trafficking. This is achieved by securing a comprehensive institutional structure that aims at preventing such crimes, punishing the perpetrators, and providing all types of support and protection to victims. As a…

UN Humanitarian Leaders Urge Security Council to Preserve Cross-border Aid Lifeline
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UN Humanitarian Leaders Urge Security Council to Preserve Cross-border Aid Lifeline

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New York/Geneva/Rome, 2 January 2023 – United Nations Security Council resolution 2642 – which allows for life-saving humanitarian aid to be delivered to north-west Syria from across the Turkish border – is set to expire in eight days. If the Council fails to extend it, the consequences will be catastrophic for 4.1 million people in…