Stronger together for people in crisis.
IOM and @ifrc.org now jointly lead the Global Shelter, Land and Site Coordination Cluster – driving faster, fairer, and more people-centred humanitarian action worldwide.
Press release: iom.int/ZW3
At just 21, Aisha faced a forced marriage arranged by her family. Her refusal led to years of confinement, abuse, and isolation.
Now free, her story reminds us why #16DaysOfActivism is about supporting women and giving them real choice.
Read more here:
www.iom.int/ZA2
As we mark #16DaysOfActivism, we emphasize the need to ensure emergency planning includes steps to reduce the risks of GBV from day one through safer infrastructure, trained staff, and accessible services.
For the #16DaysOfActivism, Tanha* reminds us what resilience looks like.
From the camps of Cox’s Bazar to safety in #Thailand, she has turned her pain into purpose, caring for others and helping build #SafeSpaces where healing can begin.
Read her story here: www.iom.int/ZAN
IOM and partners are delivering tents to displaced families in #Gaza amid the ceasefire.
With heavy rains hitting Gaza, high-quality emergency shelter is more urgent than ever.
Women and girls bear the heaviest burden of violence. Stigma and barriers too often block their access to essential support.
#16DaysOfActivism is our opportunity to address these barriers and recommit to creating the safe spaces women deserve in the world.
IOM teams are supporting early recovery in communities hit by #TyphoonTino and #SuperTyphoonUwan in the #Philippines.
Shelter materials, essential relief items, and strengthened preparedness are helping families rebuild and stay safe from future storms. iom.int/ZQv
IOM and airbnb.org are providing free emergency stays for displaced families and frontline responders.
From repair kits to temporary housing for essential workers, support is reaching the hardest-hit communities as they rebuild.
www.iom.int/ZQt
An EF3 tornado has devastated Rio Bonito do Iguaçu in southern Brazil, destroying 90% of the city.
IOM has deployed an emergency team to deliver aid and support recovery efforts for displaced families.
Press release 👉 iom.int/ZQF
As Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica and neighbouring countries, IOM teams are working with national authorities to deliver life-saving aid where it’s needed most.
As Hurricane Melissa threatens #Jamaica with catastrophic winds and flooding, IOM teams are working with the Government and partners to pre-position critical relief supplies and support those most at risk.
Our focus: saving lives and ensuring dignity for all. www.iom.int/ZQo
IOM is scaling up health security operations across Africa, responding to the Ebola outbreak in #DRCongo and supporting mpox preparedness in 15 countries.
From border screenings to workforce training, we are helping keep mobile communities safe.
Read👇 www.iom.int/ZMv
IOM is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 40 lives off the coast of Mahdia, #Tunisia, after a boat carrying 70 migrants capsized.
We extend our condolences to the victims’ families and urge coordinated action to prevent further loss of life along the Central Mediterranean.
www.iom.int/ZM9
After 900+ days of conflict, families are returning to #Khartoum to rebuild their lives.
Their courage is remarkable, but Sudan remains in crisis.
IOM, @unhcr.org , @unicef.org & @wfp.org call for action to protect civilians and deliver lifesaving aid.
www.iom.int/ZMV
IOM mourns the loss of lives in two shipwrecks off #Lampedusa this weekend. At least 23 people died and 11 survived Friday's tragedy at sea.
On Sunday, 3 more lives were lost and many people remain in critical condition. IOM staff are on the ground assisting survivors.
Over 1M people in #Haiti have been displaced by violence, with women and children making up over half of all those uprooted.
IOM calls for urgent and sustained support to restore dignity and foster lasting peace.
www.iom.int/ZMu
In Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, floods once brought fear and destruction.
Now, the community is adapting to the rain, turning floods into harvests and restoring their land.
Read more 👉 https://www.iom.int/ZMA
Disasters displaced a record 46M people in 2024. Yet prevention remains severely underfunded.
On #DRRDay, IOM calls to fund resilience, not disasters.
Every dollar in preparedness protects lives, dignity & resources.
Read more: https://www.iom.int/ZMM
Every year, millions are displaced by disasters.
These losses are not inevitable. They depend on the choices we make today.
Let’s invest in resilience, not disasters. #DRRDay 🌍
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At today's UN interagency briefing on Sudan, IOM spotlighted the urgent humanitarian crisis: the world’s largest displacement crisis with 9.8M IDPs and 4.3M cross-border movements.
Funding gaps threaten lifesaving aid. Stand with us, support action for Sudan’s most vulnerable.
After fleeing #Ukraine at 88, Yuri found himself alone in #Moldova.
At a Mental Health Community Centre in the capital, therapeutic activities and small conversations helped him cope with displacement and loneliness.
Healing begins with support. https://www.iom.int/ZMT
Migrants drive progress. When supported with access to jobs, education & healthcare, they uplift both their communities and the ones that welcome them.
Maira Moita, IOM’s RD for Latin America & the Caribbean calls for inclusive integration across the region.
https://www.iom.int/Zg9
From stigma to system.
Dr. Yacoub returned to #Somaliland with a vision: make mental health care a national priority.
Today, thanks to his persistence, services exist in six cities, reaching 25,000+ people and breaking the chains of shame. https://www.iom.int/ZMS
In the longer term, people will need continued support to rebuild their lives and regain safety and dignity.
Livia listens, supports, and heals.
From Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago, she helps young survivors of trafficking rebuild their lives, one story and one step at a time. https://www.iom.int/ZMi
In #Haiti, teachers like Edens continue to teach in schools that act as shelters for people displaced due to violence.
On #WorldTeachersDay, we salute their courage & commitment that instills hope & stability in their students despite the challenges.
https://www.iom.int/ZMo
IOM Goodwill Ambassador Dimash Qudaibergen uses the power of music to spotlight humanitarian crises on his “Strangers” world tour.
https://www.iom.int/ZMw
From honoring humanitarians, to forging partnerships & shaping dialogue, #UNGA80 reminded us that migration is not just a policy debate.
It is a human story.
Read more about IOMs role here: https://www.iom.int/ZMk
Amy Pope - IOM Chief met His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to reaffirm a shared commitment to migration and humanity.
In Lampedusa, this commitment comes to life, with migrants receiving life-saving support from IOM teams and local partners.
https://www.iom.int/ZM4
Sometimes, all a wounded soul needs is a safe space… and a crayon️.
In Obock, #Djibouti, Kadija at IOM’s Migrant Response Centre helps survivors of one of the world’s deadliest migration routes reclaim their childhood, and hope again. https://www.iom.int/Zgt
