IOM Mission and Vision
Mission: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) aims to promote humane and orderly migration by providing services, advice, and support to governments and migrants, ensuring their rights, dignity, and well-being.
Vision: IOM envisions a world where migration is a choice, conducted safely, legally, and with dignity, benefiting both migrants and societies.
Key Activities
Humanitarian Assistance: Providing emergency relief to migrants, refugees, and displaced persons during crises.
Migration Health: Offering health services and medical support to migrants and displaced communities.
Labour Migration: Promoting safe and fair labor migration, helping migrants integrate and contribute to economic growth.
Migration and Development: Leveraging the positive impact of migration on development and engaging with diaspora communities.
Counter-Trafficking: Assisting victims of human trafficking and implementing programs to prevent it.
Immigration and Border Management: Supporting governments with effective immigration policies and border management.
Climate Change and Disaster Response: Addressing migration related to climate change and promoting community resilience.
Migration Policy and Research: Conducting research to inform migration policies and facilitate dialogue.
Resettlement and Integration: Assisting with refugee resettlement and migrant integration into new communities.
Facilitating Safe Migration: Supporting safe and legal migration pathways to reduce the risks of irregular migration.
These activities enable IOM to support humane migration practices, working with partners to address challenges and opportunities globally.