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Fund Resilience, Not Disasters | IDDRR 2025 Trailer
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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 🌍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R50...
These losses are not inevitable. They depend on the choices we make today.
Let’s invest in resilience, not disasters. #DRRDay 🌍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R50...
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.
October 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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
Our focus: saving lives and ensuring dignity for all. www.iom.int/ZQo
October 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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
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
From border screenings to workforce training, we are helping keep mobile communities safe.
Read👇 www.iom.int/ZMv
IOM Ramps Up Ebola and Mpox Response in Africa
Geneva/Nairobi, 27 October 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is scaling up health security operations across Africa, responding swiftly to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic ...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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
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
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
IOM Spokesperson on Deadly Boat Capsize off Tunisia’s Coast
Geneva/Tunis, 23 October 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life off the coast of Mahdia, Tunisia, where a boat carrying 70 migrants cap...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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
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
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, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP Urge Immediate Action to Address Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
Geneva/New York/Port Sudan, 23 October 2025 – Four United Nations agencies today called for urgent international attention on the crisis in Sudan, to address the immense suffering and growing dangers ...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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
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.
On Sunday, 3 more lives were lost and many people remain in critical condition. IOM staff are on the ground assisting survivors.
October 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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.
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
IOM calls for urgent and sustained support to restore dignity and foster lasting peace.
www.iom.int/ZMu
Displacement in Haiti Reaches Record High as 1.4 Million People Flee Violence
Geneva/Port-au-Prince, 15 October 2025 – The number of people displaced by violence and instability in Haiti has reached an unprecedented level, with more than 1.4 million people forced from their hom...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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
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
Now, the community is adapting to the rain, turning floods into harvests and restoring their land.
Read more 👉 https://www.iom.int/ZMA
October 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
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
On #DRRDay, IOM calls to fund resilience, not disasters.
Every dollar in preparedness protects lives, dignity & resources.
Read more: https://www.iom.int/ZMM
IOM Chief Highlights Record Disaster Displacement and Calls for Resilience Funding
Geneva, 13 October 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is urging greater investment in disaster risk reduction and resilience-building efforts, warning that intensifying disasters and climate impacts are driving record levels of displacement and demand a decisive shift in global financing priorities.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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
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 🌍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R50...
These losses are not inevitable. They depend on the choices we make today.
Let’s invest in resilience, not disasters. #DRRDay 🌍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R50...
Fund Resilience, Not Disasters | IDDRR 2025 Trailer
YouTube video by IOM - UN Migration
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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 🌍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R50...
These losses are not inevitable. They depend on the choices we make today.
Let’s invest in resilience, not disasters. #DRRDay 🌍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R50...
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.
Funding gaps threaten lifesaving aid. Stand with us, support action for Sudan’s most vulnerable.
October 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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.
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
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
October 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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
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
Maira Moita, IOM’s RD for Latin America & the Caribbean calls for inclusive integration across the region.
https://www.iom.int/Zg9
October 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
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
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
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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
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.
October 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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
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
On #WorldTeachersDay, we salute their courage & commitment that instills hope & stability in their students despite the challenges.
https://www.iom.int/ZMo
October 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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
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
https://www.iom.int/ZMw
IOM Goodwill Ambassador, Famous Artist Dimash Qudaibergen Champions Unity in World Tour
Geneva, 3 October 2025 – The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced a new collaboration with Goodwill Ambassador and internationally renowned artist Dimash Qudaibergen.
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October 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
IOM Goodwill Ambassador Dimash Qudaibergen uses the power of music to spotlight humanitarian crises on his “Strangers” world tour.
https://www.iom.int/ZMw
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
It is a human story.
Read more about IOMs role here: https://www.iom.int/ZMk
October 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
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
In Lampedusa, this commitment comes to life, with migrants receiving life-saving support from IOM teams and local partners.
https://www.iom.int/ZM4
IOM Director General Meets Pope Leo XIV: Call for Urgent Reform to Protect Migrants and End Smugglers’ Exploitation
Rome/Geneva, 2 October 2025 – The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy Pope, concluded a two-day visit to Italy today that included her first official audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, as well as a field mission to Lampedusa, the main landing point for migrants arriving by sea.
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October 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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
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
October 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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
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
Migrant women face increased risks during their journeys, including sexual exploitation, violence, insecurity to name a few.
Despite the risks, women continue to move in search of a better life. IOM continues to support communities to ensure their journeys remain safe and dignified.
Despite the risks, women continue to move in search of a better life. IOM continues to support communities to ensure their journeys remain safe and dignified.
October 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Migrant women face increased risks during their journeys, including sexual exploitation, violence, insecurity to name a few.
Despite the risks, women continue to move in search of a better life. IOM continues to support communities to ensure their journeys remain safe and dignified.
Despite the risks, women continue to move in search of a better life. IOM continues to support communities to ensure their journeys remain safe and dignified.
From Syria to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hatija has walked the same uncertain road.
Today, she helps new arrivals find comfort and strength at the Ušivak Centre, showing that healing often begins with being heard.
https://www.iom.int/Zgy
Today, she helps new arrivals find comfort and strength at the Ušivak Centre, showing that healing often begins with being heard.
https://www.iom.int/Zgy
October 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
From Syria to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hatija has walked the same uncertain road.
Today, she helps new arrivals find comfort and strength at the Ušivak Centre, showing that healing often begins with being heard.
https://www.iom.int/Zgy
Today, she helps new arrivals find comfort and strength at the Ušivak Centre, showing that healing often begins with being heard.
https://www.iom.int/Zgy
“Even in the darkest moments, hope can still survive.”
Jean-Christophe, once a survivor of 2010 earthquake, is now a frontline responder helping communities access clean water and sanitation in #Haiti
https://www.iom.int/ZgH
Jean-Christophe, once a survivor of 2010 earthquake, is now a frontline responder helping communities access clean water and sanitation in #Haiti
https://www.iom.int/ZgH
October 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“Even in the darkest moments, hope can still survive.”
Jean-Christophe, once a survivor of 2010 earthquake, is now a frontline responder helping communities access clean water and sanitation in #Haiti
https://www.iom.int/ZgH
Jean-Christophe, once a survivor of 2010 earthquake, is now a frontline responder helping communities access clean water and sanitation in #Haiti
https://www.iom.int/ZgH
Meet Karim, the heart behind Payasitas Oli Oli.
Once displaced from #Venezuela, today she and her daughters bring laughter and hope to children in #Colombia – proving that even after loss, dreams can be reborn.
https://www.iom.int/ZgV
Once displaced from #Venezuela, today she and her daughters bring laughter and hope to children in #Colombia – proving that even after loss, dreams can be reborn.
https://www.iom.int/ZgV
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Meet Karim, the heart behind Payasitas Oli Oli.
Once displaced from #Venezuela, today she and her daughters bring laughter and hope to children in #Colombia – proving that even after loss, dreams can be reborn.
https://www.iom.int/ZgV
Once displaced from #Venezuela, today she and her daughters bring laughter and hope to children in #Colombia – proving that even after loss, dreams can be reborn.
https://www.iom.int/ZgV