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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 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.
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
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
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
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
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
In Abu Shouk camp, Jamila clings to hope while raising four children alone. Her husband is missing, her home destroyed – yet her resolve endures: ‘I won’t allow my children to starve.’
#Sudan faces one of the world’s largest displacement crises. https://www.iom.int/Zgz
#Sudan faces one of the world’s largest displacement crises. https://www.iom.int/Zgz
September 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In Abu Shouk camp, Jamila clings to hope while raising four children alone. Her husband is missing, her home destroyed – yet her resolve endures: ‘I won’t allow my children to starve.’
#Sudan faces one of the world’s largest displacement crises. https://www.iom.int/Zgz
#Sudan faces one of the world’s largest displacement crises. https://www.iom.int/Zgz
After decades of crisis, #Somalia is writing a new story.
One featuring climate-smart agriculture, inclusive sustainability and communities coming together to build the kind of future they deserve. www.iom.int/ZYb
One featuring climate-smart agriculture, inclusive sustainability and communities coming together to build the kind of future they deserve. www.iom.int/ZYb
August 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
After decades of crisis, #Somalia is writing a new story.
One featuring climate-smart agriculture, inclusive sustainability and communities coming together to build the kind of future they deserve. www.iom.int/ZYb
One featuring climate-smart agriculture, inclusive sustainability and communities coming together to build the kind of future they deserve. www.iom.int/ZYb
#Gaza is on the brink.
IOM is ready to deliver aid. We have the supplies. All we need is access.
The time for action is not tomorrow. It is now.
IOM is ready to deliver aid. We have the supplies. All we need is access.
The time for action is not tomorrow. It is now.
August 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
#Gaza is on the brink.
IOM is ready to deliver aid. We have the supplies. All we need is access.
The time for action is not tomorrow. It is now.
IOM is ready to deliver aid. We have the supplies. All we need is access.
The time for action is not tomorrow. It is now.
3.6 million people displaced. Nearly half of #Somalia’s population is impacted by climate disasters.
On her visit, Deputy Director General @daniels_ugochi called for climate financing to reach those hit hardest, yet who contributed least to the crisis. www.iom.int/Zfb
On her visit, Deputy Director General @daniels_ugochi called for climate financing to reach those hit hardest, yet who contributed least to the crisis. www.iom.int/Zfb
July 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
3.6 million people displaced. Nearly half of #Somalia’s population is impacted by climate disasters.
On her visit, Deputy Director General @daniels_ugochi called for climate financing to reach those hit hardest, yet who contributed least to the crisis. www.iom.int/Zfb
On her visit, Deputy Director General @daniels_ugochi called for climate financing to reach those hit hardest, yet who contributed least to the crisis. www.iom.int/Zfb
As conflict rages on, over a million displaced people are returning home to #Sudan. They’re returning to widespread devastation and a lack of services.
Sudan’s future hinges on urgent support, lasting peace, and the resilience of its people. iom.int/ZfP
Sudan’s future hinges on urgent support, lasting peace, and the resilience of its people. iom.int/ZfP
July 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
As conflict rages on, over a million displaced people are returning home to #Sudan. They’re returning to widespread devastation and a lack of services.
Sudan’s future hinges on urgent support, lasting peace, and the resilience of its people. iom.int/ZfP
Sudan’s future hinges on urgent support, lasting peace, and the resilience of its people. iom.int/ZfP
Inside his greenhouse in #Kyrgyzstan, Jologon nurtures flowers and vegetables while cultivating a vision for his entire community.
His journey is a reminder that migration can sow seeds of opportunity well beyond borders. www.iom.int/ZxF
His journey is a reminder that migration can sow seeds of opportunity well beyond borders. www.iom.int/ZxF
July 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Inside his greenhouse in #Kyrgyzstan, Jologon nurtures flowers and vegetables while cultivating a vision for his entire community.
His journey is a reminder that migration can sow seeds of opportunity well beyond borders. www.iom.int/ZxF
His journey is a reminder that migration can sow seeds of opportunity well beyond borders. www.iom.int/ZxF
“When we returned to Afghanistan, I was very worried about how we would survive.” – Durkhani
Her story is a powerful reminder of a mother’s resilience, courage, and the strength it takes to start over. www.iom.int/Zxr
Her story is a powerful reminder of a mother’s resilience, courage, and the strength it takes to start over. www.iom.int/Zxr
July 14, 2025 at 6:38 AM
“When we returned to Afghanistan, I was very worried about how we would survive.” – Durkhani
Her story is a powerful reminder of a mother’s resilience, courage, and the strength it takes to start over. www.iom.int/Zxr
Her story is a powerful reminder of a mother’s resilience, courage, and the strength it takes to start over. www.iom.int/Zxr
‼️ More than 5,000 people have been displaced by floods in Rio Grande do Sul.
IOM is supporting response efforts to assist affected communities.
www.iom.int/news/iom-ass...
IOM is supporting response efforts to assist affected communities.
www.iom.int/news/iom-ass...
June 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
‼️ More than 5,000 people have been displaced by floods in Rio Grande do Sul.
IOM is supporting response efforts to assist affected communities.
www.iom.int/news/iom-ass...
IOM is supporting response efforts to assist affected communities.
www.iom.int/news/iom-ass...