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Sunset in Gaborone!
December 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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December 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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“I was promised a job. Instead, I was sold as a bride.”_ Ma Dai​

Ma Dai’s story is not rare. 1 in 3 trafficking survivors in Myanmar are women or girls.​

Let’s stand with survivors to #EndHumanTrafficking.​

📖 Read her story: bit.ly/40I0OPm​
July 31, 2025 at 6:14 AM
“I don’t want anyone to suffer like I did. If an offer sounds too good, take a photo, ask questions, call someone.”

Ma Dai was trafficked and targeted by online scammers but thankfully she escaped and grabbed a second chance.

Find out more 👉🏾 lnkd.in/gXVB8YEn
July 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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🤝🏞️ Building climate resilience takes more than ideas. It needs partnerships across governments, academia, private sector, civil society & communities.​

Watch this video from the 2nd Regional Symposium for Climate Displacement to see how cross‑sector collaboration drives climate mobility solutions.​
July 29, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Forced to flee Pakistan and return to an unfamiliar homeland in Afghanistan, Durkhani faced impossible choices to keep her children safe. ​

With IOM’s post-arrival assistance, she found hope and a new beginning.​

Read her story: 👉 bit.ly/46GzO6u
July 16, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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👩‍⚕️👩‍🏭 Migrant women drive development in their home and host countries. Yet, throughout migration journeys, they can face unique risks and inequalities.

Learn more about #SDG5 Gender Equality through the lens of migration from #HLPF2025’s snapshot.

🔗 hlpf.un.org/2025
July 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
A Bangkok Friday! #hyperlapse
June 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
April 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A bit of Krabi, Thailand!
April 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Almost a month since the Myanmar earthquake, 2 million people remain in critical need.

IOM is stepping up support. Over 90 tonnes of life-saving aid are headed to affected communities to assist 43,000 people with urgent shelter, water & sanitation.

🔗 bit.ly/42oKLqY
@ec.europa.eu @iom.int
April 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Eight years on, the #Rohingya crisis is sadly out of the spotlight. But the needs are immense, and no one should endure prolonged displacement without sustainable solutions.

We join @unhcr.org and partners in calling for sustained funding for life-saving aid. www.iom.int/Zpb
March 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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“No one should lose their life in pursuit of safety or a better future. Every life lost on migration routes in Asia, or anywhere else, is a stark reminder of the urgent need for safe and regular migration pathways.” Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Iori Kato.

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shorturl.at/BmxOp
2024 was Deadliest Year on Record for Migrants in Asia: New IOM Data
Bangkok, 24 March – At least 2,514 people died in 2024 across Asia’s migration routes, making it the deadliest year on record, according to new data collected by the International Organization for Mig...
roasiapacific.iom.int
March 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Join us in welcoming Sergio Murilo!​

​As an IOM Youth Changemaker, he is passionate about raising awareness on disaster-induced migration.​​

Having seen disaster impacts in Brazil, he advocates for accessible information to empower communities.​

🔗Learn more: iom.int/ZqK
March 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Extreme weather and desertification in Mongolia drive livestock losses, food insecurity, and migration among vulnerable populations.

Discover the award-winning photos from @IOMMongolia's 2024 contest, capturing these stories.

View the 📸 collection here: bit.ly/41Sh8OW
March 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Join our Goodwill Ambassador Dimash this Ramadan and #SharetheBlessings with families affected by conflict and disaster.

We have the power to make a real difference!

Let’s come together and support those who need it most.

bit.ly/4iCOoyy
March 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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IOM’s Chief of Mission in China, Li Wen, spoke with CGTN about China’s diplomatic modernization, migration management, global talent attraction, and its new visa-free policy.

📺 Watch the full interview: shorturl.at/MrZgf

#Migration #China #VisaPolicy #IOM
March 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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What happens when communities face rising seas and climate crises? 🌊

In Sikaiana, Solomon Islands, the local community is addressing the impacts of #ClimateChange. As part of their adaptation efforts, migration may be considered as one of the options.

Watch the full version: youtu.be/oBnmNYdVZCQ
March 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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🌏🤝 Japan Pledges USD 55 Million to Support IOM's Global Operations💙

This funding will aid migrants, refugees, and displaced communities facing crises in 33 countries.

IOM deeply appreciates Japan’s unwavering support.

🔗https://shorturl.at/z7I5V
March 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM