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Official account of IOM | Promoting safe, regular and dignified migration since 1951 | Director General: @IOMchief
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Joined October 2009
After 15 years in Pakistan, a returnee founded Malik Garments in Kandahar. With support from IOM, the business grew and now proudly produces garments made in #Afghanistan, boosting the economy and creating jobs for the people in the community. #EntrepreneursDay
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Dreams are taking flight. Ten Guatemalans trained for months to work in Germany, gaining skills and experience they will bring back home to strengthen their futures and communities. Full story 👉 https://t.co/VfDtMv5VDW
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The people who know the risks best are the survivors themselves. Listening to those who have lived through violence ensures that support, services, and safe spaces truly meet their needs this #16DaysOfActivism.
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From Guatemala to Germany, it’s a journey of dreams and opportunities! Young talents like John are accessing safe, reliable jobs abroad through regular migration pathways, gaining skills they will bring back home.
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At 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: https://t.co/IK8UZyNOzi
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74 years of making migration safer, more orderly, and more humane. As we mark this milestone, we honor people, purpose, and progress, and look ahead to a future of solidarity and innovation. Happy birthday IOM!
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During the #16DaysOfActivism, stories from Venezuela’s border remind us why protection matters. Women and children on the move face real risks of trafficking. IOM and partners work every day to offer safety, information and dignity. Watch now🎥
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Join IOM and help shape a world where migration is safe, orderly, and dignified. Explore your gateway to purpose: https://t.co/kHuP7U7bIM
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On 9 December, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix will launch PROGRESS 2025, the third edition of its flagship analysis on the state of solutions to internal displacement, with a dedicated focus on East, Horn and Southern Africa. Stay tuned: https://t.co/bgCmK1hyKu
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In Corrane, Mozambique, I saw resilience in action. Communities aren’t waiting for change, they’re driving it. When people feel safe and supported, they turn challenge into opportunity. @IOM_Mozambique is proud to walk beside them.
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On #IVD2025, IOM & @UNVolunteers launch a new Mentorship Network to support returning migrants across Sub-Saharan Africa. Community mentors, many of them former migrants, will help strengthen reintegration, resilience & local support systems. Read more👉 https://t.co/EkLITtg1Wf
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Dakar, 5 December 2025 – The International Organization for Migration and the United Nations Volunteers programme have launched a new mentorship network to support migrants as they reintegrate into...
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After #HurricaneMelissa, thousands in western Jamaica remain in limbo. Sonia, Rose, and Sharon show what resilience looks like as they rebuild their lives. Read their story: https://t.co/8I51j2ofiz
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“This gave me hope.” Joyce reflects on seeing her daughter Aline, who is hard of hearing, included in every activity of IOM’s orientation thanks to accessible facilitation. Read their story here:
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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.
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Over 100,000 people have been newly displaced in #Mozambique in recent weeks. During her visit, @IOMchief called for urgent, collective durable solutions as communities face compounded insecurity and climate shocks. Read more: https://t.co/bP4ZzMJid7
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Big challenges need cross-sector collaboration. This week, IOM brought together private sector partners, including @UPS, to explore solutions for communities facing climate displacement. Together, we can help people rebuild and stay safe.
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Living with a disability in #Nigeria has not stopped Shiminenge from forming an association that advocates for inclusion. During the #16DaysOfActivism, her leadership shows how courage is the first step to creating safe spaces. Read more here: https://t.co/v7qcrR19FX
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Migration patterns in Latin America & the Caribbean are changing. IOM and UNHCR are calling for USD 763M to support 1.2M people in need across 17 countries through the 2026 RMRP. Read more here: https://t.co/htdqbqauvg
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Geneva/Panama City, 3 December 2025 – The Inter-Agency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants (R4V), co-led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee...
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Charlotte is changing public perception of the police in #DRC. During the #16DaysOfActivism, her story highlights why women’s involvement in security matters. Read more here: https://t.co/YxKftrkHZa
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No one chooses to be trafficked, but you can choose to help. Join Sir Mo Farah, America Ferrera, Pritika Swarup, and Kofi Kinaata in advocating to #EndHumanTrafficking. Donate now: https://t.co/gWqg6yqUlK
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