
Michael J.F. O’Mahony
@mjf_mahony
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Deputy Chief of Mission International Organization for Migration Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
Joined September 2024
On #DRRDay, we remember those lost to 2024 floods/landslides and thank rescuers & volunteers. With @aics_it support, #IOM is boosting #DRR in 🇧🇦: training first responders, equipping and empowering communities across 21 locations. https://t.co/QWknvA2c9B
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Marking #WorldMentalHealthDay, I was truly inspired in Buturović Polje, where we joined residents to plant 50 saplings: living symbols of recovery born of psychosocial support. #MHPSS is as vital as food or shelter. Thanks to @eubih support to flood recovery project. @UN_BiH
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As we mark #WorldTeachersDay, let’s remember: access to education for migrant children is crucial to their protection, integration, and futures. #IOM remains committed to ensuring safe conditions and providing hope and stability for those affected by migration.
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To mark the Int. Day of Non-Violence, IOM brought high school students together for a workshop on digital literacy, critical thinking & safe online spaces. Students learned to spot misinformation, fight hate speech, and build online communities with empathy and respect.
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Today, IOM & 🇧🇦 authorities held a consultative meeting on Migration Info Points - strengthening coordination across institutions. These hubs will provide reliable info on rights, services, & regular migration pathways, enhancing protection for migrants. @Justitiedep @ItalyMFA
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Meet Hatija, a strong soul empowering migrants seeking safety at the Ušivak Temporary Reception Centre. With IOM’s #MHPSS team, she shows up every day with heart and a kind word to everyone - offering empathy, strength, and hope. Learn more: https://t.co/BZ9WCAGLnz
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Proud of this innovative partnership! By creating spaces for meaningful exchange between diaspora professionals and young talent in 🇧🇦 and across the region, we are building bridges that foster both creativity and tangible contributions to social and economic progress ⬇️
🎥IOM & Sarajevo Film Festival joined forces for a talk at Talents Sarajevo thanks to @aics_it. From migration to inspiration, diaspora fuels creativity & resilience. 🇧🇦🇸🇪 Creatives Goran Kapetanović & Lejla Bešić shared how life abroad shapes their work: https://t.co/JHILytNkb4
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In the latest #PeacebuildingHighlights, IOM’s initiatives on dialogue and community cooperation are featured among key peacebuilding moments in BiH. Together with our partners, we continue investing in stronger, more cohesive communities.
🕊️ The 3rd #PeacebuildingHighlights is here! From 🇺🇳🇧🇦 RC @MacdonaldIngrid’s farewell reflection to #Srebrenica30 commemoration, inspiring women, youth & community stories, key visits & partnerships— see how peace is built across 🇧🇦 every day. 📩 Read now: https://t.co/eTv4upegFf
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🇧🇦 In Bihać today: BiH officials met to shape the transition of migration & reception centre management from international organisations to state institutions. @eubih and IOM observed the discussions, which focused on building a sustainable, efficient & humane migration system.
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As part of ongoing 🇪🇺 support, @eubih handed over an additional SUV to the Ministry of Interior of Una-Sana Canton. Following the recent delivery of seven SUVs, this new vehicle further strengthens police capacity and field effectiveness, enhancing safety in the community.
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⚽ On International Youth Day 2025, youth on the move at TRC Blažuj and local FK Respekt came together for a friendly football match, turning the field into a space for social cohesion and mutual respect. 🌍 #YouthDay #Local2030
@SweMFA @UN_BiH @IOM_Nordics @IOMWBalkans
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What’s behind the process of bringing foreign workers to 🇧🇦? In the final episode of our series with @AJBalkans, we look at recruitment pathways, the role of agencies, state oversight and the lived experiences of workers themselves. 🎥 Watch now: https://t.co/Ehh6kqdJAd
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How does 🇧🇦 manage the employment of foreign workers? In this episode of our series with @AJBalkans, we dive into the country’s regulatory approach & what it looks like in practice. 🎥 Watch now to see how policy meets reality on the ground: https://t.co/Tl1KOXcw7R
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Last week, IOM’s Protection & MHPSS team held focus groups in all 4⃣ reception centers across 🇧🇦, sparking eye-opening conversations on mental health. From stress to strength, participants spoke about their struggles, shared how they cope & showed why safe spaces truly matter.
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What is driving labour migration in 🇲🇪? From evolving policies to employer needs & regional dynamics, the landscape is changing fast. In the latest video from our series with @AJBalkans, we explore how these forces shape mobility & the future of work. 🔗 https://t.co/feWJKp30IZ
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