International Organisation for Migration
25 Jan
United Nations migration agency, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has said it is working towards building permanent shelters for persons affected by humanitarian crisis in North East.
21 Aug 2023
United Nation's International Organisation for Migration, (IOM), has said that the art of storytelling in short films is a major means of creating awareness on the dangers of human trafficking in Nigeria. IOM Chief of Mission, Laurent De Boeck, said that in the face of daunting challenge of human trafficking, hope and inspiration can be…
19 Aug 2023
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has called for the establishment of an urgent humanitarian corridor out of Niger Republic for stranded migrants to ease the overcrowding in its centres, where thousands of migrants are hosted, with many awaiting a safe return home. The recent border and airspace closures owing to sanctions meted out on…
25 Jul 2023
Partnership, enhanced labour mobility plans, and policies are needed for sustainable management of migration, said Amy Pope, Director General-Elect of International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Pope spoke to attendees at the International Conference on Development and Migration, held yesterday at the Italian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Rome. Migration, if properly managed, can contribute to development…
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