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75 Years of Trust.
A Future of Impact.

The story of the International Organization for Migration ‎(IOM) is one of people moving forward – through crises, change and new beginnings – shaping safer, more humane mobility worldwide. IOM’s 75th Anniversary is a unique moment to highlight IOM’s policy impact, operational results, financial discipline, and future readiness.

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Assisted Voluntary Return, Post-Arrival Assistance, and Reintegration

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Be a lifeline to people in need

With your help, IOM can save lives by delivering crucial assistance wherever and whenever it is needed most.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Well-managed migration is crucial for advancing progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

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GLOBAL COMPACT FOR MIGRATION

The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration presents a unique opportunity to enhance migration governance.

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At the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the International Migration Review Forum 2026 (IMRF)
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International Migration Review Forum 2026

At the United Nations Headquarters in New York, global leaders and stakeholders have gathered for the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), running from May 4 to May 8, 2026.

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Celebrating tradition, flavor, and the opening of the new tortillería
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Tortilla Bakery inauguration in Mexico Cafemin

In October 2025, CAFEMIN and IOM Mexico inaugurated a tortillería in Ciudad de México to boost food security, livelihoods, and skills for migrant women.

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IOM captures powerful moments from the IWD celebration
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Empowering migrant women: strength, resilience, and support at the Haitian border

IOM and partners support returned migrants in Ouanaminthe, Haiti by providing essential assistance, enhancing protection, and amplifying the voices of women arriving in vulnerable conditions.

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Women leading with creativity and purpose

Women entrepreneurs weaving their futures

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A resident enjoys accessing reliable water

Boreholes rehabilitation in Naminaue, Mozambique

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students in front of renovated classrooms

Community empowerment through sustainable development in Edo State, Nigeria

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Water, sanitation and hygiene: WASH - Kharkiv

Water, sanitation and hygiene: WASH - Kharkiv

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A farm is irrigated using new irrigation canals rehabilitated by IOM

Laying the foundation for recovery and peacebuilding in Yemen

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Afghan returnees arriving at the Torkham border

Afghanistan emergency response

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