We're shocked by the discovery of 9 bodies in Brazil presumed to be migrants departed from West Africa before going adrift months ago.

This recurring tragedy shows the risks migrants face on the Atlantic and the invisibility of deaths on this route.

“It is an honour to return to Kenya on my first visit as IOM Global #GWA to meet with people in the region I was born in.”

Sir Mo Farah will meet with youth & migrants, learn their stories of resilience & raise awareness on sports as a tool for integration.

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Sudan is now the world's largest internal displacement crisis.

Two million people have fled to neighbouring countries.

We join the humanitarian community to call for an end to the war and suffering.

We are saddened to learn from IOM staff on the ground that survivors now in #Lampedusa confirmed 2 shipwrecks occurred in the Central Med two days ago.

In one case there were 24 victims (9 dead,15 missing) and in another 45 (all missing).

Both boats had departed from Tunisia

Greater global solidarity and humanitarian support is needed for #Ukraine , urged @IOMChief.

Meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський, she reaffirmed IOM's commitment to help the country rebuild and recover.
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🌍📊 Access to health services remains limited for many migrants worldwide, according to a new report by IOM.

The Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) initiative offers key findings and recommendations in shaping people-centred migration policies.

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6 months since the war in #Gaza began, we’ve seen loss of life, millions displaced and looming famine.

We need an immediate ceasefire, return of hostages, and access to humanitarian aid to end this suffering. Let's prioritize peace, compassion and respect for international laws.

‼️ Over 360,000 people have been displaced in Haiti as the crisis extends beyond Port-au-Prince.
IOM and partners are delivering much needed assistance to people in need.

Read more here: iom.int/ZJP

Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza. Aid workers should never be targets.

The crisis in Gaza is dire, with needs growing by the day. Ensuring the safety of aid workers is vital to delivering lifesaving assistance to those in desperate need.

Conflict and violence remain the main drivers of displacement and movements in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, exacerbated by increasing climate shocks and hazards, according to a report launched by IOM and African Union.

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❗️At least 65 migrants’ bodies have been found in a mass grave in Southwest Libya.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and call for increased action to safeguard and protect migrants, regardless of their status.

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We are deeply saddened by yet another news of migrants deaths. At least 22 migrants are reported dead off the coast of Türkiye's Çanakkale Province.

We reiterate that one #migrant death is too many and that we must continue working together to #EndMigrantDeaths .

We are deeply troubled by news of a shipwreck in the Central Med. #OceanViking reported to have rescued 25 people who left Zawya, Libya a week ago with approximately 60 more still missing.

Urgent action is needed to strengthen maritime patrols and prevent further tragedies.

'The world today has many crises, but we cannot forget the urgent needs of the Rohingya refugees and the response efforts in Bangladesh.'

IOM appeals for USD 119 Million for Rohingya Refugee Response in Bangladesh

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Saddened by another tragic incident off the coast of #BenGuerdane 🇹🇳 last Friday of a boat departing from 🇱🇾, 10 pm on Thu. 24 #migrants rescued. 5 confirmed dead & 5 others missing.

IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 is providing emergency aid to the rescued & transferred 8 persons to IOM shelters.

‼️15,000 people have been displaced by successive waves of violence in Haiti within the last one week alone!

Most were already displaced prior to the recent violence, compounding their needs even as access to basic commodities remain limited.

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The resurgence of attacks by armed groups in Cabo Delgado has displaced more than 110,000 people.

This is the second highest displacement since the start of the conflict in 2017, further deepening humanitarian needs.

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Last year’s total surpasses the number of dead and missing globally in the previous record year of 2016, when 8,084 people died during migration.