About: International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
In 2016, IOM became a Related Organization of the UN.
The Agreement outlines a closer relationship between IOM and the UN to strengthen the cooperation and enhance their ability to fulfil their respective mandates in the interest of migrants and Member States.
Through the Agreement, the UN recognizes IOM as an indispensable actor in the field of human mobility.
As of March 2019, it has 173 member states, and a further 8 states holding observer status.
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
IOM works to:
Help ensure orderly and humane management of migration
Promote international cooperation on migration issues
Assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems
Provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
IOM activities include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants' rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
In 2016, IOM became a Related Organization of the UN.
The Agreement outlines a closer relationship between IOM and the UN to strengthen the cooperation and enhance their ability to fulfil their respective mandates in the interest of migrants and Member States.
Through the Agreement, the UN recognizes IOM as an indispensable actor in the field of human mobility.
As of March 2019, it has 173 member states, and a further 8 states holding observer status.
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
IOM works to:
Help ensure orderly and humane management of migration
Promote international cooperation on migration issues
Assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems
Provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
IOM activities include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants' rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.
