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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 30

    . provides some grim numbers about human trafficking: • 74% of the children identified were trafficked for sexual exploitation. • 23% of the children identified were trafficked for forced labour. • 48% were recruited by a family member.

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    2 hours ago

    The escalation of conflict in Afghanistan is adding untold suffering to millions of already displaced persons. IOM is committed to stay and support the people of Afghanistan, providing emergency aid and protection assistance. Read 's statement:

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    2 hours ago

    The last few days have seen a deadly escalation of fighting in Afghanistan, adding untold suffering in a country where over 5 million people are already displaced internally. I am extremely concerned by the situation, particularly the impact on mobile and displaced populations.

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    6 hours ago

    Officially, counted 250 people who died or disappeared on the Atlantic Route between West Africa and Spain’s Canary Islands between January and June 2021. Unofficially, that figure is likely much higher...

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  5. Retweeted
    Aug 9

    Residents of , returned safely to their places, after the evacuation of the camp due to the in Attica. Distribution of food and water took place upon arrival. A big thanks to all for their cooperation, ensuring safety for all.

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  6. Retweeted
    Aug 6

    Distribution of food and non-food items in camp. Some 2,000 migrants were safely transferred from camp as an immediate response to the wildfires in Attica. team remains present.

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  7. Retweeted
    Aug 7

    After more than 5 days on board, migrants' health conditions on the are rapidly deteriorating. After the dramatic experiences they have already been through, this situation is causing further suffering for them. A safe port of disembarkation is urgently needed.

    Dopo oltre 5 giorni a bordo della , le condizioni di salute dei migranti stanno rapidamente peggiorando Dopo tutte le drammatiche esperienze già vissute,questa situazione sta causando loro un'ulteriore sofferenza Urgente farli sbarcare quanto prima in un porto sicuro
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  8. Retweeted
    Aug 5

    IOM remains present at Malakasa supporting the Greek authorities with the evacuation of the camp and the safe transfer of the asylum seekers.

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  9. Retweeted
    Aug 4

    “When COVID-19 came, all the hotels shut down in no time and we returned to Nepal.” Many return migrants like Dammar are searching for new ways to sustain their livelihoods:

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    Aug 4

    1,595 unaccompanied migrant children have received targeted assistance, under 's MERIMNA project. 👉 With the support of the .

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  11. Aug 4

    “It is not the virus that scares us but the loss of our livelihood,” says Dammar. Dammar is among many Nepalese migrants whose lives were disrupted by COVID-19: |

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    Aug 3

    In this podcast episode, hear about the project carried out in Zimbabwe, the UK, Spain and Ethiopia by "Living without them - stories of families left behind" is a podcast series produced by .

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    Jul 30

    Victims’ Voices Lead the Way in the fight against human trafficking. On this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we highlight the incredible work and efforts of survivors to raise awareness to . 🔗

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    Jul 30

    👉 is an invisible crime which makes it so difficult to discover. 💙Sarah De Hovre, director of PAG-ASA, tells us how to detect it, in our new 🎙podcast series regarding 💙 Listen to it on Spotify 👉

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  15. Retweeted
    Jul 30

    On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we reaffirm our commitment to and build a better future for all.

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  16. Retweeted
    Jul 30

    Renu was robbed of her childhood when she became a victim of trafficking. We all have a responsibility to .

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    Jul 30

    “Children should be in school, not working. It is our duty as adults to protect them & provide for them,” says Abdullah. The Rohingya refugee is now sharing his story to raise awareness about human trafficking & child protection. 📖

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    Jul 29

    Trafficking for sexual exploitation is a global issue and women and girls are disproportionately affected. 🔗 |

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  19. Jul 30

    A few months ago, Hadiza was a victim of human trafficking in a ghetto in Agadez, Niger. Today, Hadiza is an IOM community mobilizer sensitizing migrants about the risks of irregular migration & its alternatives. |

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  20. Jul 30

    Asha had high hopes when her employer told her that they would be going abroad, but things suddenly took a turn for the worst. .

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