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Joined October 2009
Born December 05

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    Every migrant deserves to be treated with respect.

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  2. "La OIM ha manifestado su compromiso de permanecer en el lugar y proveer socorro y asistencia a las poblaciones móviles y desplazadas" Declaración de , Director General , sobre la situación en Afganistán. Comunicado de prensa: 🔗

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  3. "A tally of the numbers of migrants who die or go missing during their journeys is impossible to establish definitively, since so many go without telling people" Dying to reach Europe: The Atlantic crossing via

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  4. 2 hours ago

    Living in “fear and dread” chief condemns abuses as advance & head warns of displacement crisis

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  5. Prolonged violence in Somalia has torn apart communities that used to live in peace. ’s reconciliation activities aim to wipe away their differences and work together for a better future:

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. According to a new report, climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying. We must respond to this crisis with international solidarity and courage.

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  9. 7-year-old Amara survived a recent shipwreck off the coast of 🇩🇯Djibouti in April. "She is not yet ready to speak about the incident which killed her mother and younger brother, along with dozens of others." Important reflection from ⬇

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  10. Abuse. Landmines. Exploitation. These are some of the dangers that migrants attempting to cross into Western Europe face on the Balkan Route:

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  11. Migrant children along the Eastern route are vulnerable to violence, forced labour, trafficking and detention. We must act to and give them a better future:

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  12. Even a single trafficked child is one too many.

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  13. Aug 9

    The released its latest today, 2021: the Physical Science Basis. “The role of human influence on the climate system is undisputed.” – Working Group I Co-Chair Report ➡️ Watch the video, 🎥 ⬇️

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  14. “It’s important that our two groups reconcile.” Conflict is one of the main drivers of displacement in Somalia. Read how IOM fosters reconciliation among women to move towards peace:

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  15. The floodings of Lake Tanganyika and the Rusizi river have displaced thousands of people in Burundi. Urgent resources are needed to sustain the humanitarian response in the country:

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  16. More than 55 million people are internally displaced by conflict, violence and disaster. They are more than numbers. They are people with voices, dreams, and futures.

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  17. For many LGBTIQ+ people like Jen, leaving their home is the only way to find a place where they can truly be themselves. Let’s create a future where everyone belongs.

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  18. While the country is grappling with an economic meltdown, COVID-19, and the disastrous impact of the explosions, the new appeal will assist those who no longer can afford to buy food nor access basic services:

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  19. The UN has launched a new appeal to provide life-saving humanitarian support to 1.1 million Lebanese and migrants affected by the ongoing crisis.

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  20. Elisabeth's childhood was changed forever when she was raped by traffickers at the age of 12. Her disturbing story is all too familiar in Burundi:

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  21. “I was so sad that I couldn’t think of anything else but to go home.” Blessing was exploited, beaten, and forced into prostitution. This is her story:

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