International Organization for Migration — Dedicated to Safe, Orderly Migration
Assisted Voluntary Return, Post-Arrival Assistance, and Reintegration: IOM’s Role Explained
Migrants sometimes find themselves unable to remain in a host or transit country — due to lack of legal status, detention, or the exhaustion of other options. In these circumstances, return may become the most viable path available.
Ebola Outbreak 2026: How IOM is Helping
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, reaching 5,945 confirmed cases, 2,862 deaths, and 1,327 recoveries, with an overall Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 48.1%.
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.
Shelter is the First Step Toward Recovery
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is among the first on the ground when crisis strikes, working with communities to address immediate needs such as emergency shelter, repairing and rebuilding homes, infrastructure, and restoring essential services – helping families move toward stability and rebuild their lives.
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