IOM Global Office Brussels
Official page of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Global Office in Brussels. globalofficebrussels.iom.int
- Grateful for the chance to contribute to the EU's Fair Labour Mobility Package. Migrants are not only beneficiaries, they are agents of fair labour mobility in the EU. Aiming for a more efficient Single Market and inclusive, resilient EU! Read our take: tinyurl.com/2bpca3ja @ec.europa.eu
- Speaking to @vs-maier.bsky.social ORF in Cyprus, @iomchief.iom.int Amy Pope delves into the issues the EU is facing on returns, as well as challenges for countries like Syria & Afghanistan. The approach has to be comprehensive and sustainable, with rights & dignity upheld. on.orf.at/video/143089...
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- With support from the #EU and other donors, IOM works for durable peace and recovery in #SouthSudan. Between 2024-2025, USD 750,000 boosted local economies, 439 businesses were supported, creating 750 jobs for youth, returnees, internally displaced persons, and host community. 🔗 bit.ly/4jR37bc
- Millions of children are on the move, fleeing conflicts, disasters and seeking safety. Yet many remain invisible in data and policy. 👉The report by the International Data Alliance for Children on the Move highlights their experiences and needs: lnkd.in/eSVyg8_M With thanks to the European Union.
- Hope is taking root in #Ethiopia. In Jimma, returnees from Sudan are building poultry & dairy cooperatives that feed their communities, revive local markets, and support the futures they came home to rebuild. With thanks to @ec.europa.eu 🙏 #IMD2025 tinyurl.com/4vfy47ew
- “IOM welcomes the opportunity to work closely with the Cyprus EU Presidency in advancing a comprehensive EU migration agenda,” - Lukas Gehrke, Director, IOM Global Office in Brussels. Our recommendations to the Cyprus EU Presidency are out‼️More info 👇 globalofficebrussels.iom.int/news/iom-iss...
- A young man’s return to #Cameroon set him on a new path in healthcare, showing how migration can spark opportunity & strengthen communities. On International Migrants Day, we celebrate stories like this, made possible through the IOM–EU partnership. #IMD2025 #MigrationMatters tinyurl.com/yb945vjd
- During the #COP30 debrief, we discussed how the Belém Political Package recognizes the climate vulnerability and rights of migrants. This ensures their participation in the Just Transition, addressing loss and damage & includes migration in measuring climate adaptation progress.
- At the EU #WaterResilienceForum, IOM discussed with Commissioner Roswall @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu how to include migrants in water resilience approaches, ensure access to water & hygiene for all, and support sustainable agriculture - offering lessons the EU can build on.
- 🌍 Reintegration is about thriving, not just returning. Through the IOM–EU partnership, returning migrants in Africa now have a mentorship network to share skills, build resilience and inspire hope. 🤝 tinyurl.com/muthunuf
- In #SouthSudan, Awrelia stepped up to revive her local women’s group, helping other women find their voice & advocate for their rights. With thanks to support from the European Union 🙏 Read her story: tinyurl.com/4k3t2bwa #16DaysOfActivism
- Another positive step towards effective EU migration governance! IOM is engaged in supporting evidence- and rights-based mobility, upholding fair recruitment standards and promoting multi-stakeholder cooperation. Ready to leverage our global network to raise awareness among jobseekers & employers.
- As the world transitions to a greener economy, no one should be left behind. Migrants help fill gaps in green jobs & bring valuable skills. Protecting their rights & including their voices is essential for a truly just transition. #COP30 🔗 tinyurl.com/374hue6c
- 🤝 The EU-IOM partnership supports Gambian migrants through reintegration and skills development. A new EU-funded initiative is boosting social support systems and opening talent mobility pathways—empowering returnees and strengthening communities. tinyurl.com/y42vaf6z
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- The first step to helping people who flee conflicts and disasters is to know where they are and what they need. With support from the European Union, IOM’s Data Lifelines initiative strengthens the Displacement Tracking Matrix, ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most.
- In Latin America, IOM and the European Union have launched Prepárate+, a new initiative that puts people and inclusion at the centre of disaster preparedness. Women, migrants and displaced people will help build safer, more resilient communities. Read more: tinyurl.com/ycea97h7
- With support from the European Union, IOM helped a community in Somalia build flood regulation structures, plant trees and restore vegetation to prevent flooding and protect against sandstorms. Let’s invest in resilience, not disasters. #DRRDay 🔗 tinyurl.com/nhzsy6vc
- With support from the European Union, IOM helped Abdoulaye rebuild his life in Chad — offering trauma counseling, vocational training, and hope after surviving a deadly shipwreck. 🔗 His story: tinyurl.com/msxtvas7 #WorldMentalHealthDay
- In Guinea, IOM helps returning migrants heal invisible scars through mental health care and reintegration services so that they can rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience. With thanks to support from the European Union 🙏 🔗 tinyurl.com/4p2z9n4r #WorldMentalHealthDay
- From Syria to Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hatija has walked the same uncertain road. Today, she helps migrants find comfort & strength at the Ušivak Reception Centre, showing that healing often begins with being heard. With thanks to support from the European Union. 🙏 iom.int/Zgy #WorldMentalHealthDay
- In times of hardship, IOM, with funding from the European Union is helping Ghanaian returnees like Ampem heal invisible wounds through vital mental health support and reintegration services. 🔗His story: t.ly/4GrCK #WorldMentalHealthDay
- ✈️ Port Sudan ➡️ Kano: IOM has facilitated the safe return of 151 Nigerian nationals from #Sudan through its Voluntary Humanitarian Return programme — the third such flight this year amid Sudan’s ongoing conflict. 🙏 With thanks to funding from @ec.europa.eu 🔗 tinyurl.com/2xymuunf
- In 2024, 41,779 children arrived in Europe via sea & land - a 25% drop from 2023. Yet, over half were unaccompanied & many faced violence. Find out more in the new factsheet by UNHCR, UNICEF & IOM tinyurl.com/zfeu89w2 © UNHCR/Alessandro Penso
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- Across #Ethiopia's Tigray region, IOM, with support from the European Union #EU, delivers life-saving assistance helping displaced communities reclaim stability and strengthen resilience in the face of ongoing uncertainty. 🔗Their stories - from survival to rebuilding: tinyurl.com/4ejcceet
- Forced to flee the war in Ukraine at age 97, Zinaida rediscovers everyday life with her daughter in Tiraspol, #Moldova. Thanks to IOM's cash assistance programme funded by the European Union, Zinaida - who turned 100 this year - is able to meet basic needs & live with dignity. tinyurl.com/2s3xtd34
- Today we mark the first anniversary of the IOM Global Office in Brussels. From policy to projects, the IOM-EU partnership is addressing global challenges, advancing good migration governance, supporting development and powering humanitarian action. Stay tuned here for more.
- This is a great initiative. Thank you @ec.europa.eu and the Greek Government for trust in IOM to implement such a constructive part of making migration work for all with positive, long-term social and economic impact. #NextGenerationEU travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
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- IOM joins UN agencies and humanitarian organizations on #WorldHumanitarianDay in calling for the protection of aid workers. We urge stronger, coordinated and decisive political action from Member States to end rising violence against them worldwide. www.iom.int/news/iom-chi...
- From Ukraine to Sudan, Gaza to Bangladesh and Venezuela, IOM is providing vital assistance where it is needed most, thanks to EU humanitarian funding and our shared commitment to saving and protecting lives. #WorldHumanitarianDay
- Two women. Two paths torn by war in #Sudan. Reunited by chance in Libya, where survival turned into quiet strength, and hope returned through healthcare and community. 🙏 With thanks to support from the European Union and other donors. 🔗 Their story: tinyurl.com/3jwf6p4w
- In the UN's joint recommendations for the #EUGenderEqualityStrategy, IOM is calling for a gender-responsive approach to migration that protects migrant women and gender-diverse people from violence, exploitation and exclusion. globalofficebrussels.iom.int/news/eu-cons...
- In Poland, IOM, together with @who.int, is helping Ukrainian refugees access healthcare, understand their rights, and receive support during medical visits, as part of the #EU4Health programme. With thanks to @ec.europa.eu for the continuing partnership and support. #HealthForAll
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- Human trafficking exploits vulnerabilities along migration routes and across borders. On #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking, we stand with survivors. Protection must follow the person, justice must be survivor-centered, and punishment must never fall on those who were exploited.
- Ma Yin spent 20 years working in silence in #Thailand. She endured long hours, unpaid wages and harassment before being aware of her rights. Now she is helping migrants access justice and protection. 🙏 With support from @ec.europa.eu and Sweden. tinyurl.com/ypwhwaj7
- In #Rwanda, 26-year-old Patrick supports women cross-border traders by transporting goods that can’t go by vehicle. His work provides a livelihood, strengthens community ties, and helps him plan for a better future. With thanks to @ec.europa.eu 🙏 bit.ly/40tb6Tq
- IOM joins the EU in remembering the victims of the global climate crisis. Saving lives is IOM’s highest priority. We need to anticipate climate impacts, so people aren’t forced to move in desperation. We are engaged with the EU to turn foresight into action.
- IOM works with governments, civil society, and the private sector to support regular migration pathways. One example is the #THAMMPlus programme, which facilitates safe regular labour migration from Morocco and Tunisia to Italy. With thanks to the European Commission and the Government of Italy. 🙏
- We welcome the incoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU @eu2025dk.bsky.social IOM is looking forward to engaging the Presidency's agenda as we work together to promote fair and effective governance of migration & mobility, and address global humanitarian crises. #EU2025DK
- Moving beyond emergency aid to build resilience for refugees, returnees & host communities in Upper Nile & Juba. With thanks to the European Union, IOM & UNHCR support those affected by the Sudan conflict in South Sudan. #WithRefugees Read more: tinyurl.com/bdhxjw2u @ec.europa.eu @unhcr.org
- 🌧️ Floods affected 1.3 million people in Yemen in 2024 — a 61% increase from the year before. In response, IOM and the European Union built a climate-resilient pedestrian bridge in Ibb, helping over 7,800 people safely reach vital services year-round. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/8j2w46pk
- John & Temnaia travelled to Libya for work but found love & hope with the birth of their daughter. They returned to Nigeria, rebuilding their lives with new purpose-to give their child the best life possible. 🙏 With thanks to #EU & the Governments of Italy, Norway, & Denmark. tinyurl.com/d4x362th
- As deadly floods displace thousands and devastate communities in #Nigeria, IOM, with support from the European Union, is scaling up its emergency response with shelter and essential supplies. Urgent action is needed to protect the most vulnerable. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/mr3m7n5h
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- Two years after the Kakhovka Dam destruction, the European Union and IOM launch EUR 30 million project to support the recovery of the water system in Kryvyi Rih, #Ukraine. The project will benefit up to 700,000 residents, incl. 80,000 internally displaced people. tinyurl.com/9ej24w8m
- In Bulgaria, unaccompanied children hosted in the IOM-run Safe Zone ran a yard clean-up removing a significant amount of plastic waste to make room for a gardening project🌱 With support from the European Union. 🙏 🔗 tinyurl.com/y4nysz8f #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌍 #EUGreenWeek
- In Bentiu, South Sudan, years of conflict and floods have uprooted lives and livelihoods. But Wuor’s nursery is restoring land, creating jobs and helping communities rebuild. With support from the European Union 🙏 🔗 tinyurl.com/4szyr96c #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌍 #EUGreenWeek
- In #Djibouti, Kadidja is literally paving the way to a greener future by transforming plastic waste into paving stones for the community. ♻️ Her recycling facility “La Fabrick” received support from the European Commission, Sweden, and Denmark. #BeatPlasticPollution tinyurl.com/5n7jjr34
- With support from IOM’s business skills training funded by the European Union, Ibrahim transformed his family’s recycling legacy into a thriving business that turns plastic waste into valuable raw materials. ♻️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/mavchtpt 🌍 #WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution
- Passionate about construction work, Afef, a 34-year old Tunisian woman, embarked upon a pioneering initiative #THAMMPlus facilitating safe, regular migration pathways based on real labor market needs. With support from The European Union and the Italian Ministry of Interior 🙏 tinyurl.com/4jn7kuhr
- For years, families living in Balkh Province in northern #Afghanistan lacked access to clean water. With support from the European Union, IOM built a water supply system that brings clean and safe water to nearly 5,000 people. @ec.europa.eu
- With European Union support, IOM delivers crucial assistance to displaced populations in #Haiti, including cash assistance, rental aid, medical and psychosocial support. It also provides clean water and sanitation services, both key in a country where cholera remains prevalent. tinyurl.com/2ky8axb9
