🤝 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

👋 Meet panellists at our upcoming ' #Migration, #Peace and #Security Roundtable' - happening in just a week!

This year, the UN marks its 80th anniversary. 8 decades of working for people and planet. Despite challenges, the United Nations continues to prove that global problems need global solutions. #UN80

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

IOM is deeply concerned by the rising civilian casualties in #Ukraine. Millions remain displaced, and urgent action is needed to protect civilians and deliver lifesaving humanitarian aid. Read more here: www.iom.int/Zgf

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...

#Gaza is on the brink. IOM is ready to deliver aid. We have the supplies. All we need is access. The time for action is not tomorrow. It is now.

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

Diaspora leadership is shaping recovery in #Ukraine. Backed by IOM, a new Global Alliance empowers Ukrainians abroad to lead in rebuilding their homeland with unity, purpose, and impact. www.iom.int/Zfc

“Until we start protecting people who’ve been exploited, we aren’t making progress against human trafficking.” - @IOMchief On #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking we call for the recognition of survivors as victims not criminals. www.iom.int/Zfu

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

🌱 “Climate change impacts everyone,” – Davide Zappa, Regional Disaster Preparedness Thematic Expert at EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid.​ Stay tuned for the #CMIL Symposium on Climate Displacement on 25–26 June in Bangkok 🇹🇭​ 📩 [email protected] ​ 🌐 bit.ly/3W2Hgng​

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

With support from the European Union and the IOM Development Fund, Afshan expanded her packaging business five-fold in Pakistan.​ ​She is now creating jobs for locals and for Afghan nationals, proving that women can lead and thrive across industries.​ 🔗 tinyurl.com/8x7eaznu @ec.europa.eu

IOM welcomes EU, US, UK decisions to lift sanctions on Syria, inspiring hope for recovery. "Hope must be matched with concrete support. Syrians need not just the ability to return but the means to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity" said @iomchief.iom.int Amy Pope www.iom.int/news/iom-wel...

#Yemen is on the brink. Conflict, economic collapse and climate shocks continue to drive humanitarian needs. IOM joins UN agencies, NGOs & international organizations in calling for urgent action in scaling up funding & life-saving assistance. www.iom.int/news/iom-and...

Economic hardship and a lack of access to basic services are among the barriers that Syrians face returning home, according to a new report. Syrians have remained resilient and innovative through these challenges, but they need our support. www.iom.int/ZGj

Striking, moving images at the UN photo exhibition at #EHF2025, which speak directly of humanitarian impact in a way that transcends words. IOM is proud to contribute two powerful photos depicting the daily struggles and resilience of displaced people in Ukraine and Sudan. @unbrussels.bsky.social

Today, I am reminded of IOM’s foundation in Europe and grateful for the enduring partnership forged with the EU and its Member States. Together, we continue to respond to today’s challenges, building solutions for the benefit of all. #EuropeDay🇪🇺