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Who we are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM has been active in Southern Africa since the early 1990s.
About
About
IOM Global
IOM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. Across the Southern Africa region, IOM plays an important role of protecting, assisting and supporting migrants.
Cross-cutting (Global)
Cross-cutting (Global)
- Where we work
- Take Action
- Data and Resources
- 2030 Agenda
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1971 ICEM
starts providing resettlementassistance to Jewish refugees from the Soviet Union.ICEM assists UNHCR in the resettlement of 130,000 refugees from Bangladesh and Nepal to Pakistan.
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1972
ICEM assists in the evacuation and resettlement of Asians from Uganda.
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1973 A special Resettlement Programme helps over 31,000 Chileans resettle in 50 countries.
2 million migrants directly assisted by ICEM.
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1974
ICEM becomes a forum for international discussion and exchange of experience amongst governments and other organizations on migration issues.
ICEM launches Return of Talent Programme for Latin Americans
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1975
ICEM
initiates a resettlement programme for Indo-Chinese refugees and displaced persons.