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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
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- Data and Resources
- 2030 Agenda
The International Organization for Migration is present in more than 100 countries and has over 590 Country Offices and Sub-offices worldwide. As the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 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.
Africa
Migration in Africa involves large numbers of migrants moving both within and from the region. In 2019, over 21 million Africans were living in another African country, a significant increase from 2015, when around 18.5 million Africans were estimated to be living within the region. The number of Africans living in different regions also grew during the same period, from around 17 million in 2015 to nearly 19 million in 2019.
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Note: The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the International Organization for Migration.