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50,000 people have crossed into northern Kenya, fleeing violence in Ethiopia. Most are being sheltered by local communities, but needs for water, shelter and healthcare are growing. More people could arrive in the coming days even as needs grow. More in the comments👇

Government of Kenya and inter-agency partners are planning for a response covering up to 80,000 people. IOM is working with the Government of Kenya, UNHCR and humanitarian partners to assess displacement and identify urgent needs. Read more:

After the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her livelihood, Agathe left Mauritius for France with one goal: returning home and starting over. Today, Agathe reopened her shop, turning the support she received into support for her community. Read more:

In the 1960s, Antonio and Josefa Muñoz, left Spain for Argentina – a journey made possible with help from IOM's predecessor. This #IOM75, we revisit a timeless truth: how far parents will go for their children.

RT @IOMchief: Closely following the tragic train collision in Toledo, #Spain. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. I wish a full recovery to all those who have been affected. IOM stands in solidarity with the people and Government of Spain.

Eight years displaced. Twenty journeys of displacement. One cup of coffee. ☕ For Um Muhammad, returning home to Idlib meant making coffee under her own roof again — with her family by her side.

Millions of Syrians are still displaced. For those who have returned, damaged homes, limited services and the cost of rebuilding remain major obstacles. Learn how safe shelter is helping families like Um Muhammad’s take the first steps toward recovery:

From Yemen’s West Coast to the shores of Djibouti, families are being uprooted again and again. In Lebanon and Syria, many who have returned are struggling to rebuild their lives. New @DTM_IOM analysis shows where people are moving and what they need:

This #UNDay, we are looking at what a stronger UN means. Through the UN Network on Migration, IOM is working across the UN system to deliver better for migrants, displaced people and communities worldwide.

More than 268,000 people have been displaced in Yemen as fighting intensifies, while thousands flee by sea to Djibouti. Latest figures compiled by IOM show 3,836 Yemenis have arrived in Djibouti, half of them children. (More below 👇)

IOM is providing shelter, clean water, health care and protection to people affected by the crisis. Needs are rising faster than aid can reach families. With a USD 30 million funding gap, urgent support is needed to keep pace. Read more 👇

How can we build trust to shape effective public policies on migration? Join policymakers, experts & partners from around the world at the International Dialogue on Migration next week to explore practical solutions through cooperation, innovation & people-centered approaches.

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In Iraq’s Amriyat Al-Fallujah, years of conflict and displacement forced families from their homes and left entire communities struggling to recover. For many, returning home was only the first step.

Zohor and her children are among the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by renewed fighting in Yemen. After arriving in Aden, IOM registered them for emergency assistance through the Rapid Response Mechanism, which supports families newly displaced by conflict.

Through support to repair homes and restore essential services, IOM is helping create conditions for people to return, recover, and build a more stable future. Read more:

For families forced to leave everything behind, timely support can make all the difference. As displacement continues to rise, additional funding is urgently needed to help provide lifesaving assistance. Read Zohor's story:

How can we build trust to shape effective public policies on migration? Join policymakers, experts & partners from around the world at the International Dialogue on Migration next week to explore practical solutions through cooperation, innovation & people-centered approaches.

RT @llungarotti: In Egypt, together with @UNmigration global donors we visited IOM's and partners activities of assistance and protection to stranded migrants along their migratory routes. Health conditions play an essential role to shape solutions, including returning back home. @IOMEgypt

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Nearly 874,000 people in #Somalia could be forced from their homes by flooding in the next three months. Many families have already endured drought and repeated displacement. There is still time to act, but urgent funding is needed before floodwaters rise. (More below 👇)

New beginnings bring hope. 🌞 Explore how Operation Welcome, launched by the Brazilian Government and supported by IOM, has helped Venezuelans start over, find new opportunities and make a home in Brazil. 👉 View the photo story here:

IOM is working with Somali authorities and communities to prepare for the floods, but only 14.4% of the required funding has been secured. Early action can protect homes, livelihoods and lives. Read more:

RT @llungarotti: At Azraq Camp in Jordan, members of the Donor Advisory Group saw how @IOM_Jordan, @Refugees and partners are supporting Syrian refugees who choose to return home. For those considering return, access to reliable information and practical assistance can make all the difference!

When humanitarian action meets world-class logistics, impact goes further. 🤝 Together, IOM and @DHLGlobal are strengthening crisis response, preparedness, and opportunities for migrants worldwide. #IOM75

Winter is approaching in #Ukraine, where damaged homes, attacks on energy infrastructure and unaffordable heating costs risk forcing families to leave again. IOM is calling for urgent support to help keep families stay safely in their homes.

Climate change is transforming Sinilita’s home in Tuvalu, forcing difficult decisions about the future. At #PreCOP31 in Fiji, she and other young Tuvaluans used art and storytelling to call for urgent action to protect their land, livelihoods and culture.

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