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Emergency Assistance in Shelter and Camp Management and Coordination for Affected Populations in Bujumbura Rural and Bujumbura Mairie This project aims to improve the living conditions of the displaced populations affected by the floods in the provinces of Bujumbura Rural and Bujumbura Mairie in Burundi through the provision of shelter and support in site management and coordination. As part of IOM's commitment to the application of the centrality of protection and to consider the risks of gender-based violence, cross-cutting activities will be conducted with a sensitive approach to the principles of protection, and inclusive of internally displaced persons, site managers and relevant actors.
Integrated Humanitarian and Recovery Support for Displacement Affected Populations in Somalia IOM will support affected populations in Somalia through an integrated approach across Shelter/Non-Food Items (NFIs), Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Durable Solutions activities. The proposed response is designed within the framework of the 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), and where possible the UN Strategic Framework 2017-2019 which is in line with the Somali National Development Plan. The Action is also in line with the Somalia Durable Solutions Initiative and the National Development Plan chapter on resilience.
Lao People's Democratic Republic Flood Response IOM will focus effort on the return and recovery needs, health and well-being of those displaced and most affected by the flooding, particularly the villages hit by the dam collapse and subsequent flooding, and those in the 7 identified (to date) evacuation centres. Toensure a comprehensive response, IOM will include Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) information capacities to better track the people in evacuation sites and the return and/or relocation process, as well as the basic needs for services and assistance at each of these sites and the most affected villages. The operational activities will primarily becommodities driven initially, but IOM will deploy health staff includinglocal health volunteers to begin working with the communities on recovery, vector control, and health and hygiene promotion activities toprevent further disease risks.
Supporting Humanitarian Assistance, Community Resilience, and Integrated Protection Services in Northwest Syria This project seeks to provide integrated multisectoral lifesaving and life-sustaining assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the Syrian crisis. IOM's programs are needs-driven, rights-based, and gender-, age-, and vulnerability-sensitive. IOM will maintain a strong focus on humanitarian principals and accountability throughout the project. The project will also address the immediate humanitarian needs of those affected by the crisis in Syria, while supporting longer-term resilience. IOM works with a network of partners, and ensures its actions are coordinated at all levels with relevant stakeholders and interagency forums. This project will particularly focus on camp coordination and camp management, protection and livelihood needs of affected populations.
Displacement and emergency tracking in Burundi The general objective of this project is to assist the Government of Burundi, in partnership with humanitarian agencies, to access a comprehensive system of information on the presence of internally displaced persons in the country, the needs of this vulnerable population, and emergency events occurring within the country in order to provide timely assistance. In order to do so, this proposed project aims to address the current gaps in humanitarian emergency response in Burundi by: (1) expanding current data collection capacity on internally displaced persons (IDPs) using the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and (2) creating an Emergency Event Tracking system for rapid assessment following natural disasters and other displacement events.
Election Follow-up Mission to Timor Leste 2020 The European Union (EU) intends to send an Electoral Follow-up Mission to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to assess the progress made in the electoral reform and the status of implementation of EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) recommendations, since the delivery of the Final report of the 2017 EU EOM to Timor-Leste. This project selects two experts (one legal expert and one electoral/political expert) travelling to Dili to meet all relevant stakeholders and produce a report. IOM has no visibility and is not associated in any way to the work of the experts; IOM provides administrative, logistical and security support.
Increased Access to, and use of, Sustainable Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) Services Underpinned by Improved Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Darfur This project supports the recovery and stabilisation of war-affected populations in selected localities across the five Darfur states in Sudan through improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and ensuring sustainability of impact through integrated water resource management support. lOM is specifically focusing on the provision of services in returnee and nomadic areas.
Building Societal Connections to Support Reconciliation and Social Cohesion in Kosovo The project aims to contribute towards a more inclusive society for all communities in Kosovo (as per UNSC Res.1244 (1999)) by supporting their language rights, fostering cooperation and joint initiatives, as well as proper media reporting, thus building confidence between communities and addressing points of friction for long-term reconciliation.
Strengthen Accountability to Affected Populations in IOM Operations In line with the IASC commitments to Accountability to Affected Population (AAP), IOM aims to: (1) Organize technical consultations to finalize its Institutional AAP Framework; (2) develop tools to support the operationalization of the institutional framework; (3) roll out its framework at the country level to improve IOM strategies in response to crises; and (4) develop general guidance that will provide IOM staff with an overview of the AAP framework in order to enable better integration of principles and commitments of accountability in IOM programmes.
Emergency Shelter and Essential Household Services (NFI) Assistance for Internally Displaced Persons in Masisi Territory, North Kivu The main objective of IOM's actions will be to improve the living conditions of the people affected by the conflict in North Kivu by rapidly responding to their needs for shelter and essential household items (NFIs). The intervention strategy developed under this CERF allocation will be implemented in Masisi territory in North Kivu province.
Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) Programme 2020-2021 Strengthening Romania's migration management through rights-based and dignified voluntary returns of third country nationals.
Worldwide Global Compact on Migration This project will assist IOM in providing support to the Global Compact on Migration (GCM) process as mandated in the Modalities Resolution, andwill contribute to IOM's GCM funding appeal.
Support to the Exit of Boys, Girls and Adolescents from Revolutionary Armed Forces af Colombia (FARC) Camps-Phase II IOM, in collaboration with UNICEF, aims to strengthen the response capabilities of the Government of Colombia and reduce the operational and logistical risks associated with both the handling of caseloads of children and adolescents departing camps of the FARC and preparing host communities. Through this project, IOM will guarantee the rights of the children and adolescents who leave the FARC and who are in the process of reincorporation.
Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Assistance for Victims of Trafficking and Cabaret Dancers Who Have Been Exploited in Switzerland This project aims at facilitating the voluntary return and reintegration of victims and witnesses of trafficking who are currently in Switzerland. The overall goal of the project is to support these persons to return and reintegrate in the various countries of origin throughout the world.
Community Response Map: Enhancing Two-Way Communications in Somalia The aim of the project is to develop a customized community response map to enhance community engagement and two-way communications to enhance provision and tracking of community feedback for World Vision Somalia and address the key challenges identified in Somalia.
Emergency life-saving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Response to South Sudanese Refugees in South Kordofan This project aims to reduce morbidity and suffering among newly arrived South Sudanese refugees in South Kordofan State through the provision of life-saving emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions.
Provision of transportation assistance to DRC Refugees in Lunda Norte Province IOM is providing safe transportation assistance to incoming Congolese (DRC) refugees traveling from the hosting centres of the Government and border points to reception centres in Lunda Norte province, Angola.
Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Response in Sierra Leone The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has made disaster preparedness and risk management one of its top priorities, and in this regard, has requested the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in strengthening its capacity, particularly that of the Office of National Security (ONS). The overall objective of the project is therefore to contribute to enhancing national efforts in disaster preparedness and response in line with the objectives of the National Disaster Risk Management Policy and the National Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Strategy and Action Plan.
Support to Government of Egypt in Enhancing COVID-19 Preparedness and Response at Borders The project aims at providing support to enhance preparedness and response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. On the one hand, through collaborating with law enforcement authorities in Egypt, IOM will provide capacity building support focusing on health management at borders in response to COVID-19 within the country. On the other hand, this project responds to the particular challenges countries around the word, including in North Africa, are facing in the field of return management during the pandemic. In order to help Egypt and North African states to navigate the challenges posed by COVID-19 in this area, the current proposal includes the development and induction to a guidance toolbox on rights-based return management and cooperation in the COVID-19 context.
EU Election Observation Mission in Bolivia The purpose of the project is the implementation of logistics, security, financial and administrative aspects of the 2020 European Union Election Observation Mission to Bolivia for the general elections, scheduled for the 3rd of May 2020, with a possible second round in June 2020. IOM's role including selecting a team of experts who will be deployed to implement the mission.
Building the Resilience of Communities Affected by Climate Change and Environmental Degradation in Guinea The project intends to support the government in its efforts to improving access to sustainable livelihoods solutions among communities the most affected by climate change in Guinea.  The project aims to improve the understanding on migration, environment and climate change nexus in areas with a focus on gender aspects, increasing capacities and awareness on concretely strengthening the resilience of communities that are most vulnerable to climate change in Guinea, especially women, providing livelihood solutions to communities most affected by climate change to improve their resilience, especially women.
Addressing Humanitarian Needs in Northern Iraq Through this project, IOM addresses the most critical humanitarian needs for displaced populations in Northern Iraq (Ninewa, Erbil, Dohuk and Kirkuk). This includes internally displaced persons (IDPs) who may be in protracted displacement or those newly displaced and based in camp or out-of-camp settings - ‘informal sites’. In line with humanitarian standards, IOM is providing health services through supporting primary health-care clinics in six locations with medicine and medical supplies and supporting the running of an optical clinic in Erbil. In addition, IOM provides camp management and coordination to two informal sites by establishing site management committees, taking site risk reduction actions, and facilitating the coordination for camp inhabitants. Finally, IOM is providing non-food items (NFIs) to IDPs to meet essential needs through in-kind, cash or voucher support.
Improvement of Living Conditions and Protection of Conflict-Affected Populations in North East Nigeria Through this project, IOM will contribute to ensuring an adequate humanitarian response to the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs), host communities and returnees in North Eastern Nigeria. The proposed action will expand the reach of life-saving activities that IOM is currently being provided to IDPs in the North East of Nigeria through: Strengthening the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM); Strengthening camp management and coordination capacities; Strengthening knowledge and practical skills in disaster and displacement management and site care/maintenance; Provision and distribution of Non Food Items (NFI) and Emergency shelters; Providing direct psychosocial support; Developing appropriate preventive measures to combat abuse and exploitation cases and; Expanding livelihood activities.
Implementation of the “Early Reintegration Model in Productive Environments” with Former FARC-EP Members in Colombia - Phase III The project aims to contribute to the reincorporation processes of former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army (FARC-EP in Spanish) members in Colombia through the implementation of models of productive environments related to the agricultural, agro-industrial and/or service lines. Through this project, IOM seeks to work with 200 people in the process of reincorporation in accordance with the work plan agreed between IOM and the Colombian Reintegration Agency (ARN in Spanish), to strengthen their abilities, capacities and skills, which allows them to have economic sustainability.
Protection and life-saving emergency shelter and non-food items response for internally displaced persons in Ethiopia The project's main objective is to provide accurate and timely data with urgent humanitarian needs of internally displaced persons and to provide an immediate life-saving humanitarian response through provision of emergency shelter and latrines.
Strengthening Local Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Burundi The project aims to improve capacities of formal and informal law enforcement actors to prevent and resolve conflicts related to increasedmigration and repatriation; improve access to rehabilitation and traditional healing services for community members traumatized by psychological and physical abuse; set up spaces for dialogues to promotecommunity reconciliation and social cohesion; and improve the administrative and procedural capacity of law enforcement officials to increase internal accountability for the prevention of conflicts.
WE CARE - Enhancing the Provision of Inclusive Health Care Services The project will focus on the governance skills of the Prefecture of Ragusa and strengthening the capacity to identify and address the health needs of third country nationals living in the territory. IOM will be engaged in enhancing third country nationals' health education and strengthening the skills of the ASP of Ragusa staff, Public Administration, third sector and reception center operators to ensure the right to health and migrants' access to healthcare. IOM will also be engaged in improving third country nationals' access to healthcare, in particular the identification and referral of psychosocial vulnerabilities for adequate care provision. Along these lines, IOM will deploy three cultural mediators, who will accompany a dedicated multidisciplinary mobile team, responsible of reaching out asylum seekers in their workplace, mainly greenhouses of the so called “transformed belt”, and in reception facilities. Cultural mediation support will also serve as a bridge between migrants and local health authorities in the delivery of relevant health care services.
Supporting the establishment of humanitarian hubs and shelter/NFI activities in conflict-affected populations in North East Nigeria Through this project IOM aims to improve service delivery to beneficiaries in the conflict-affected areas through the establishment of humanitarian hubs at key displacement locations, as well as continue the provision of direct shelter/NFI assistance to displacement affected populations through the construction of emergency shelters and the upgrading of makeshift shelters if and where needed. Finally, NFI kits as well as kitchen sets will be provided.
Strengthening Direct Assistance for Victims of Trafficking (VOTs) in Nigeria through a Victim Centred Approach This project aims at improving referral mechanisms and services enhancing protection of victims of trafficking (VoT). IOM will develop standardized screening tools based on a victim-centred approach. The enhanced identification process will be rolled out in four states with a high incidence of human trafficking and along points of entry and exit. IOM will facilitate coordination meetings among stakeholders to share best practices and lessons learnt on the referral process of VoTs to strengthen future.
European Union (EU) Election Expert Mission to São Tomé e Príncipe This project implements an European Union (EU) election expert mission to São Tomé and Príncipe. Two election experts will be sent to collect and report on information about the country's electoral process.
Preventing and Overcoming Stigmatization of Former Combatants and Their Families, and Coexistence Promotion in Colombia This project contributes to the reintegration of former combatants and prevention of recruitment, as key elements of a successful peace process, and the reconciliation among victims, former combatants, and citizens in Colombia. The project’s activities address stigmatization, which poses important challenges for reincorporation policies in Colombia and may affect reconciliation in post-conflict areas. These comprehensive strategies include strengthen institutional and community capacities, promoting communal spaces, and supporting community initiatives in order to promote coexistence and prevent stigmatization among populations in reincorporation processes, local authorities, communities, and other stakeholders.
Welcome Sessions for Beneficiaries of International Protection in Estonia Phase II Provision of post-arrival orientation trainings for refugees granted international protection in Estonia in order to support their adaptation in the Estonian society.
Expanding the Protection and Promotion of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for the Communities Affected by the Refugee Emergency in Cox's Bazar Bangladesh This project will build upon findings, lessons learned, and best practices noted during 2018-2019 to expand actions to address psychosocial and mental health support (MHPSS) offered to refugee and host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Main gaps detected during the previous programming period related to ensuring comprehensive and inclusive mental health and psychosocial response for beneficiaries, including a strong need for increasing community-based participation, accessible resources, capacity to detect those in need of specialized mental healthcare, and expanding service provision to include host communities. This next phase project will address these gaps, aiming to scale up MHPSS programming to increase outreach capacity and improve service provision towards achieving amore holistic, comprehensive and inclusive mental health and psychosocial response.
Provide Accompaniment to the Productive Return of Vulnerable Colombian Population, particularly from Venezuela, Registered in Law 1565 of 2012 aiming at their Socio-Economic and Productive Stabilization This project will support the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the productive return strategy for vulnerable Columbian population, mainly from Venezuela, registered in Law 1565 of 2012. The initiative will offer migrant and/or returnee population opportunities for their effective labor insertion and employability through a process of interinstitutional articulation. The project will also work toward the identification, establishment and monitoring of productive projects from the beneficiary population.
Lifesaving Emergency Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants Affected by Floods in Djibouti Under this project IOM will identify vulnerable migrant households in need of assistance and through voucher system will target households with emergency non-food items (NFIs), including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) items, and shelter repair kits. In addition, Djibouti has seen the rapid escalation of COVID-19 confirmed case in the past few weeks. The particular migration profile of the country, being the common migratory route from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia for many travellers by land, and the closure of borders, put at risk a greater number of migrants transiting through Djibouti and unable to travel to their country of destination. Given the challenging situation that is anticipated, the Government of Djibouti has sought the support of IOM in providing lifesaving assistance to the migrants currently hosted in the government-led site of Masagara, and the migrants that will be gathered in Ali-Sabieh, in the form of provision of emergency shelter and NFIs in coordination with the other UN-agencies involved.
Mentorship and Training for Women Empowerment and Female Head of Household Vocational and IT Education With an aim to contribute to increased access to sustainable and decent work for women in Iraq, IOM supports vocational training targeting women, in close collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA).
Strengthening Mali’s Border Security Systems Given the sudden and growing conflict in the North and Center of Mali that is affecting the population and the propensity to spread further if no corrective measures are taken, IOM proposes to support the Government of Mali in improving their capacity to prevent, respond and react to these challenges. Contributing to the efforts of the Government of Mali to secure its borders, this initiative will ensure the sustainability and performance of the current Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) installations, while strengthening Malian authorities’ ownership. It will focus on improving security in the most exposed border posts, upgrading and, when necessary, rehabilitating MIDAS equipment, and, lastly, provide additional training to Border Police agents so the MIDAS system is used efficiently.
SAFE Work and Travel - Prevention of Trafficking in Human Beings in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland The regional project aims to strengthen the capacity of professionals working in the field of prevention of trafficking in human beings (THB) and to raise awareness on the risks of THB as well as on principles of safe travel abroad among target groups and professional working in this field. The project is implemented in Slovakia, Czechia and Poland, building on previous successful cooperation.
Support to the Implementation of Refugees Resettlement Programme to Spain in 2018 and 2019 Through this project, IOM will support the Spanish Government in the execution of the National Refugee Resettlement Program in Spain, which aims to resettle 1,000 people from Turkey and Jordan.
Iraq Community Revitalization Program – Phase VIII The project will continue contributing to stabilization efforts by the Government of Iraq by improving the conditions for sustainable recovery in conflict and displacement-affected communities across 12 governorates. This will be done through an integrated approach combining economic recovery/livelihoods, rehabilitation of infrastructure, community engagement and building the capacity of local organizations.