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Support and Preparatory Activities to Facilitate Voluntary Transfer of either Applicants for or Beneficiaries of International Protection (REMED5) The Action shall contribute towards the overall objective of enhanced solidarity and fair responsibility sharing among European Union Member States (EUMS) and Schengen Associated States through the voluntary relocation of 6,251 applicants for or beneficiaries of international protection from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta and Spain. IOM is ensuring that beneficiaries of the Action are adequately prepared for and subsequently transferred to the Member State of Relocation (MSR) in safety and dignity and on a voluntary basis, receiving comprehensive support throughout the entire process. To this end, IOM is providing comprehensive pre-departure and movement assistance, consisting of direct protection assistance, pre-migration health activities (PMHA), pre-departure orientation (PDO), and assistance during departure, transit and arrival, as relevant. Furthermore, IOM is providing support to internal transfers of relocation candidates. In addition, IOM is providing other complementary support at various stages of the relocation process in the respective beneficiary Member State, notably information provision related to IOM's role and tasks, support for additional interviews by pledging States and ad-hoc accommodation support, subject to requests of national authorities and prior approval by DG HOME.
MICCA: Support to the Spanish Authorities in the Implementation of Circular Migration Programs (Honduras-Spain) The project is designed to support the Spanish Directorate General for Migration in introducing innovative to one of the biggest state-run labour mobility schemes -the GECCO Programme. Within this initiative IOM will develop an orientation and information programme aimed at potential migrant workers from Honduras, with the aim of accompanying them throughout the entire migration cycle: prior to their employment, prior to their departure from the country of origin and before returning to it.
Sri Lanka: Strengthening the Capacity to Mitigate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Practices through Introduction of an Integrated Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) The project will contribute to strengthening the maritime border management framework of Sri Lanka. The objective is that the Government effectively regulates and operates Multi-day Fishing Vessel fleet reinforcing illegal, unreported and unregulated regulation and to strengthening the government efforts in countering irregular migration, drug trafficking and other cross border criminal activities.
Improving Access to Healthcare Services on Key Infectious Diseases Affecting Migrant and Mobile Populations in Cambodia The overall objective of this project is to contribute to improving access to national healthcare for migrants and mobile populations (MMPs), particularly women, in Cambodia, with particular focus on the three major infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and COVID-19). The project will strengthen the capacities and responses of key government partners in providing targeted interventions to support access to health care system to MMPs. The project also focuses on public outreach and will build greater awareness and willingness among MMPs to utilize prevention methods and access health services.
Model Project for Complementary Pre-Integration Measures for Beneficiaries of Protection in Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Programs for their Integration in Germany This model project  aims to prepare beneficiaries of protection who have been selected for resettlement or a humanitarian admissions program (HAP) to Germany (hereafter beneficiaries of protection) for their integration process in Germany through testing individual and target-group specific pre-integration measures. The measures seek to complement existing offers and effectively link to integration measures after arrival in Germany.
Emergency Multisectoral Assistance for the Most Vulnerable Households in Northwest Syria (NWS) and Provision of SSAFE Programming This project building upon similar past and ongoing interventions, will aim to address urgent humanitarian needs via multi-sectoral assistance to the most vulnerable populations inside Syria through: 1) provision of Prefabricated Shelter Units (PSU) in 4 sites; 2) multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA) in 6 sites; 3) comprehensive WASH services and infrastructure upgrades in 6 sites, 4) conducting site improvement and road graveling work in the 5 sites where the shelter component will be implemented; and 5) safety and security trainings for personnel involved in the delivery of humanitarian assistance. IOM will ensure complementary services of shelter, MPCA, WASH, and CCCM (Results 1, 2, 3 and 4) in the targeted sites, assisting 24,633 individuals. Four of these sites are in Aleppo Governorate, Atareb sub-district, while the remaining 2 are in Idleb Governorate, Dana sub-district. The Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) status of the selected sites has been confirmed, with Clusters confirming these locations have not been targeted by other agencies. Finally, IOM has ensured that there remains space in or near the sites for the future construction of schools and/or health facilities. Result 5 will target implementing partners operating in the context of humanitarian operations, with a particular focus on local NGOs.
Bangladesh Appeal 2024 – Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis. In line with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Bangladesh Appeal 2024: Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis and the Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis in Bangladesh 2024, the Organization is providing multisectoral support to the vulnerable refugees and the host communities in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, through Health, Needs and Population Monitoring, Protection, Site Management and Site Development, Shelter and Non-Food Items, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programmes. IOM continues its comprehensive humanitarian support for lifesaving assistance based on community feedback, prioritizing the dignity, safety and protection of the Rohingya refugees and host community members.
Support to the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (Commissariat) to Manage Mixed Migration at the National and Local Level - Phase II More than 1.5 million migrants have passed through Serbia since 2015. Even after the closure of the Western Balkan Route in March 2016, Serbia continued to face a high number of migrants. The main goal of the project is to further strengthen the migration management system in Serbia with a focus on strengthening the capacities of the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration (SCRM) in managing reception/accommodation facilities, identification, and referral of migrants in vulnerable situations, as well as counselling, and collection of reception data.
Strengthening national efforts to prevent trafficking in persons and rehabilitate victims of trafficking in the Republic of Moldova The project aims to strengthen national capacities to identify and provide tailored rehabilitation assistance to (potential) Victims of Trafficking (VoTs) in the Republic of Moldova, adapted to the refugee context caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. IOM will contribute to awareness raising of safe travel and available services among at-risk groups, particularly those on the move, ensuring visibility to information and identification services provided through the national Anti-Trafficking Hot-Lines run by "La Strada" and the NGO "Interaction', and supporting State authorities in the provision of tailored assistance. In addition, the project will support the relevant governmental structures to identify and assist Unaccompanied and/or Separated Children (UASCs) through the application of the legal procedures in relation to the protection of UASCs, and in the best interests of the child, including their referral, onward movement, alternative care, family tracing and reunification, and ensuring their protection is in line with the national legislation and international standards.
Contribute to the Economic Recovery of Iraq Through Employment Creation and Revitalization of Local Economies - Phase IV This project contributes to the economic recovery of Iraq through employment creation and revitalisation of local economies supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities. The project is implemented through a combined approach that offers beneficiaries both longer-term livelihoods support via sustainable job opportunities and employability enhancement, as well as shorter-term economic income assistance to buttress the financial security of the most vulnerable individuals. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will strive for the latter through the Cash-for-Work (CfW) programme which will provide short-term financial assistance to individuals with the aim of alleviating poverty and/or debt among the most vulnerable beneficiaries and their families. Under the interventions designed for longer-term economic impact, IOM aims to: 1) build the capacities of vulnerable households through the delivery of individual livelihoods support, 2) promote an enabling environment for businesses to re-open and stimulate job creation and 3) provide or facilitate economic opportunities for market actors by supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) via the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF). Capacity-building assistance will augment the financial support provided to SMEs, helping to improve their borrowing prospects and relationships with financial institutions.
Bridging Recruitment to Reintegration in Migration Governance: Philippines (BRIDGE) The project will ensure that government initiatives for fair and ethical recruitment and reintegration are evidence-based, gender-responsive and coordinated; and the government has mechanisms that translate evidence into policy and practices of recruitment and reintegration. It will create positive effects of migration by increasing national capacity for regular migration and decent work.
Enhancing Humanitarian and Protection Environment for Rohingya in Indonesia As part of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)'s wider regional response in addressing the needs of displaced Rohingya, and as part of a coordinated effort with the Government of Indonesia, international partners, and civil society, through this project, the Organization is providing emergency humanitarian assistance to the existing caseload and recent arrivals of Rohingya who has fled violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State and have disembarked in Indonesia, regardless of their gender and age background. The project is addressing the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees arriving in Indonesia by providing direct assistance and strengthening reception and protection systems. The project ensures that the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees are met with the provision of humanitarian assistance and sustained care. On the other hand, IOM is building on engagement with key local and national actors to strengthen the reception system and protection environment for Rohingya refugees in targeted locations in Indonesia. The project targets 180 Rohingya refugees for humanitarian assistance and sustained care; 500 refugees and host community members to benefit from risk communication and community engagement; and 40 public officials to benefit from risk communication and community engagement.
Rapid Stabilization Support & Early Recovery Initiative (RSS-ERI) The objective of the project is to contribute to stability and peace through an integrated stabilization package that provides a contextually appropriate bridge to longer-term development interventions, with an exit strategy defined in conjunction with government and civil society counterparts. The project is designed to leverage early recovery gains into sustainable government-led development trajectories while consolidating stability and scaling up resilience in fragile areas faced with transition from ATMIS to local forces.
Strengthening Migration Management in Pakistan To achieve progress on migration-related global commitments IOM proposes to establish a United Nations Network on Migration in Pakistan that will enable and best ensure effective, timely and coordinated UN country-team wide support to the GOP in the development and implementation of programmes that respond to the most pertinent needs of Pakistan, and better enable a whole-of-society and whole-of government approach. 
 
Based on close coordination with GOP, IOM has identified critical need for introducing tailored capacity building courses on migration management in Pakistan, and will provide trainings as per its flagship programme on Essentials of Migration Management covering topics such as rights and gender-based approaches to border management. 
 
IOM proposes to strengthen awareness raising efforts with a focus on the benefits of regular migration and risks of irregular migration, to provide potential migrants with accurate information on migration realities so that they are in a position to make an informed decision. Awareness raising activities are also a priority area for the GOP, as specified in their National Action Plan (2021-2025), with a specific focus on partnerships and coordination amongst various actors such as civil society, international organisations and public sector.
Providing Refugee Resettlement Assistance to the Government of Germany This project provides comprehensive resettlement support to the refugees identified by the Government of Germany for resettlement to Germany from Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon and Niger. Under this project, IOM is supporting the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in selecting the benefiting countries, facilitating visa/travel document processing, providing pre-departure health assessments and pre-embarkation checks to establish fitness to travel, holding three-day pre-departure orientation trainings, and providing movement management and operational assistance to ensure that all beneficiaries travel to their final destination safely.
Emergency Assistance for Vulnerable Earthquake Victims in Khoy, Iran On 28 January 2023, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Khoy, Iran, affecting over 130,000 people. The affected individuals were relocated to emergency camps managed by the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and local authorities. The National Disaster Management Organization (NDMO) is leading the coordination of the humanitarian response, with support from the IRCS and the Ministry of Interior. To assist the affected population, the IRCS has provided relief items and medical services to vulnerable families. The NDMO sought help from the UN, leading to IOM collaborating with local authorities to provide multi-purpose cash assistance to 4,900 individuals. This support enables them to access essential goods and meet basic needs in a secure and dignified manner. IOM is working with local banks to distribute prepaid cards, allowing beneficiaries to withdraw cash or make payments for goods and services. Beneficiary selection prioritizes the most vulnerable, including women, girls, children, older people, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, IOM is providing power generators and a training on disaster risk reduction and management topics to support the NDMO's efforts in meeting the needs in earthquake-affected villages.
Developing a Systemic Approach to Diaspora Engagement for Ukraine’s Resilience, & Economic Recovery Ukraine has a very large and successful diaspora community living throughout Europe and North America whp, for decades, have been contributing to humanitarian and development support in Ukraine. However, diaspora efforts have not been well coordinated with government development initiatives and thus, have tended to be sporadic and limited in their contributions to more systemic and sustainavle development. This project aims to lay the groundwork for more systematized cooperation within the various areas of common interest and action between diaspora groups and government initiatives, as well as broader IOM and UN programming in Ukraine and as part of te Ukraine response. Specifically, the project will look to assess cooperation possibilities in three fields of diaspora engagement: (i) humanitarian response; (ii) social development (including psycho-social support) and; (iii) economic development.
Western Balkans Integrated Border Management Facility (WBIBM) This project builds the capacity of authorities in the Western Balkans to effectively manage their borders and respond to border security challenges mindful of migrant protection principles.
Technical Support to the Ministry of Interior of Montenegro to Upgrade its IT Infrastructure With the overall objective to contribute to more effective functionality of IT systems within the Ministry of Interior of Montenegro and proficient service provision, this intervention is intended to renew the technical infrastructure that will support swift and efficient information and data processing. The project will enhance capacities of respective departments within the MoI through procurement of specified technical equipment that will advance the overall workflow. Namely, this project will focus on the procurement of computers, printers and scanners as requested by the Ministry of Interior and in line with technical specifications provided. Therefore, upon completion of this project the Ministry of Interior of Montenegro will demonstrate improved ability to manage efficient data processing and information flow, entailing the achievement of the project’s Outcome by strengthening technical capacities of the Ministry of Interior to upgrade its quality of services.
Improving Access to COVID-19 Vaccination for Vulnerable Migrants and Mobile Populations in Humanitarian Settings in Afghanistan Afghanistan continues to report a significant number of COVID-19 cases. Despite efforts by multiple partners to increase the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine since February 2021 to November 2022, the proportion of the population that is fully vaccinated remains low. While vaccination efforts are underway, numerous barriers such as those related to public policies, and multiple other access-related issues including language and affordability continue to exist. These barriers are heightened for particularly for vulnerable and harder to reach groups, such as migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, rural and remote populations and, increasingly, women and girls who often already struggle to access healthcare services in the areas where they reside. In line with the 2023 National Deployment and Vaccination Plan, priorities to increase overall coverage and ultimately contribute to “leaving no one behind” with regards to COVID-19 vaccines in Afghanistan, the project will contribute to strengthening and accelerating COVID-19 vaccination as well as routine immunization among vulnerable migrants and mobile populations including returnees, IDPs in five main border provinces with the highest number of undocumented migrants returning from Pakistan and Iran.
IOM - WoS PSEA Mechanism - 2021 Since its inception in 2017, the Whole of Syria (WoS) PSEA Program has supported the interagency humanitarian response in joint implementation of international PSEA commitments. Through an established, robust interagency PSEA Network consisting of more than 140 UN agencies, INGOs and NGOs, the program strives to decrease the risk of crisis‐affected communities experiencing incidents of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by humanitarian workers and provide technical and operational support to humanitarian actors to prevent and respond to SEA cases.
RSC Processing in Europe The overall aim of this project is to manage the U.S. Resettlement Support Centre (RSC) for Eurasia region under the direction of the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) for the purposes of: Assisting persons seeking or referred for admission to the United States under the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) (referred to as "applicants") to complete applications for consideration; Assisting the U.S. government in the processing of such applications; Conducting Cultural Orientation for approved applicants; and Collecting information from applicants that will enable resettlement agencies to make decisions regarding appropriate placement.
Emergency Response to COVID-19 and Infectious Disease Outbreaks Including Measles and Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD) in Target High-Risk Districts of Afghanistan’s Provinces (Kandahar, Herat ,Helmand, Balkh and Kunduz) Building on existing IOM Afghanistan Migration Health programming and in coordination with the Health Cluster (HC) sub-regional teams in target provinces, this project will specifically support: COVID-19 response and case management, including support to 2 COVID-19 hospitals, the provision of COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 risk communication and community engagement including demand generation for vaccines and awareness raising in Kandahar and  Nimroz provinces; Infectious diseases outbreak response with the focus on measles and acute watery diarrhea (AWD) through 8 Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) deployed in four provinces (Kandahar, Helmand, Balkh and Kunduz). Whilst a particular focus will be placed on screening for AWD and measles, RRT staff will also (where possible and feasible) screen (and refer as appropriate) for other infectious diseases, including COVID-19. The project targets a total of 680,480 persons.
Strengthening Data Systems to Improve the Management of Internally Displaced Persons Referral Systems in Iraq IOM and UN-Habitat aim to spearhead a project that goes beyond conventional approaches, focusing on a transformational element — the enhancement of data systems within the Government of Iraq. The overall aim is to support improvements on the cross-ministerial national referral systems for IDPs and strengthen data-driven policy development. This in turn will enhance transparency in the government database and IDPs access to government assistance, including MoMD grants and assistance, and social safety nets, particularly for IDPs with heightened vulnerability such as female headed households and unaccompanied minors. Recognizing these specific gender and age-based barriers and vulnerabilities, the project seeks to incorporate gendered data and analysis in government data and enhancing women and girls’ access to services. Furthermore, this initiative seeks to empower the IDPs by incorporating their insights into the design process. The programme team will conduct consultations with IDPs and their representatives, creating a space for them to share their experiences during registration and accessing services. This participatory approach, coupled with a comprehensive capacity assessment of existing systems, will provide valuable inputs to target referral bottlenecks, and enhance the capacity of the MoMD.
Support Turkey in Organizing the Sixth Budapest Process Ministerial Conference in Istanbul on 19-20 February 2019 The project aims to support Turkey in its role as the permanent Chair ofthe Budapest Process with the organization of the 6th Ministerial Conference in February 2019.