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Disaster response for drought-affected people in the Marshall Islands – phase II In order to mitigate the worsening impacts of the drought on the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) outer island communities, IOM will provide WASH-focused interventions to meet priorities expressed through the RMI immediate and near-term drought response plan.
Support to Government of Tunisia in Enhancing COVID-19 Preparedness and Response at Borders In line with IOM Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for COVID-19 and in the framework of IOM's Health, Border and Mobility Management (HBMM) approach, IOM will work in close cooperation with the Tunisia Ministry of Health and Ministry of Interior to implement concrete and tangible interventions aimed at enhancing the preparedness and response capacity of the Government of Tunisia against disease outbreaks. The project will work directly with authorities at Points of Entry (border officials, health personnel, and local authorities) by taking into consideration their needs to enhance their capacities.
Emergency Assistance - Country-Level Funding - IOM 2020 This project aims to contribute to preventing, reducing, and mitigating serious protection threats for vulnerable populations who have been severely affected by the ongoing crisis, and by the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in South Sudan. This will be done through the provision of multi-sector life-saving humanitarian assistance. In particular, IOM is providing mental health and psychosocial support, gender based violence response, trafficking in persons response, and Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) support to internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities across South Sudan.
Immediate provision of temporary emergency shelter and NFI for victims affected by Tropical Cyclone Dineo in Inhambane This project supports populations affected by the Tropical Cyclone Dineo in Inhambane through the distribution of emergency shelter kits and water, sanitation, and hygiene non-food items.
Facilitated Return Scheme The project will facilitate post arrival cash-based reintegration support to non-EEA nationals returned from the UK. The involvement of IOM with the returnees will start once they have been formally admitted and entered into their country of origin. IOM completes some administrative procedures before confirming the cases can be provided with a cash grant which is provided to them by the UK government on a pre-issued cash card.
“All-of-UN” Support to Iraq for Iraqi Nationals Returned from Northeast Syria - Phase 1 Global Framework Scoping Exercise in Iraq This project contributes to increasing understanding of the United Nations (UN) on where and how it can further support the Government of Iraq (GoI) with the return of Iraqi Nationals from Northeast Syria. Under the oversight of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General / Resident Coordinator / Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC), and in collaboration with the UN Technical Coordination Committee (TCC) of the UN Country Team (UNCT) in Iraq and the Global Framework Steering Committee in Headquarters, joint scoping exercises are being conducted to determine the principles and minimum conditions, resource mobilization strategies, and relevant programmatic activities and risk mitigation strategies required to support the protection, prosecution, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Iraqi nationals returning from camps in Northeast Syria, including those who have alleged or actual links or family ties to designated terrorist groups.
Increase in Territorial Capacities for Peace-Building and Reconciliation The project seeks to increase the capacity of actors from civil society,local authorities and former combatants to undertake programming on peace building and reconciliation issues. This will be done through the implementation of three strategies created and/ or led by the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace.
Supporting the implementation of the Guidelines to Protect Migrants in Countries Experiencing Conflict or Natural Disaster Through Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building Following the launch of the “Guidelines to Protect Migrants in Countries Experiencing Conflict or Natural Disaster” (MICIC Guidelines), in June 2016, IOM has actively worked to disseminate and socialize their content through targeted fora of policymakers, practitioners and academics. IOM has also actively engaged in support of their implementation, through the development and roll out of capacity building tools, in cooperation with selected governmental counterparts in countries of origin and destination.
C-19 Messaging and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) IOM is looking to collaborate with sister UN agencies to facilitate technical support on awareness raising messages targeting employers and employees on preventative measures to contribute to the containment of COVID-19. IOM will cooperate with Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) on fine-tuning and the production of video messages addressing temporary contractual workers (TWCs) and employers on measures and vital instructions to guide them on preventing their containment and protect their communities, companies and camps. In parallel, IOM will procure PPE hygiene kits in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) instructions on effective facial masking to prevent contagion. The masks and other tools will be disseminated among vulnerable TCW communities with no access to prevention measures and residing in heavily congested community camps/housing.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Protection – Related Services Offered to Displaced Populations in South Sudan IOM provides community-based mental health and psychosocial support in Malakal, Wau and Bentiu point of control sites, surrounding host communities and far-to-reach areas through psychosocial mobile teams, in line with the “IOM Manual on Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies and Displacement”, published in 2019.
Resettlement Activities for Refugees in Lebanon This resettlement project aims to find long term durable solution for refugees, mainly focusing on those who remain vulnerable (as determined by the UNHCR) in the first country of asylum, Lebanon. This project has two components to assist in the selection process for resettlement of Syrian refugees presently in Lebanon to a third country.  The first project objective is to provide logistical support and assistance to the interview selection missions conducted by the Norwegian Government or other governments for an estimated 900 refugees who will be interviewed as part of the selection process for resettlement to Norway or other countries. Under the second component of the project IOM will provide comprehensive medical assessments of refugees being considered for resettlement on medical grounds, up to a total of 300 Syrian refugees. IOM medical personnel will complete the Medical Assessment Forms (MAFs) for 300 refugees. In addition, up to 100 Quick Medical Checks will be administered by IOM medical personnel.
Camp Coordination and Camp Management , Direct Life-Saving and Protection Assistance for Affected Populations in Displacement Sites in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Through the provision of life-saving assistance and protection to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) residing in North-Kivu and Tanganyika (DRC), IOM will directly contribute to improving the living conditions of people affected by the crisis: 1. collecting, analyzing and sharing data on displacement flows and locations, number of IDPs and returnees and their needs, for a targeted humanitarian planning and response by all humanitarian and government partners; 2. IOM will continue to maintain its presence in the recognized displacement sites in North-Kivu and will extend site management services to the new spontaneous displacement sites in North-Kivu, Tanganyika and Ituri; 3. The most vulnerable IDPs in displacement sites, host communities and return areas will be targeted for the provision of emergency assistance in the Shelter, NFI and WASH sectors; 4. Ensure the protection of those affected by the crisis and avoid forced relocation and/or secondary displacement, IOM will reinforce community-based protection networks in displacement sites and provide tailored assistance to survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV), victims of trafficking and to the most vulnerable IDPs at risk of exploitation and/or abuse.
Implementation of Social Cohesion Activities in Mayukwayukwa and Meheba Local Integration Sites This project is part of a larger United Nations - Government of Republic of Zambia (UN - GRZ) Sustainable Resettlement Joint Programme. This falls within the overall programming framework of the UN in Zambia, namely the Zambia-UN Sustainable Development Partnership Framework 2016-2021 that also feeds into the 7th National Development Plan. IOM supports the GRZ to work towards its commitment to improving the lives and rights of locally integrated former refugees living in Zambia. In doing so, this action facilitates and supports local integration of eligible former refugees from Angola and Rwanda, promotes self-reliance, enhances favourable measures for former refugees to access work and engage in income generating activities, promotes social cohesion and peaceful coexistence between the former refugees and host communities, as well as strengthens protection systems for both.
Myanmar: Strengthening Migrant Protection in Domestic and International Labour Supply Chains The objective of the project is to contribute to the reduction of abuse, extortion and exploitation experienced by Myanmar migrants in destination countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, China and Republic of Korea. Key activities include the development of protection-oriented and gender-sensitive guidelines to support the development of Myanmar's future bilateral labour agreements, creation of new pre-departure information content, a review of existing practices of Myanmar diplomatic personnel and migrant resource center counsellors and the development of and mentoring on formal protection-oriented and gender-sensitive operational guidelines for them.
Work in Progress IOM As implementing partner of Oxfam Novib, IOM will continue to work with Somaliland Skills Training Association to provide technical and vocational training, soft skills training and to organize events for youth in the youth job center that was established in Borama, a town in Somaliland. Also, IOM will work with national authorities on creating an enabling environment for youth employment. Finally, IOM may provide information to the Oxfam Novib on migration flows in North Africa and Sub-Sahara region.
Emergency Assistance to Conflict Affected Populations of the Far North, South-West and North-West regions of Cameroon: Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Cameroon The project supports the coordination and provision of information to the humanitarian community on displacement caused by the Boko Haram conflict in the Far North (Cameroon) and the socio-political crisis occurring in the two English speaking regions in the country. In order to do so, the project aims to continue IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) intended to better inform humanitarian interventions carried out by humanitarian partners. In particular, IOM is producing and publishing regular displacement reports and dashboards as well as return intention survey reports.
Strengthening the Border Management and Intelligence Capacity of Thai Government Officials - Phase IV The program is designed to support efforts by the Thai authorities and their regional counterparts to tackle human smuggling and trafficking. The project has been ongoing since January 2012 and is currently in its fourth phase (April 2019 to March 2022).
International Cooperation for Strengthening Rio Negro Provincial Polices Related with Economic and Productive Development, Human Rights and Environmental Management The project responds to a request from the Government of the Argentine Province of Río Negro for IOM’s assistance with the administrative management of the programme “Design, Formulation and Execution of Programs and Projects of International Cooperation to Improving and Strengthening of Public Policies Driven by Rio Negro Province in issues related with Economic and Productive Development, Human Rights and Environmental Management”. Through its Administrative and Financial Management Unit (UGAF), IOM will provide administrative, financial, supervision/control and monitoring services to ensure a transparent and efficient execution of the above programme.
Essential Relief to Vulnerable Returnees and Conflict-Affected Communities in Donetsk and Luhansk Regions (NGCA), Ukraine The present action is addressing crucial humanitarian needs and building resilience of vulnerable conflict-affected populations residing in eastern Ukraine through the provision of winterization support in Donetsk and Luhansk non-government-controlled areas. The lack of heating systems was identified as the priority for both sides of the contact. During the implementation, IOM provides in-kind support that not only has a quick impact and will cover immediate humanitarian needs but will increase the resilience of residents and returnees in face of the dire circumstances.
Support to Vulnerable Malian Refugees and Selected Host Communities through Livelihood Opportunities and Protection Activities in the North Region, Burkina Faso- Phase 2 Through this project, IOM seeks to build on current humanitarian interventions in Burkina Faso and expand its operations in the north region. IOM is providing livelihood and protection assistance to those in need. In particular, IOM aims to increase livelihood opportunities and reduce protection risks for vulnerable asylum seekers and host communities in order to mitigate food insecurity, conflict and agricultural and pastoral deficit, protection risks and reinforce social cohesion.
Tackling Modern Slavery from Viet Nam: An Inter-Agency Programme for Behaviour Change, Access to Justice and Reintegration Support This project is funded by the UK Home Office and over 2018-2020 will tackle modern slavery from Viet Nam through a coordinated series of interventions across five source provinces of human trafficking and modern slavery with a focus on newly identified vulnerable groups. The project activities are developed to specifically align with existing work in Viet Nam and UK ODA requirements and include research, awareness raising, community engagement, sustainable direct assistance, and capacity building of government and civil society partners at the national, provincial and commune level.
Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items Assistance to Populations Affected by the Floods in Niger As part of the Flood Response Plan of the Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC), this project aims to provide assistance to flood-affected populations in Maradi, Tillabéri, Niamey and Dosso regions with emergency shelter and non-food item kits.
Establishing and managing humanitarian hubs for increased aid coordination and reach in Northeast Nigeria IOM will contribute to ensuring an adequate humanitarian response to theneeds of IDPs and host communities in north eastern Nigeria. The proposed action will expand the reach of life-saving activities that IOMis currently providing to IDPs in the north east through the establishment of Humanitarian Hubs
Enhancing the Training Capacity of the Border Police in the Republic of Moldova (TRABOR) The project aims at enhancing the training capacity of the border police training centre, thus contributing to the implementation of the state Integrated border management policy and capacity. The project approach foresees enhancing the human resources system, upgrading the methodological and didactic foundation in line with the Sectoral Qualifications Framework for Border Guarding, shifting towards embedded expertise and enhanced trainers' capacity to design and deliver trainings on addressing cross-border crime and protecting migrants' rights based on the European standards and best practice in border guard training, in synergy with setting up of facilities for training simulations purpose.
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Screening and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Activities IOM will continue to contribute to South Sudan’s preparedness for potential transmissions of ebola virus disease (EVD) through conducting flow monitoring to better understand the mobility dynamics in the region, screening suspected cases of EVD at key points of entry and implementing the minimum infection prevention and control interventions in the identified priority areas.
Emergency Assistance for Displaced and Vulnerable Communities in Bolivar, Venezuela The overall objective of the project is to contribute to enhance access to healthcare of vulnerable groups of the population in two southern municipalities in the state of Bolvar, Venezuela, with a focus towards children under five years of age, adolescents, especially adolescent girls and young women, pregnant women, the elderly, and disabled people. Under this project, IOM proposes to implement immediate health emergency interventions for the provision of primary health care services for vulnerable Venezuelan as well as improve access to medical treatment in the targeted locations. To achieve this objective IOM will implement a community surveillance approach in public health, procurement of two generators for local hospitals, to guarantee health service provision in addition to the delivery of medical services through medical mobile units.
Support for Conflict Resolution and Promotion of Social Cohesion in the City of Jeremie through Youth Organizations The purpose of this initiative is to support youth and youth organizations in the city of Jeremie to establish their role as agents of change and peacebuilding, as advocated by Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security. More specifically, the project will promote better participation of the most vulnerable young men and women in the public affairs of the city and the promotion of a culture of peace for the peaceful resolution of conflicts between youth, thus contributing to the reduction of violence and strengthening of social interaction between the municipality of Jérémie and youth.
Targeting Compensation Quotas in Strategic Rapid Response Areas The project aims to improve the perception of confidence of the victims in the State and its institutions in Colombia, in strategic areas for the Rapid Response, especially in the Transitional Verification Zones (ZVTN) and in the camps or Transient Points of Standardization (PTN) of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) through the delivery of a compensation with a transformative approach.
Scaling Up Disease Prevention and Surveillance at Points of Entry and Points of Control for the 11th Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The project aims to detect the risk of resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease and other potential infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and preventing their spread through strengthening mobility sensitive health services, including port health services, and tailored interventions that address the vulnerabilities and needs of mobile and migrant populations. Through its approach, IOM is also contributing to the overall capacitation and implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) at Points of Entry, and strengthening integrated border management capacities in Equateur province.
Child Care Services and Psychosocial Assistance at Bangkok Immigration Detention Centers The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the improvement of living conditions and health outcomes (including mental health and psychosocial wellbeing) of detainees at Bangkok’s Immigration Detention Centres, particularly migrant children between the ages of 3 to 17 and women.
Institutional and Community Strengthening for Emergency Health Response for Venezuelan Migrants and Receiving Communities This project will strengthen health institutions’ (Health Facilities-HF)and communities’ respective capacities to respond to the health emergency in prioritized municipalities, guaranteeing access to healthcare for vulnerable populations and promoting public health surveillance.
Improving Protection and Reducing Vulnerabilities of Crisis-Affected Populations in North-East Nigeria IOM aims at providing support to conflict-affected populations and host communities in North-East Nigeria with camp coordination and camp management, shelter and non-food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Additionally, IOM continues to provide inter-agency services through the maintenance and operation of humanitarian hubs, the implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and the provision of dedicated coordination under the framework of IOM co-leadership of the Displacement Management Sector, the MHPSS sub-sector working group, and the Technical Working Group of the WASH Sector.
Building the Capacities of Institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina to Address Mental Health Issues Phase II The overall objective of this project is to enhance the sustainability of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) mechanism for providing a systemic response to mental health issues of current and discharged personnel of the Armed Forces of BiH, with a focus on participation in peacekeeping missions.
Direct Assistance to Returned Migrants and Victims of Trafficking in Niger In order to alleviate pressure on the Government of Niger and to improve the conditions for migrants repatriated from Algeria, the project aims to complement the Migrant Resource and Response Mechanism (MRRM) through provision of direct assistance to Nigerien migrants returning from Algeria through official convoys and support to 100 victims of trafficking (VoT) and the VoT shelter in Zinder.
Cantonal Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Program for Migrants in Irregular Situation in the Canton of Geneva This project foresees the voluntary return and reintegration of persons residing under the foreigner's law in the Canton of Geneva. The assistance provided in the framework of the project range from the preparation of the return, the organization of the return movement, the provision of reception and/or reintegration assistance as well as follow up/monitoring.
Enhancing Passenger Processing Capacities in Azerbaijan in line with International Best Practices and Standards The project aims to enhance border management and security in Azerbaijan by strengthening legal and technical capacities in Advance Passenger Information (API), Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems and enhancing passenger processing in compliance with international standards. In order to achieve the project objective, the project will have a two-track approach of (1) facilitating the policy dialogue and coordination among the government agencies for the implementation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards pertaining to API/PNR and (2) reinforcing the skills of State Customs Committee (SCC) on traveller’s control procedures.
Cultural Orientation Programme - Information For and About Quota Refugees in Norway 2020 This project will be a continuation of the Norwegian Cultural Orientation (NORCO) programme, which started in 2003. It aims to promote a successful two-way integration of resettled refugees into their new host communities in Norway by enhancing refugees' understanding of the new host society, including societal norms and values and preparing host municipalities for the reception of resettled refugees.  Program activities include pre-departure orientation training for Norway bound quota refugees based in countries of first asylum chosen by the Norwegian Government and provision of refugee country, culture and background information seminars (land info) to refugee and social workers and other concerned stakeholders in the receiving municipalities.