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Promoting Cohesion in Conflict-Affected Communities in Ukraine Supported with Inclusive Housing Solutions The escalation of war in Ukraine has triggered one of the largest humanitarian crises. With large-scale destruction of infrastructure, the needs for long-term and affordable housing among conflict-affected communities are expected to be immense in the short and medium to long-term. Furthermore, the extreme stress on social services and resources have increased the risk of tensions among war-affected communities. To address conflict-affected populations’ need for long-term and affordable housing, IOM has developed a transitional approach that focuses on remodelling government buildings into apartment buildings, building apartments using a modular pre-fabrication approach, and repairing affected apartments and houses. To ensure sustainability of the intervention and avoid the unintentional segregation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and non-internally displaced persons, IOM aims to integrate housing solutions in the urban planning and development programmes of 12 municipalities in West and Central Ukraine targeted by IOM’s ongoing housing programming. The project also seeks to build trust amongst community members and authorities by promoting constructive inter-group action through community-driven initiatives. IOM thereby aims to help prevent and mitigate tensions between IDPs and the host communities where housing solutions are implemented.
Supporting the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Response in Sudan In response to the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan, IOM aims to contribute towards the crisis response in Sudan by empowering local responders to lead and deliver data-driven humanitarian assistance that saves lives and responds to needs. This will be achieved through a three-pronged approach that involves: 1) collecting, analyzing and disseminating displacement/humanitarian data to ensure evidence-based responses to emerging needs; and 2) providing logistical and in kind support through a multi-sectoral common pipeline to supply partners with necessary relief items to distribute to affected populations. Together with its partners, IOM aims to reach at least 300,000 individuals affected by the conflict in Sudan, in addition to reaching 1,500 stakeholders with Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) research products.
Georgia: Addressing Drivers of Health-Related Migration to Switzerland (Georgia Cares) This project is intended as a preparatory phase of a mid to long term intervention with the overall objective of addressing drivers of health-related migration from Georgia to Western European countries such as Switzerland and Austria. Lack of trust toward the local medical system, lack of information about medical services available, limited availability or unaffordable price of specialized medical treatment in the domestic health care system have all been important drivers of irregular migration from Georgia to Europe in the past years. IOM will seek to consolidate information and analyses on the issue, in order to enhance understanding of the root causes and draw conclusions and recommendations, as well as to actively engage relevant stakeholders and establish a coordination mechanism between them to facilitate multi-sectoral and joint action planning. Based on this preparatory work, IOM hopes to inform a following, more solution-oriented intervention, in which the root causes of medically driven irregular migration are addressed through structural and individual level actions.
Contributing to the Fight Against Infectious Diseases through the Strengthening of Health Systems along Migratory Routes in Niger Niger is vulnerable to diseases such as AIDS, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis. Because of the particularity of these diseases and their infectious nature, effective screening and provision of care is of upmost importance for the well-being of people on the move who run the risk to see their health deteriorate if treatment and monitoring options are not in place, without mentioning the risk of contaminating host communities as well. In light of the above, the objective of this project is to contribute to the fight against infectious diseases through the strengthening of health systems along migratory routes in Niger. This project proposes an approach based on five pillars: i) An assessment of the migrants' care framework in Niger and in the targeted countries, notably Algeria, Guinea, Libya and Nigeria, in order to establish a baseline and understand the needs related to screening and the provision of care to migrants; ii) strengthening of the capacities of the health authorities in the targeted screening and treatment centers, more particularly in the Agadez and Niamey regions; iii) the development and dissemination of a screening checklist focused on AIDS, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis iv) the development and dissemination of specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the provision of care in the targeted centers; and finally, v) organization of two workshops, one aiming at training relevant stakeholders on the use of the SOPs as well as training them to become future trainers, and a second one which aims to discuss the findings of the assessment, and brainstorm on the sustainability of the project with key actors and potential donors.
2021 IOM Belarus Response Plan covering November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2023 The project aims to provide immediate protection-sensitive humanitarian assistance and contribute to sustainable protection solutions for stranded migrants in Belarus, including facilitating their voluntary humanitarian return. IOM will prioritize this funding for food, shelter, non-food items (NFIs), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), protection, and emergency health assistance and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS).
Identification, Investigation and Prosecution of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Kazakhstan - Phase II The proposed project is a logical continuation of the previous IOM project implemented with the support of INL/US Embassy in Kazakhstan. The project continues to focus on increasing identification of victims, and investigation and prosecution of trafficking in persons in Kazakhstan through enhanced capacity of law enforcement agencies, law enforcement academies and policy makers.
Durable Solutions for the Most Vulnerable Host Populations, Refugees and Migrants in Djibouti Djibouti has experienced sustained economic growth for several years. However, this growth has not translated into improved living conditions and the current unemployment rate stands at 39%, with a major incidence among women (66%) and young people (63%). The population is growing at a high rate, fuelled by strong demographic growth (birth rate at 27%) and a high migration flow.The Republic of Djibouti has always been an important transit country for migrants from the Horn of Africa to Yemen and the Gulf countries. Despite the conflict in Yemen, which intensified from March 2015, many migrants, mostly Ethiopians, continue to pass through Djibouti in order to reach the Arabian Peninsula. In addition, some migrants also transit through Djibouti to return home, after an attempt to emigrate, which is often aborted. Djibouti is also a destination country for migrants, mainly Ethiopians and Somalis, who flee poverty, insecurity and persecution. Unfortunately, there are no exact figures on the scale of the phenomenon. This migrant population includes young women who come alone to work as domestic servants in the capital or separated or unaccompanied children. The latter often find themselves living on the streets where they are exposed to many risks. The overall objective of the project is to protect refugees and migrants and provide sustainable solutions for refugees, migrants and host populations in the context of the CRRF and the commitments made by the Government of Djibouti in these areas.
Implementation of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Sao Tome and Principe 2022 The purpose of the project is the implementation of logistics, security, financial and administrative aspects of the 2022 EU EOM to Sao Tome and Principe, for the General Elections, scheduled for the 25th of September 2022. IOM will select a team of experts (Project Manager, Operations Expert, Security Expert, IT Expert, Finance & Contract Expert) who will be deployed to Sao Tome from mid-August to mid-October to implement the mission. The EOM will be composed by a Chief Observer, a Core Team of 8 members and 10 Long Term Observers and 18 Short Term Observers. IOM will have no visibility in the project.
Colombia: Technical Assistance to Individual Productive Projects - Phase II The objective of the project is to contribute to the economic reincorporation process of former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army (FARC-EP in Spanish) members in Colombia, through assistance and/or comprehensive technical support to their individual productive projects. This promotes an adequate investment of the economic support granted by the National Government, in accordance with the guidelines and criteria established by Agency for Reincorporation and Normalization. The primary purpose of the technical assistance to the individual productive projects is to enhance the quality of the design, implementation, development and/or growth and impact of the venture by strengthening specific individual or organizational capacities and reducing risks throughout the full lifecycle of the productive reincorporation project. Therefore, the Comprehensive Technical Assistance Plan implemented with the beneficiary projects encompasses technical-productive aspects, marketing-sales, empowerment and organizational strengthening, education for financial management and environmental management.
Technical Support to Sustain a Learning Network and Scale the Labour Market Inclusion of Newcomers in the Netherlands This project is intended to assist the Netherlands in a two-fold approach that will complement the already achieved work towards the development of a learning network to facilitate knowledge-sharing for more successful implementations of projects related to labour market integration of permit holders. The project will bring together and build capacity of relevant national level stakeholders involved in the Dutch Taskforce for the integration of newcomers in the labour market in the Netherlands and provide technical assistance to improve the Netherlands' ability to support the set-up and scaling of sustainable labour market integration projects.
KOMPASS - Transfer of Skills and Knowledge to Support the Austrian Asylum and Migration Administration with a Focus on Vulnerable Persons The overall objective of the project is to contribute to an optimization of processes in the context of asylum and migration in Austria, focusing on vulnerable persons. This will be achieved through capacity building in the following areas: 1. General and specific knowledge of migration; 2. Intercultural competences and communication skills; as well as 3. Human trafficking and other forms of violence, exploitation and abuse, particularly of unaccompanied migrant children (UMC). The acquired competences and knowledge will be applied in the following areas:- In the processing of applications for international protection, settlement or residence, in the context of alien's procedures and in general official work on asylum and migration. The project activities will benefit actors in the Austrian asylum and migration system, including decision-makers, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (MoI), legal counsellors, care workers, return counsellors, the police, the border patrol, local authorities, child welfare authorities, and organizations that provide support to asylum seekers and migrants.
Promoting Evidence-Based Migration Governance for Maximizing Development Potential of Migration The intervention builds on the recognition that good migration governance requires an inclusive approach to sectoral development planning, coupled with capacities for evidence-generation and policy design and implementation. It aims to promote data-driven migration policy and planning in the Republic of Serbia, through developing national and local capacities and expertise in comprehensive migration data collection and analysis, combining migration policy with sustainable development planning.
Resettlement Programme with the Government of Belgium from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Rwanda, Niger and Egypt in 2022 The objective of this project is to contribute to the provision of a durable solution to beneficiaries of international protection in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Rwanda, Niger, Egypt and other yet to be defined countries, by facilitating their resettlement to Belgium from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022.
Strengthening States' Capacities and Enhancing Community Awareness to Prevent and Respond to Online and Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons in Fiji and Vanuatu The swift advancement of the digital era has ushered in unparalleled opportunities, but also new challenges and threats. Notably, there has been an increase in online and technology-facilitated trafficking in persons in recent years, with traffickers using social media and dating sites to prey on potential victims. Beyond trafficking, the digital landscape is witnessing a rise in cybercrimes such as extortion, internet fraud, and identity theft. These challenges pose a significant test for law enforcement agencies globally.In Fiji, the task of combating cybercrime and online trafficking is primarily undertaken by the Fiji Police Force's Human Trafficking Unit. Similarly, the Police Force’s Transnational Crimes Unit oversees these issues in Vanuatu. While both countries have made strides in addressing this challenge, recent dialogues between IOM and national authorities emphasized the need for more robust capacity development, especially in handling trafficking cases. Vis-à-vis these needs, this project has two primary goals: to enhance the capacities of law enforcement in addressing cybercrime, particularly online and technology-facilitated trafficking, and to educate communities in Fiji and Vanuatu about online threats, including trafficking. To this end, the regional approach of this project is crucial: cybercrime and trafficking are often transnational in nature, with perpetrators and victims frequently located in different countries. A project encompassing both Fiji and Vanuatu ensures a harmonized approach to these challenges, bridging gaps and aligning strategies for more cohesive efforts.Partnering with the police forces of both countries, IOM has developed two key approaches. The first, reflected in the project’s first outcome, aims at improving the management of tech-based trafficking cases by law enforcement, which will involve training, system upgrades, procuring essential equipment and fostering information sharing. The second, corresponding to the project’s second outcome, focuses on raising awareness, collaborating with relevant entities to share information on online safety and trafficking risks in targeted communities, gender, and age groups.
Protection and Promotion of Human Rights of Persons with Albinism in Mozambique: Maputo, Nampula, Zambézia and Tete, 2021-2023 IOM is a partner implementing the project with UNESCO as the lead agency. The project seeks to enhance access to and availability of health, protection and juridical services for people with albinism through capacity building of relevant actors. IOM's role will be to strengthen the capacity of key stakeholders (health-workers, law enforcement officers, community leaders and media professionals on issues related to human rights international standards and mechanisms against persons with albinism and gender approach to albinism.
Ghana: Strengthening the Capacities of the City of Accra to Manage Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change Over recent years, Ghana has produced several policies and data on the effects of climate change in general, but those data and policies have yet to address the links between climate change and human mobility. This project, proposed in parallel with a similar project in RO Nairobi, has the objective of contributing to strengthening the capacities of cities to manage human mobility in the context of climate change in West Africa. The objective of the project is to develop the capacities of the Government of Ghana to better manage human mobility in the context of adverse climate impacts. The project will also stimulate African decentralized cooperation in mobilizing several cities over capacity strengthening, the elaboration of joint tools and best practices sharing. Concretely, the project will allow the development of one territorial diagnosis looking at interlinkages of human mobility and climate change, policy and data gaps in the city of Accra and the development of a gender-sensitive tailored capacity strengthening training for municipal policymakers and practitioners (Output 1.1); the implementation of a gender-sensitive pilot project including migrants and related to climate change impacts in Accra (Output 1.2); and, in coordination with the similar project in RO Nairobi, the conducting of a cross-regional learning workshop in Addis Ababa, which will enhance experience sharing with other countries (Output 2.1).
Skills Training and Reintegration (STAR) in Northern Ireland The objective of STAR is that “The project will contribute to improving employment opportunities and integration for potential male victims of MSHT in Northern Ireland”.
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Engaging Youth in Environmentally and Socio-Economically Sustainable Initiatives This project aims to address gaps in community-level climate resilience and social cohesion in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project focuses on issues disproportionately affecting youth, including the nexus of economic, environmental and social instability contributing to youth disenfranchisement and unsustainable emigration, and especially targets the emerging environmental drivers of migration. To address these gaps, IOM will support young people, with a particular focus on women and girls, to engage in environmental protection and improvement practices, through participatory initiatives and community mechanisms. The project will first conduct groundbreaking research and training on the nexus of outmigration of youth, the environment, climate resilience, gender and social cohesion, to build an evidence base and increase the capacities of national and local government officials. Building upon the research and stakeholder training sessions, the project will then select both central and peripheral at-risk communities and engage youth in gender and environment-oriented solutions, including providing pilot funding for concepts designed by the youth themselves. These pilot activities aim to re-engage the youth and further empower them to become agents of sustainable change in their communities, through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.
Emergency Shelter and NFI Assistance to Persons Affected by Climate Hazards in Burundi The proposed intervention aims to provide emergency assistance in Shelter and NFI to improve living conditions and the dignity of communities affected by climate-induced hazards in Burundi.
Middle East Response – Ensuring Continuity of Treatment and Essential Services for People Affected by HIV, TB and Malaria in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. This project is a continuation of the previous two phases implemented in 2017-2018 and 2019-2021, respectively. It is a multi-country project aiming to deliver continuum of care in challenging operating environments, through provision of essential human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis (TB) and malaria services. The interventions are planned towards addressing the needs of general populations with focus on vulnerable groups including refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons and those in hard-to-reach areas in Syria, Yemen and Iraq. It also includes refugees, migrants and vulnerable populations in Jordan and Lebanon where in the latter is expanded to Palestinian refugees.
Emergency Assistance for Vulnerable Populations in the States of Bolívar and Amazonas, Venezuela Based on lessons learned and achievements of the previous BHA funded project, this intervention aims to improve (1) access to quality healthcare and health-related information, and (2) awareness on protection risks and assistance pathways and provide direct assistance to those at risk of violence, abuse and/or exploitation. 
 
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Vulnerable communities in Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolivar.
Humanitarian Assistance and Protection Support to Rohingya in Indonesia Through this project, IOM is contributing to joint efforts with the Government of Indonesia, international and local partners, and civil society, to provide lifesaving and transitional assistance to Rohingya Refugees in Indonesia, host communities, and new refugees forecasted to arrive during the duration of project implementation. Assistance is being channeled through interventions in various priority areas such as the strengthening of coordination with national and sub-national governments, the provision of sustainable and decent accommodation, primary health services and nutrition supply, mental health and psychosocial support and education, protection, including the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and trafficking in person, and any other immediate support as identified.
Enhance the Capacity of IOM Staff Members and Partners to Promote Policy Liaison Alongside Protection Interventions in Light of the Institutional Reform in the MENA region along the CMR In line with IOM's Strategic Vision of 2019, and its Protection Strategic Framework (6 pillar approach), as well as the IOM Middle East and North Africa Regional Strategy 2020-2024, the project will contribute to strengthening protection and harmonizing protection work- and data- through policy in IOM interventions pertinent to mobility, resilience and governance, by strengthening inter alia: institutional identity; inter-agency and international cooperation; migration mainstreaming into UN Frameworks; preparation for the second round of Global Compact on Migration Regional Reviews; data, research and knowledge management; and field staff development.
Swiss Return Information Fund The project aims at providing the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and the Return Counsellors in the cantons and in the Federal Asylum Centers with actual, reliable and accurate information that may assist them in supporting return and reintegration.
Logistical Support to the Norwegian Election Observer Group to the EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Sao Tomé and Principe 2022 The European Commission/FPl 3 appointed IOM with the logistical and administrative implementation of the EU EOM Sao Tomé and Principe 2022. In accordance with the terms of reference of the EU EOM Sao Tomé and Principe 2022, IOM will provide logistical and administrative support to one Norwegian Election Observer (non-EU), who is a member of the EU EOM observer group; for this purpose, a separate agreement is signed between IOM and the Norwegian Foundation - Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).